Are the Recent Recess Appointments Constitutional?

Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group Teleforum

Are the Recent Recess Appointments Constitutional?Recently, President Obama recess-appointed three new members to the National Labor Relations Board, and a new chief of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created by the Dodd-Frank bill. In making the appointments, the Presiden bypassed the usual approval process for the nominations in the Senate, claiming authority to make recess appointments. Commentators and academics differ in their opinions about the constitutionality of the President’s appointments during the Senate’s pro forma sessions. After describing just what transpired, our expert panelists will offer their views and take questions from the audience. Featuring The Honorable Charles J. Cooper of Cooper & Kirk, PLLC; Prof. Michael B. Rappaport of the University of San Diego School of Law; Prof. Peter M. Shane of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law; and Prof. William R. Yeomans of American University Washington College of Law.

Are the Recent Recess Appointments Constitutional?Recently, President Obama recess-appointed three new members to the National Labor Relations Board, and a new chief of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created by the Dodd-Frank bill. In making the appointments, the Presiden bypassed the usual approval process for the nominations in the Senate, claiming authority to make recess appointments. Commentators and academics differ in their opinions about the constitutionality of the President’s appointments during the Senate’s pro forma sessions. After describing just what transpired, our expert panelists will offer their views and take questions from the audience.

Featuring:

  • Hon. Charles J. Cooper, Cooper & Kirk, PLLC
  • Prof. Michael B. Rappaport, University of San Diego School of Law
  • Prof. Peter M. Shane, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
  • Prof. William R. Yeomans, American University Washington College of Law

Call begins at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

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