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onenote

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5. How does the Senate "stand firm"?

Thu Nov 14, 2024, 10:53 AM

Nov 2024

Johnson calls a recess for the House. The Senate can either agree to recess as well, which opens the door for recess appointments. Or the Senate can refuse to recess, which opens the door for Trump to invoke Article II, Section 3 and adjourn both houses, opening the door for recess appointments.

What the Senate can do is hold hearings on Trump's nominees even before Trump takes office on January 20, trying to force Gaetz to withdraw his nomination, which is unlikely, or putting heat on Trump not to try a recess appointment.

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We should not be fooled. Gaetz is the sacrificial lamb for getting recess appointments. [View all] Jit423 Nov 2024 OP

At least his name coming up reminds the public louis-t Nov 2024 #1

I was just thinking that. A lot of people have no idea about him. underpants Nov 2024 #6

He's a cocky SOB TommieMommy Nov 2024 #2

RePedoPublicons are all over the freaking place BoRaGard Nov 2024 #3

Gaetz represents GOP values. bronxiteforever Nov 2024 #4

How does the Senate "stand firm"? onenote Nov 2024 #5

Laws do not apply to the dear leader bluetexas Nov 2024 #7

I agree. Trump wants Recess Appointments as a test of loyalty obedience and fealty underpants Nov 2024 #8

I'm not sold on that. BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #9

He's a rich frat boy Keepthesoulalive Nov 2024 #10

Good this be Traildogbob Nov 2024 #11

Let's call him Harriet cynical_idealist Nov 2024 #12