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obammy didn't get his either. all we heard about was supreme court pick. and all of his judge nominees were delayed and trump got to nominate them. It happens. obammy spoke into it as well. seems reasonable to me. So you are from the position that we should pay congress to eat, drink and shit and that's it? just curious.What guys? I'd like to know who you're talking about.These guys have been working without formal appointments for years now.Did I say something amusing, or is it the Constitution that is tickling your funny bone, JimBowie1958According to the Constitution, those appointments are only temporary, until the end of their next session, so it's not going to do him much good, is it?So he's gonna shut down Congress in the middle of a pandemic crisis, just so he can get his officials in without a vote? Trump is going further and further off the rails in his power grabs.
Article 2, Section 2
The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session.
What is your concept of 'only temporary'?
Did you watch the briefing? Trump went on and on about people waiting two years....more than that....and how those vacancies need to be filled, especially now with the Virus. He did not give the impression these people were working.
After thinking about it a bit, I'm beginning to agree it was trolling. As a reality tv host, he knows how to get attention. Too bad it makes him look like an uneducated gasbag.Trump’s comment is obviously trolling. No one takes it seriously other than the very poorly informed Trump supporters.
I'm from the position of following the Constitution, which was designed to prevent one branch from becoming overly powerful. The Executive does not have the authority to do what Trump threatened. Are the Dems playing games? Seems so. They're taking hours or days to confirm his appointments instead of voting "in an hour" as Trump would prefer. Yet the Republicans actually made history by refusing to even entertain the nomination of Merrrick Garland, and there were Senators in Congress who openly admitted that they were there to oppose every. single. thing. that President Obama promoted. So I guess it's pretty even steven on that score.obammy didn't get his either. all we heard about was supreme court pick. and all of his judge nominees were delayed and trump got to nominate them. It happens. obammy spoke into it as well. seems reasonable to me. So you are from the position that we should pay congress to eat, drink and shit and that's it? just curious.What guys? I'd like to know who you're talking about.These guys have been working without formal appointments for years now.Did I say something amusing, or is it the Constitution that is tickling your funny bone, JimBowie1958According to the Constitution, those appointments are only temporary, until the end of their next session, so it's not going to do him much good, is it?So he's gonna shut down Congress in the middle of a pandemic crisis, just so he can get his officials in without a vote? Trump is going further and further off the rails in his power grabs.
Article 2, Section 2
The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session.
What is your concept of 'only temporary'?
Did you watch the briefing? Trump went on and on about people waiting two years....more than that....and how those vacancies need to be filled, especially now with the Virus. He did not give the impression these people were working.
I didn't agree with that. don't know what to tell you.I'm from the position of following the Constitution, which was designed to prevent one branch from becoming overly powerful. The Executive does not have the authority to do what Trump threatened. Are the Dems playing games? Seems so. They're taking hours or days to confirm his appointments instead of voting "in an hour" as Trump would prefer. Yet the Republicans actually made history by refusing to even entertain the nomination of Merrrick Garland, and there were Senators in Congress who openly admitted that they were there to oppose every. single. thing. that President Obama promoted. So I guess it's pretty even steven on that score.obammy didn't get his either. all we heard about was supreme court pick. and all of his judge nominees were delayed and trump got to nominate them. It happens. obammy spoke into it as well. seems reasonable to me. So you are from the position that we should pay congress to eat, drink and shit and that's it? just curious.What guys? I'd like to know who you're talking about.These guys have been working without formal appointments for years now.Did I say something amusing, or is it the Constitution that is tickling your funny bone, JimBowie1958According to the Constitution, those appointments are only temporary, until the end of their next session, so it's not going to do him much good, is it?So he's gonna shut down Congress in the middle of a pandemic crisis, just so he can get his officials in without a vote? Trump is going further and further off the rails in his power grabs.
Article 2, Section 2
The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session.
What is your concept of 'only temporary'?
Did you watch the briefing? Trump went on and on about people waiting two years....more than that....and how those vacancies need to be filled, especially now with the Virus. He did not give the impression these people were working.
Umm, they are literally taking multiple years to confirm.I'm from the position of following the Constitution, which was designed to prevent one branch from becoming overly powerful. The Executive does not have the authority to do what Trump threatened. Are the Dems playing games? Seems so. They're taking hours or days to confirm his appointments instead of voting "in an hour" as Trump would prefer. Yet the Republicans actually made history by refusing to even entertain the nomination of Merrrick Garland, and there were Senators in Congress who openly admitted that they were there to oppose every. single. thing. that President Obama promoted. So I guess it's pretty even steven on that score.
You should have waited for a link because you clearly don't understand what the Const allows him to do, and what it forbids. Ya fucking trollTrump will force democrats to get there ass to work! Or else!
God I love this guy!
This was just announced live. Link is coming
Both houses agreed.....Trump Says He Will Use His Authority To Adjourn Both Houses of Congress
Apr 15, 2020 · TRUMP SAYS HE WILL USE HIS AUTHORITY TO ADJOURN BOTH CHAMBERS OF CONGRESS TO PAVE WAY FOR RECESS APPOINTMENTS OF ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS. What to Read Next. 42 Goods That Are in Higher Demand Than Ever During the Coronavirus Crisis.
TRUMP SAYS HE WILL USE HIS AUTHORITY TO ADJOURN BOTH CHAMBERS OF CONGRESS TO PAVE WAY FOR RECESS APPOINTMENTS OF ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS
TRUMP SAYS HE WILL USE HIS AUTHORITY TO ADJOURN BOTH CHAMBERS OF CONGRESS TO PAVE WAY FOR RECESS APPOINTMENTS OF ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALSnews.yahoo.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~Can the president adjourn congress
Yes, the constitution gives the president the power to adjourn congress. However, this power can only be used when the upper and lower houses can not agree on a time to adjourn themselves.
What branch can convene and adjourn congress? - Answers
Technically, yes. Article 2, Section 3 of the Constitution does give the President some power to adjourn (and convene) Congress, but under specific circumstances: "He may, on extraordinary Occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and in Case of Disagreement between them, with Respect...www.answers.com
False...Trumpers once again prove how pathetic they are...Congress has been dragging their heels when it comes to confirming Trump's appointees. Trump is tired of the constant obstructionary tactics and is threatening to adjourn both the House and the Senate if they don't get their act together. MAGA!
Trump threatens to adjourn both chambers of Congress
President Trump on Wednesday threatened to use his executive power to force both chambers of Congress to adjourn if the Senate did not confirm his nominees for vacancies across the administration.T…thehill.com
www.latimes.com
Where are both houses in disagreement on how long to keep Congress in session??You guys might want to find an actual copy of the const. They're online and FREE
The House already shut down until May 4.So he's gonna shut down Congress in the middle of a pandemic crisis, just so he can get his officials in without a vote? Trump is going further and further off the rails in his power grabs.
Democrats meet by phone after House postpones reconvening until May 4 - Washington Examiner
House lawmakers won't return to the Capitol until May 4 or later due to the threat of the coronavirus Democratic leaders told rank-and-file members on Monday.The move extends a prolonged recess that began in March 12, and it abandons a plan to reconvene on April 20. "Members are further advised...www.washingtonexaminer.com
Please tell me where both houses are in disagreement?The House already shut down until May 4.So he's gonna shut down Congress in the middle of a pandemic crisis, just so he can get his officials in without a vote? Trump is going further and further off the rails in his power grabs.
Democrats meet by phone after House postpones reconvening until May 4 - Washington Examiner
House lawmakers won't return to the Capitol until May 4 or later due to the threat of the coronavirus Democratic leaders told rank-and-file members on Monday.The move extends a prolonged recess that began in March 12, and it abandons a plan to reconvene on April 20. "Members are further advised...
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Actually what Trump is doing is to shut down the Pro Forma Session of Congress. Which means, it is a short period of time when either the House or Senate is technically in legislative session but when no votes are held and no formal business is typically conducted. It is a Latin term meaning “in form only.”
Therefore, at that point the President has the authority to shut it down...
www.latimes.com
www.foxnews.com
He can only adjourn when the two bodies are in disagreement over adjournment. Art 2 Sec 3 That is not the case at this time.Umm, they are literally taking multiple years to confirm.I'm from the position of following the Constitution, which was designed to prevent one branch from becoming overly powerful. The Executive does not have the authority to do what Trump threatened. Are the Dems playing games? Seems so. They're taking hours or days to confirm his appointments instead of voting "in an hour" as Trump would prefer. Yet the Republicans actually made history by refusing to even entertain the nomination of Merrrick Garland, and there were Senators in Congress who openly admitted that they were there to oppose every. single. thing. that President Obama promoted. So I guess it's pretty even steven on that score.
Trick is, Trump has MORE freedom with 'acting' officials rather than formally appointed officials.
Trump is doing this so the Democrats, can, by reacting predictably opposite to anything Trump says, make it look like Trump really wants these appointments approved but the mean ole Dems are obstructing him, which they are, but he wants them too.
roflmao
BTW, The POTUS Adjourning Congress is Constitutional, literally written in the Constitution, lol.
Do you have a link showing the senate is currently adjourned?Clash on appointments brews as Trump threatens to invoke little-known power to adjourn Congress
Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution gives the president the power to "adjourn [Congress] to such Time as he shall think proper," when the House and Senate cannot agree on when to adjourn. Trump said the Senate should stop conducting its pro forma sessions and formally adjourn to allow him...
A clash over appointments to executive agencies is brewing after President Trump threatened to invoke an obscure constitutional power to adjourn both chambers of Congress under certain circumstances as a way to allow himself to make recess appointments — filling vacancies in jobs he says are needed to help fight the coronavirus without the advice and consent of the Senate.Presidents have the power under the U.S. Constitution to temporarily fill vacancies while the Senate is out of session, but the body holds what are called "pro forma" sessions – very brief meetings with a skeleton crew that happen when the body is not taking care of legislative business – in order to remain in session, thus blocking recess appointments. Trump wants to use that power to fill vacancies in executive agencies that have been largely neglected by a Senate focused mainly on lifetime judicial appointments....But Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution gives the president the power to "adjourn [Congress] to such Time as he shall think proper," when the House and Senate cannot agree on when to adjourn. Trump said the Senate should stop conducting its pro forma sessions and formally adjourn to allow him to make recess appointments."If the House will not agree to that adjournment I will exercise my constitutional authority to adjourn both chambers of Congress," Trump said. "The current practice of leaving town while conducting phony pro forma sessions is a dereliction of duty that the American people cannot afford during this crisis."
And Trump is 100% correct to do so and when the Democrats scream like hell, just sit back and enjoy the mussic knowing it proves you right.
I guarantee you Progs would do that immedietely if given the opportunity. They are snakes compared to snakes.When our government should put all their efforts into fixing THIS mess...what does Trump and Moscow Mitch want?
MORE RIGHT WING JUDGES
Yea...great
Have a nice day!No- it hasn't triggered me- frankly its just on par for course for Trump.This has really triggerd you! Lol trump should expand the supreme court and put 8 more conservative’s in there lol hahahYou really don't have any clue what happened past yesterday do you?Lol obama? Haha what a joke hahaSo tell me how you felt about Obama's use of recess appointment to get around Senate confirmations?THIS is wonderful news. The liberal lunatics that post on these threads are NOT going to like this!Trump will force democrats to get there ass to work! Or else!
God I love this guy!
This was just announced live. Link is coming
Or how the Senate refused to consider his Supreme Court nominee?
What I find amusing is the reaction of the Trumpsters here- who just a few years ago were calling for Obama's impeachment for his attempts to bypass the Senate with recess appointments- but who applaud what Trump is suggesting.
It’s not unConstitutional.I do NOT support Trump's unconstitutional action.What is amusing about your post is that President Obama tried to do pretty much the same thing and the Supreme Court slapped him down.Somebody like that motherfucking commie, Barrack Obama coming in and pointing to Trump's actions as precedent and royally fucking us over.What’s the downside? Congress went on vacation during a national emergency.
Do not let ANY of them get away with thumbing their noses at the Constitution.
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This is what McConnell said then:
Minority Leader Mitch McConnell agreed with the ruling: "The President made an unprecedented power grab by placing political allies at a powerful federal agency while the Senate was meeting regularly and without even bothering to wait for its advice and consent
That is exactly what Trump is trying to do.
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reason.com
