127 Trump administration leadership isn't even bothering to nominate positions that require Senate confirmation now. The Senate, under Thune is a complete cluster frack. The confirmation process has been completely politicized. Thune must be replaced ASAP! (twitter.com) posted 100 days ago by seernewday 100 days ago by seernewday +127 / -0 21 comments share 21 comments share save hide report block hide replies
As far as I recall, the magic phrase is "with the advice and consent". Sounds like we do need the confirmations, but I don't know if that has ever been tested.