Sentence examples for use a recess from inspiring English sources

Mr. Reid's chief concern is that President Bush will use a recess to make appointments that would otherwise require Senate approval.

The move by Republicans served to increase the prospect that the White House would use a recess next week to place stalled nominees in executive branch jobs.

Mr. Ford, the ambassador, testified before the Senate's Foreign Relations Committee as lawmakers considered confirming his appointment, which was blocked last year by members protesting Syria's meddling in Lebanon, forcing Mr. Obama to use a recess appointment to install him.

A successful nomination fight would clearly demonstrate Mr. Obama's support and could be his only option, since Republicans have blocked his ability to use a recess appointment over the Memorial Day break.

No US president has used a recess appointment for a UN ambassador since 1970, officials said.

Mr. Obama used a recess appointment to install him.

Mr. Clinton used a recess appointment to place Mr. Lee in the post.

President Bush installed Mr. Edelman in the post this summer, using a recess appointment to bypass the Senate confirmation process.

That happened yesterday when the president used a recess appointment, which does not require confirmation by the Senate, to give him the job.

President Bush used a "recess appointment" last January to name Mr. Reich assistant secretary of state for Western Hemisphere affairs after Senate Democrats blocked his nomination.

The White House didn't have to "fight" for her appointment: it could have used a recess appointment, as it just did for 15 other, less controversial appointments.