Senate Republicans, including Sen. John Cornyn, are cautious about President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to utilize recess appointments to sidestep the Senate's role in confirmations and avoid opposition from Democrats regarding his selections.
Cornyn emphasized the importance of not bypassing the Senate's responsibilities, stating that discussions about recess appointments are premature at this time. Previously, during his Senate GOP leader campaign, Cornyn had shown openness to using recess appointments to overcome Democratic resistance to Trump's nominees.
