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Recess appointment — A recess appointment occurs when the President of the United States fills a vacant federal position during a recess of the United States Senate. The appointment must be approved by the Senate by the end of the next session (which in current… … Wikipedia
recess appointment — noun : an appointment made by a president of the United States under his constitutional powers to fill vacancies when the Senate is not in session subject to later confirmation by the Senate … Useful english dictionary
Council of Appointment — The Council of Appointment (sometimes also Council of Appointments) was a body of the Government of New York that existed from 1777 to 1822. Contents 1 History 2 List of members 3 Notes 4 Sources … Wikipedia
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List of federal judges appointed by Dwight D. Eisenhower — President Dwight D. Eisenhower … Wikipedia
United States District Court for the District of Columbia — Not to be confused with Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia redirects here. For the court of last resort for the District of Columbia, see District of Columbia Court of Appeals. United States… … Wikipedia
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