Republicans Must Not Forfeit Congress as Coequal Branch

Donald Trump is talking about forcing through his manifestly unqualified cabinet picks by abusing what is very clearly meant to be a limited ability of presidents to make appointments when Congress is in recess for more than a few days.

To Every Republican in Congress

Whatever you think about Donald Trump and his nominations, you must not forfeit the role of Congress as a coequal branch of the federal government. Because make no mistake — if you agree to go on recess or to let nominations slide through without an affirmative Senate vote — that is exactly what you will be doing.

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