While the President by the exercise of the veto power possesses a negative upon legislation, the Senate by virtue of the provision quoted has an equally effective negative upon executive appointments to important office.
Stevenson explains the checks and balances in the U.S. government, noting how both the President and Senate have powers to influence legislation and appointments.
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