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What constitutional mechanism allows presidents to bypass Senate confirmation by filling positions when Congress is not in session?

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The Constitution's Recess Appointments Clause allows presidents to fill vacancies when the Senate is unavailable. After NLRB v. Noel Canning (2014), the Supreme Court ruled the Senate must be in reces...

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