Some House Republicans are prepared to Block Trump (R) from using a Recess Appointment on the Attorney General Nominee Matt Gaetz (R). Why it matters: In the case of Recess Appointments, the House can use a Procedure to Block a President from bypassing the Senate. Several House Republicans would Vote against a Motion to go into Recess.
Trump's Plan to Circumvent the Senate's "Advice and Consent" Role is Complicated, but there's a clear Constitutional Provision that gives Him the Power to Adjourn Congress, which would open the door for Recess Appointments.
Trump is Convinced that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA, 4th District) is on board. But Johnson can only afford to Lose Two or Three Lawmakers on a Vote to go into Recess. If Johnson lacks a Majority, Trump will be Denied His Pretext to force Congress to Adjourn.
If both the House and Senate agree to Stay in Session, Trump Loses the Constitutional Pretext for Recess Appointments.
That gives the Power to Deny Trump to pack His Cabinet, to a handful of House Republicans, if All Democrats are also Opposed.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker
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