Capitol Hill Republicans are exploring the possibility of President-elect Trump adjourning Congress himself to facilitate his Cabinet appointments through recess appointments. Trump has argued that this approach would expedite the confirmation process for his new administration.
The Constitution allows the president to make recess appointments for Cabinet officials when the Senate is not in session. Trump's allies are investigating whether House Speaker Mike Johnson could collaborate with Trump to adjourn Congress, even if the Senate opposes, to pave the way for recess appointments.
