<p>US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday (Nov 10) demanded that Republican senators allow him to bypass the Senate confirmation process for key appointments. This, as per reports, aims to sidestep Democratic opposition and maintain momentum for his administration.</p>

<p>Trump made the demand on social media platform X (previously known as Twitter), stressing that any Republican senator vying for leadership must support the use of recess appointments to confirm his nominations without a Senate vote.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is the usual process?</strong></h2>

<p>Under the US Constitution, the Senate typically holds the power to approve presidential appointments for senior positions, such as cabinet roles and judicial appointments. However, a provision allows presidents to bypass this process if the Senate is in an extended recess.</p>

<p>Historically, the Senate has used various tactics to avoid prolonged recesses to protect its influence over such nominations, reports AFP.</p>

<p>Trump, referring to the delays during his first term, stated that the Senate must avoid lengthy confirmation processes that could take years. He argued that “Any Republican Senator seeking the coveted LEADERSHIP position in the United States Senate must agree to Recess Appointments (in the Senate!), without which we will not be able to get people confirmed in a timely manner.”</p>

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<h2><strong>What did Trump say?</strong></h2>

<p>Taking to X, Trump said,&nbsp;“Sometimes the votes can take two years, or more. This is what they did four years ago, and we cannot let it happen again. We need positions filled IMMEDIATELY!,” he remarked.</p>

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<p>“Additionally, no Judges should be approved during this period of time because the Democrats are looking to ram through their Judges as the Republicans fight over Leadership. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE,” he alleged.</p>

<p>The three senators vying for the Republican leadership in the upcoming Senate expressed varying levels of support for recess appointments. Rick Scott, John Thune, and John Cornyn all pledged to act quickly and decisively on Trump's nominations.</p>

<p>Elon Musk, an outspoken Trump supporter also backed Trump and said, "<span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3" style="text-overflow: unset;">This is essential. There is no other way.</span>"</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday (Nov 10) demanded that Republican senators allow him to bypass the Senate confirmation process for key appointments. This, as per reports, aims to sidestep Democratic opposition and maintain momentum for his administration.

US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday (Nov 10) demanded that Republican senators allow him to bypass the Senate confirmation process for key appointments. This, as per reports, aims to sidestep Democratic opposition and maintain momentum for his administration. Trump made the demand on social media platform X (previously known as Twitter), stressing that any Republican senator vying for leadership must support the use of recess appointments to confirm his nominations without a Senate vote. Also read | ‘Sizeable military presence in Europe’: Trump warns Putin against escalating Ukraine war What is the usual process? Under the US Constitution, the Senate typically holds the power to approve presidential appointments for senior positions, such as cabinet roles and judicial appointments. However, a provision allows presidents to bypass this process if the Senate is in an extended recess. Historically, the Senate has used various tactics to avoid prolonged recesses to protect its influence over such nominations, reports AFP. Trump, referring to the delays during his first term, stated that the Senate must avoid lengthy confirmation processes that could take years. He argued that “Any Republican Senator seeking the coveted LEADERSHIP position in the United States Senate must agree to Recess Appointments (in the Senate!), without which we will not be able to get people confirmed in a timely manner.” Also read | Trump, Scholz discusses 'return of peace in Europe' amid Scholz's call for earlier German confidence vote What did Trump say? Taking to X, Trump said, “Sometimes the votes can take two years, or more. This is what they did four years ago, and we cannot let it happen again. We need positions filled IMMEDIATELY!,” he remarked. Any Republican Senator seeking the coveted LEADERSHIP position in the United States Senate must agree to Recess Appointments (in the Senate!), without which we will not be able to get people confirmed in a timely manner. Sometimes the votes can take two years, or more. This is… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 10, 2024 × “Additionally, no Judges should be approved during this period of time because the Democrats are looking to ram through their Judges as the Republicans fight over Leadership. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE,” he alleged. The three senators vying for the Republican leadership in the upcoming Senate expressed varying levels of support for recess appointments. Rick Scott, John Thune, and John Cornyn all pledged to act quickly and decisively on Trump's nominations. Elon Musk, an outspoken Trump supporter also backed Trump and said, "This is essential. There is no other way." (With inputs from agencies)

Trump seeks to bypass Senate confirmation process with 'recess appointments'. Here's what it means

<p>Republicans have won the majority in the Senate after Senator Deb Fischer secured a reelection in Nebraska. They also flipped two key Democratic-held seats in Ohio and West Virginia. Republican Ted Cruz of Texas also won a third term in office.</p>

<p>As per Associated Press, the party has secured at least 51 seats.</p>

<p>This will be the first time in four years that the GOP will take control of the Upper House. They would have a major say in the election of any Supreme Court justice, in case there is a vacancy, and also hold deciding say in confirming the new Cabinet.</p>

<p>Since 1992, every nonincumbent president has come to power with their party controlling both chambers of Congress. However, this year neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump are expected to do so.</p>

<p>As per NBC projections, Republicans will pick up an open seat in deep-red West Virginia, as Gov. Jim Justice has won the election and will succeed Democrat-turned-independent Sen. Joe Manchin who is retiring.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Ohio, a red state, Republican candidate Bernie Moreno has defeated Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, NBC News projected.</p>

<p>The Republicans also look set to flip a Democratic-held seat in Montana. Democratic Sen. Jon Tester might fall short in the race against GOP rival Tim Sheehy.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the purple states, extremely competitive in the presidential election, can go either here or there. Democrats are trying to defend five seats in these states. Senator Bob Casey in Pennsylvania; an open seat in Michigan, where Sen. Debbie Stabenow is retiring; Sen. Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin; an open seat in Arizona, where Democrat-turned-independent Sen. Krysten Sinema is retiring; and Sen. Jacky Rosen in Nevada.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Donald Trump Wins In Swing States North Carolina And Georgia</strong></p>

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<p>Ted Cruz's win in Texas further dented Democratic plans of taking control of the Senate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Florida, a state that leans towards the Republicans, Senator Rick Scott, R-Fla., defeated former Democratic Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell and won the re-election. Some of the Democrats believed that things could change in Florida, but that didn't happen.</p>


Republicans have won the majority in the Senate after Senator Deb Fischer secured a reelection in Nebraska. They also flipped two key Democratic-held seats in Ohio and West Virginia.

Republicans have won the majority in the Senate after Senator Deb Fischer secured a reelection in Nebraska. They also flipped two key Democratic-held seats in Ohio and West Virginia. Republican Ted Cruz of Texas also won a third term in office. As per Associated Press, the party has secured at least 51 seats. This will be the first time in four years that the GOP will take control of the Upper House. They would have a major say in the election of any Supreme Court justice, in case there is a vacancy, and also hold deciding say in confirming the new Cabinet. Since 1992, every nonincumbent president has come to power with their party controlling both chambers of Congress. However, this year neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump are expected to do so. As per NBC projections, Republicans will pick up an open seat in deep-red West Virginia, as Gov. Jim Justice has won the election and will succeed Democrat-turned-independent Sen. Joe Manchin who is retiring. In Ohio, a red state, Republican candidate Bernie Moreno has defeated Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, NBC News projected. The Republicans also look set to flip a Democratic-held seat in Montana. Democratic Sen. Jon Tester might fall short in the race against GOP rival Tim Sheehy. Also Read: Melania shares photo of young son Barron, casting his first vote for dad Meanwhile, the purple states, extremely competitive in the presidential election, can go either here or there. Democrats are trying to defend five seats in these states. Senator Bob Casey in Pennsylvania; an open seat in Michigan, where Sen. Debbie Stabenow is retiring; Sen. Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin; an open seat in Arizona, where Democrat-turned-independent Sen. Krysten Sinema is retiring; and Sen. Jacky Rosen in Nevada. Watch: Donald Trump Wins In Swing States North Carolina And Georgia × Ted Cruz's win in Texas further dented Democratic plans of taking control of the Senate. In Florida, a state that leans towards the Republicans, Senator Rick Scott, R-Fla., defeated former Democratic Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell and won the re-election. Some of the Democrats believed that things could change in Florida, but that didn't happen.

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