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Christoper's question is for US Senator John Thune.

Question Status: Open | Category: Political

Posted: 2.21.26 – 7:30 PM ET

Senator John Thune, US Senate Majority Leader: Why are you blocking a president from your own party from appointing recess appointments?

Recess Appointments by President:

Bill Clinton: 139

George W. Bush: 171

Barack Obama: 32

Donald Trump: 0

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A history of federal recess appointments

Federalist Society | 02-01-2006

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