When the GOP-controlled Senate went on vacation, they were careless and left a recess-appointment window wide-open.
Accusing the Republicans of obstructionism in blocking or delaying his nominees, Mr. Obama appointed Mr. Becker and Mr. Pearce last Saturday after Congress left for a recess.
And if a vacancy arises before the Senate leaves for a recess, it may not be filled unilaterally by the president.The White House appealed to the Supreme Court.
"We left for recess in a fairly neutral environment, where nearly a month later we have a good stiff wind at our backs.
"We left for recess in a fairly neutral environment, where nearly a month later, we have a good stiff wind at our backs," said Representative Steve Israel of New York, chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
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In a nearly empty Parliament chamber on Wednesday night, with just minutes left before recess, Mr. Ahern announced his intention to dissolve the assembly, ending months of anticipation that had frustrated politicians eager to begin campaigning.
Congress left for recess this month without authorizing funding to fight Zika.
With the bill stalled in the House, the Senate packed up and left for recess without considering it.
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Congress had left for recess at the end of March without renewing the program, which was set to expire on March 28.
