It was claimed by the managers that the sole object of the proviso was the relief of an incoming President from the continuance of a Secretary in office beyond thirty days after the commencement of his term, and that it had no reference whatever to the right of the President to remove a Secretary during his term.
Boutwell discusses the implications of a constitutional proviso regarding presidential authority over cabinet members.
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