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PoliticAverse

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6. Yes he would need approval again, he was approved to be head of the EPA not Attorney General.

Reply to TexasProgresive (Reply #5)

Sat Jan 6, 2018, 11:44 AM

Jan 2018

Senate approval is for a specific post it isn't a general approval. A President can't get someone approved for commerce secretary and then decide they really were approved to be the next Supreme Court justice for example.

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Does pRuitt have to go through senate before becoming AG? (IF tRUMP decides this way) [View all] bluestarone Jan 2018 OP

good question. northoftheborder Jan 2018 #1

He could only install Pruitt without Senate approval on a recess appointment. PoliticAverse Jan 2018 #2

then does he need to be approved once they come back? bluestarone Jan 2018 #3

The appointment would be good until the end of the senate session (i.e. next January). PoliticAverse Jan 2018 #4

can Dems keep senate open? bluestarone Jan 2018 #9

To a certain extent, see for example... PoliticAverse Jan 2018 #12

i certainly hope bluestarone Jan 2018 #14

Since he was already approved does he need TexasProgresive Jan 2018 #5

Yes he would need approval again, he was approved to be head of the EPA not Attorney General. PoliticAverse Jan 2018 #6

that's my thoughts too bluestarone Jan 2018 #7

Pruitt the Terminator. Eyeball_Kid Jan 2018 #8

my worry for sure bluestarone Jan 2018 #10

I don't think so. shanny Jan 2018 #11

if this is the way it is bluestarone Jan 2018 #13

I thought not.... Pruitt re-confirmation not required.... magicarpet Jan 2018 #16

The Senate approves people for specific posts. If a person is changing jobs they must be approved PoliticAverse Jan 2018 #15