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Questions. (don't know if this has been asked before) (Original Post) bluestarone Oct 2019 OP
Would think snowybirdie Oct 2019 #1
Oh how i would love that! bluestarone Oct 2019 #2
Only the impeached person loses their job. unblock Oct 2019 #3
I'm thinking Pence would want him to stay. bluestarone Oct 2019 #4
Not the House... 2naSalit Oct 2019 #5
Gotcha TY bluestarone Oct 2019 #6
yes, the president can make "temporary" appointments without senate approval unblock Oct 2019 #7

unblock

(51,974 posts)
3. Only the impeached person loses their job.
Thu Oct 3, 2019, 10:14 AM
Oct 2019

That said, many political appointees serve at the pleasure of the president, so if the new president wants them gone, they usually resign. or get fired.

bluestarone

(16,720 posts)
4. I'm thinking Pence would want him to stay.
Thu Oct 3, 2019, 10:18 AM
Oct 2019

But if he doesn't, does the house get to approve the new one?

2naSalit

(86,044 posts)
5. Not the House...
Thu Oct 3, 2019, 10:26 AM
Oct 2019

the Senate does the "advise and consent" thing which amounts to approval or not. Regardless, the president can still place them even if the Senate disapproves.

unblock

(51,974 posts)
7. yes, the president can make "temporary" appointments without senate approval
Thu Oct 3, 2019, 11:08 AM
Oct 2019

there are rules, but yes, this can be done.

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