On the recordFebruary 10, 2011
I mean, President Eisenhower appointed William Brennan to the bench, Earl Warren to the bench, Potter Stewart to the bench by recess appointments.
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Tierney discusses the validity of recess appointments in comparison to Senate confirmations.
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