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'Appointments Clause - Responses to Frequently Asked Questions' Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
April 06, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48481) on April 2, 2025, entitled "The Appointments Clause: Responses to Frequently Asked Questions" by legislative attorney Victoria L. Killion:

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What Are the Permissible Methods of Appointing Officers?

The "default" method of appointment for any officer of the United States is appointment by the President with the advice and consent of the . . .

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