He made his famous Checkers speech to defend himself against accusations that he improperly used campaign contributions for personal expenses.
The nomination was not withdrawn, and he was honoured in this way.
Bill Richardson withdrew due to allegations of his involvement in a "pay-to-play" scandal. Richardson claims that he withdrew his nomination because his confirmation would have been delayed, and he did not want to disrupt a timely nomination to this position. To date, these allegations have yet to be confirmed, but the investigation is moving forward.
The appointment of a judge to the Supreme Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Tax Court, or appellate and superior courts for the provinces, must be a recommendation of the prime minister to the Governor General. This means that the prime minister can reject the appointment of a judge to these benches. (The consent of the Governor General is needed to appoint a judge to any of the above benches, but there are almost no circumstances under which the Queen's representative would refuse the advice of the prime minister for such an appointment.)The appointment of a judge to provincial inferior courts must be a recommendation of the provincial premier to the Lieutenant Governor of the province. This means that the premier can reject the appointment of a judge to these benches. (Again, although the consent of the Lieutenant Governor is needed, the Queen's provincial representatives rarely deviate from the advice of premiers.)
President Nixon for 1973 (then he resigned as president); President Ford for 1975.
Richard Nixon
If he was their president in '72; then yes.
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Taiwan
JFK
According to Article II, section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, the President shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, judges and other high ranking officials. The senate holds hearings to determine the suitability of the nominee and confirms the nomination by a majority vote. Plainly, the Senate could vote not to confirm the potential nominee. President Ronald Reagan's nomination of Judge Robert Bork is an example of a defeated nomination, as Bork was denied a seat on the US Supreme Court by a vote 42 to 58. (42 voted to confirm; 58 voted to not confirm) More practically, the nominee simply realizes there is little support for their nomination and chooses to withdraw. President Bush's nomineee for the Supreme Court, Harriet Miers, chose this route. Although not done by Senate "action" the withdrawal is recognition the nominee likely would not be confirmed. The Senate also has the ability to allow a nominee to languish in committee hearings. This typically happens toward the end of a President's term when the opposing party holds control of the Senate. Again, while not an action of the whole Senate, the implication is clear: We will not schedule a vote because the President will soon be gone. Hope this helps.
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Nicaragua