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The Senate (Legislative branch) votes to confirm or reject the Presidents' (Executive branch) US Supreme Court (Judicial branch) nominees. Approval requires a simple majority of the Senators voting, unless a Senator attempts to block the vote by filibuster, in which case cloture (stopping the filibuster) requires a three-fifths (60) vote.
Explanation
Article 2, Section 2, Paragraph 2 of the US Constitution provides that the President may nominate members of the Supreme Court, but that appointment only occurs with the "advice and consent" of the Senate. This means the Senate conducts an investigation of the candidate's qualifications and personal background, determines whether he or she would adequately fulfill the role of Justice, then votes whether to approve or disapprove the nomination. If the Senate votes a simple majority (51 votes) for confirmation, the nominee receives a commission; if a member of the Senate decides to filibuster to block or delay a nomination, a three-fifths (60) vote is required for confirmation.
Article 2, Section 2, Paragraph 2:
"He shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, judges of the Supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States, whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law: but the Congress may by law vest the appointment of such inferior officers, as they think proper, in the President alone, in the courts of law, or in the heads of departments."
A+LS: Checks and balances
The Senate has the exclusive power of giving their advise and consent to all Presidential appointments. They must also consent to treaties.
The Senate approves or rejects major Presidential appointments.
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Who approves the presidents appointments?
The Senate has the power to approve presidential appointments. == ==
Does the Senate approve appointments?
yes the senate approves an appointment
Who has to the power to approve presidential appointments and ratify treaties?
The Legislative Branch can ratify treaties; The Senate approves Presidential Appointments
Which house approves presidential appointments?
The United States Senate is responsible for approving presidential appointments. This includes cabinet appointments, ambassadors, judges, and several other levels.
Who was president when appointments were made at the last minute to pack the judiciary with Federalists?
John Adams is noted for these last hour appointments.
Who approves appointments to federal court made by the president?
congress
Who approves all Treaties and appointments by the President?
senate
What are four of the duties of the senate?
The Senate passes bills and approves treaties made by the president. The Senate also approves presidential appointments and jury in cases of impeachment.
Who approves the president cabinet?
The President's appointments to his cabinet much be approved by the Senate in order to take effect.
What is the senate check on appointments of federal judges?
The Senate has no check on the appointments of federal judges.
Who approves all governor appointments?
The person (or group) that approves all governor appointments is the Secretary of State.
Which branch has the power to approve appointments of Supreme Court justices?
the legislature
Who cannot be fired by the president unless congress approves?
Federal Judges have lifetime appointments and can only be removed by Congress.
Who approves the presidents appointments?
The Senate has the power to approve presidential appointments. == ==
Who approves the governor's appointments?
senate
Who approves governor appointments?
senate
Who in the US approves appointments to supreme court?
Congress
