On the record
The President, indeed, appoints officers and negotiates treaties, but he does so subject to the ‘yes’ of the Senate.
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gutenberg.orgThe President, indeed, appoints officers and negotiates treaties, but he does so subject to the ‘yes’ of the Senate.
Wilson discusses the limitations of presidential power in relation to the Senate's approval.
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