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1. I believe the senate is technically not in recess

Reply to bluestarone (Original post)

Fri Jan 5, 2018, 11:22 PM

Jan 2018

So no recess appointments are possible.

With a republican majority, it’s likely they’ll confirm any republican provided that they’re certifiably insane.

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does the senate absolutely have to approve pRuitt if selected bytRump? [View all] bluestarone Jan 2018 OP

I believe the senate is technically not in recess unblock Jan 2018 #1

Good Gawd - THIS Senate??? NOW?? elfin Jan 2018 #2