9/11 Commission Recommendations: The Senate Confirmation Process for Presidential Nominees

Palmer, Betsy

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Congress;    Presidential appointments;    Advice and consent of the Senate;    Presidents;   

RP-ID  :  RL32551
RP-ID  :  RL32551 2004-11-22

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

On July 22, 2004, the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, known as the 9/11 Commission, issued its final report, detailing the events up to and including the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks upon the United States. The 9/11 Commission recommended that the Senate adopt rules requiring hearings and votes to confirm or reject national security nominees within 30 days of their submission at the start of each new presidential administration. Implementing the commission's proposal would involve imposing new restrictions on both the power of committee chairs to control the agenda of their committees and the rights of Senators to delay or block nominations through holds and extended debate. This report discusses in detail this proposal, how it could be implemented, and the potential effects of its implementation.