1. United States
2. Neb.
3. Letter

As representatives of the people, it is imperative that you preserve the Senate's constitutional role in providing advice and consent for presidential appointments. Allowing recess appointments would undermine this crucial check on executive power and erode the system of checks and balances that is a cornerstone of our democracy. Recess appointments circumvent the thorough vetting process that Cabinet nominees must undergo, depriving the public of transparency and accountability. Unvetted and unqualified individuals could be installed in powerful positions without proper scrutiny, putting the nation's interests at risk. Furthermore, recess appointments would concentrate too much power in the hands of the president, setting a dangerous precedent that could be exploited by future administrations. This would weaken the legislative branch's ability to serve as a co-equal branch of government and a counterweight to executive overreach. I urge you to uphold the Constitution and reject any attempts to bypass the Senate's advice and consent role through recess appointments. Protect the system of checks and balances and ensure that Cabinet officials are thoroughly vetted and confirmed through the proper constitutional process. The integrity of our democratic institutions depends on your principled stand against the erosion of congressional authority.