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I held that the President had the power to remove Secretary Stanton, but that he had not the power to put anyone in his place unless the person appointed was confirmed by the Senate.
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Sherman clarifies that while the President can remove a Secretary, he cannot appoint a replacement without Senate confirmation.
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