1. United States
2. Tenn.
3. Letter

Recess appointments should not be used to circumvent the Senate's constitutional role of providing advice and consent on presidential nominations. All nominees, especially for critical positions like Cabinet secretaries and agency heads, must go through the full vetting process of confirmation hearings. These public hearings are vital for examining the qualifications, experience, and policy views of nominees. The American people deserve full transparency regarding the individuals who will lead important government institutions. Using recess appointments would deprive the public of this essential scrutiny. I urge you to insist that the president's nominees receive fair but thorough consideration through regular order in the Senate. Attempting to bypass this process would undermine democratic norms and accountability.