In the United States, a recess appointment is an appointment by the president of a federal official when the U.S. Senate is in recess. … See more

The Senate or House may seek to block potential recess appointments by not allowing the Senate to adjourn under Article 1, Section 5, Clause 4 of the Constitution, which provides that both Houses must consent to an adjournment. This tactic is … See more

• Tillman, Senate Termination of Presidential Recess Appointments, 101 Nw. U. L. Rev. Colloquy 82 (2007).
• Kalt, Response, Keeping Recess Appointments in … See more

Article II, Section 2, Clause 3, commonly known as the Recess Appointment Clause, provides that,
The President shall … See more

Presidents since George Washington have made recess appointments. Washington appointed South Carolina judge John Rutledge as Chief Justice of the United States during … See more

• List of positions filled by presidential appointment with Senate confirmation
• Unsuccessful recess appointments to United States federal courts
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