They approval that the election was valid. They don't actually "approve" of the President. They count the votes and make it official.
The Constitution actually has a provision for a procedure and in rare cases they will actually vote in a VP or a President (which was done once for a VP and twice for a President).
The Senate must approve high level appointments before they can take effect. They do not always give their approval.
The term "Borked" was coined after Justice Robert Bork, having been nominated by President Reagan, was not approved by the Senate. Bork was involved in controversy regarding the Watergate scandal and had many of his views on minorities and affirmative action called into question.
Approved by the president, ratified by the senate.
Cabinet members of the Executive Branch of the United States government are chosen by the president. However, they can only be approved by the US Senate.
Treaties are approved by 2/3 of the SENATE!
when approved by the Senate
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In the United States, the presidential nomination for the position of head of the CIA must be approved by the US Senate.
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Appointments to the Supreme Court are nominated by the President and approved by the United States Senate. There is a hearing, and one more than half of the Senate must approve in the affirmative for the appointment to be valid.
To start with the President...
No, the Senate cannot override a poresidential pardon.
No, appointments are approved by the Senate; not the House of Representatives.
The Senate must approve treaties and presidential appointments.