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Trump Demands Bypass of Senate Confirmation Votes
President-elect Trump demands Senate Republicans allow him to bypass confirmation votes for his appointees using recess appointments.
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Republican PartyUnited States SenateSupreme Court
Donald TrumpRick ScottJohn CornynJohn ThuneMitch Mcconnell
- What is the expected party composition of the next Senate?
- Republicans are expected to control at least 52 seats in the Senate after the November election, giving them the majority and control over the confirmation process for Trump's appointees.
- What is President-elect Trump's demand regarding Senate confirmations?
- President-elect Trump demands that any Republican Senator seeking a leadership position must agree to allow him to bypass Senate confirmation votes for his appointees, utilizing recess appointments.
- What is Trump's stance on judicial nominations during the leadership race?
- Trump also called for halting all pending judicial nominations during the Republican leadership race, citing concerns about Democrats pushing through their judicial appointments.
- What is the constitutional basis and current practice regarding recess appointments?
- The power of recess appointments allows presidents to bypass Senate votes during extended recesses; however, the Senate has employed 'pro-forma' sessions to prevent this since a 2014 Supreme Court ruling.
- How have the Republican candidates for Senate leadership responded to Trump's demand?
- All three Republican candidates vying for Senate leadership- Rick Scott, John Cornyn, and John Thune- expressed willingness to consider using recess appointments to expedite Trump's cabinet selections.