5 things to know: What are recess appointments? Trump wants them to bypass Senate approval

1. Recess appointments don't require a Senate vote.

Recess appointments are when the president appoints a federal official while the U.S. Senate is in recess.

Various presidential appointments must be approved by the Senate and go through a hearing before being confirmed in the role. During this hearing, nominees can be questioned about their background, qualifications and policies. Then, the nominee must receive a majority vote to be approved.

In recess appointments, the president is able to bypass this process as the Senate is in recess, or on a break from proceedings.

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