· how the process works. · here are the steps nominees and prospective nominees take after a president-elect chooses them for a post and before they can be confirmed. · this advisory summarizes the process for presidential appointments , including the paperwork nominees must complete before appointment or nomination, the senate confirmation process , and services that can be provided by outside counsel. The first is done mostly out of sight, though it’s arguably the most important. We can think of five steps in the process. Heres what to know. · after 200 days, the senate had confirmed 98 nominees—45 in the first 100 days and 53 in the second—a small share of about 700 positions across 15 major departments. · what are recess appointments , and how does senate confirmation work for trump cabinet picks? · since election day , president-elect donald trump has moved quickly to name his picks for key cabinet posts such as attorney general and the secretaries of defense, health and human. The president identifies someone for a position and determines whether that person is aligned with the administration on philosophy and policy. They have three candidates to choose from - rick scott from. · senate republicans are expected to pick a new leader today, who will continue to lead them when they resume the majority this january.
