282 Pelosi will shut down the government to block the Supreme Court posted 208 days ago by Saul_Goodman 208 days ago by Saul_Goodman +282 / -0 When all else fails I’m sure this witch will shut down the government next week. 28 comments share 28 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (28) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 4 ▼ – DisgustedByMisleadia 4 points 208 days ago +5 / -1 No, Trump can only make a recess appointment if the Senate adjourns. They aren't going to do that, because it requires a majority vote. permalink save report block reply ▲ 3 ▼ – deleted 3 points 208 days ago +3 / -0 ▲ 1 ▼ – DisgustedByMisleadia 1 point 208 days ago +1 / -0 All of what you posted is true. But, I was simply responding to the OC's assertion that "Pelosi shutting down the government" (even if she could) would let Trump make a recess appointment. permalink parent save report block reply
No, Trump can only make a recess appointment if the Senate adjourns.
They aren't going to do that, because it requires a majority vote.
All of what you posted is true. But, I was simply responding to the OC's assertion that "Pelosi shutting down the government" (even if she could) would let Trump make a recess appointment.