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. Under the U.S. Constitution's Appointments Clause, the president is empowered to … 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, … See more

• Tillman, Senate Termination of Presidential Recess Appointments, 101 Nw. U. L. Rev. Colloquy 82 (2007).
• Kalt, Response, Keeping Recess Appointments in Their Place, 101 Nw. U. L. Rev. Colloquy 88 (2007). 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 See more

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