On the recordMay 15, 2013
Senator Reid, the majority leader at that time, said that the Senate was considering holding pro forma sessions of the Senate to prevent President Bush from naming Mr. Battista as a recess appointment.
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congress.govSenator Reid, the majority leader at that time, said that the Senate was considering holding pro forma sessions of the Senate to prevent President Bush from naming Mr. Battista as a recess appointment.
Reid discusses Senate actions to block recess appointments during Bush's presidency.
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