1. United States
2. Utah
3. Letter

As constituents and citizens, we cannot stand idly by while the President undermines the constitutional system of checks and balances by circumventing the Senate's advice and consent role through recess appointments. Installing unqualified and controversial Cabinet nominees through this unorthodox maneuver would deal a severe blow to our democratic norms and processes. The Senate exists as a co-equal branch precisely to scrutinize and vet executive nominations thoroughly. Recess appointments deprive the public of transparency and deny senators the ability to properly review candidates' credentials, request documents, and hold confirmation hearings. This would be an unacceptable power grab that concentrates authority in the executive at the expense of Congress. We must uphold the integrity of the appointments process as laid out in the Constitution. The President's obligation is to put forth mainstream, qualified nominees who can earn the Senate's endorsement through the established procedures – not to trample over those procedures. Unilateral recess appointments would be an abuse of power and a disservice to the nation. We therefore urge you to take a stand against any attempt to make recess appointments, whether by denying consent for a Congressional recess or through legal challenges. Do not allow the President to overstep constitutional boundaries and disenfranchise the Senate of its critical advice and consent role. Defend the separation of powers and ensure qualified candidates undergo the proper vetting process. The American people deserve no less.