Evolution of the Senate's Role in the Nomination and Confirmation Process A Brief History

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Congress--Powers and duties.

United States.

Executive-legislative relations.

Nominations for office.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2008

Summary:

Provides overview of the role of the Senate in the nomination and confirmation process; and discusses the development of informal Senate procedures to deal with the concerns of its Members on nominations, including the traditions of senatorial courtesy, blue slips, "holds", and filibusters

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Evolution of the Senate's Role in the Nomination and Confirmation Process

Publisher Number:

CRS-2008-GVF-0653

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