Recess Appointments : Frequently Asked Questions

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Supplies brief answers to some frequently asked questions regarding the recess appointments clause in the Constitution, under which the President is allowed to fill certain vacancies without the co...

Supplies brief answers to some frequently asked questions regarding the recess appointments clause in the Constitution, under which the President is allowed to fill certain vacancies without the consent of the Senate during a Congressional recess.

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