Recent CRS Reports – April 2023

“The Debt Limit,” CRS In Focus IF10292, April 26, 2023 (5-page PDF) “House Rules Changes Affecting Committee Procedure in the 118th Congress (2023-2024),” CRS Report R47525, April 26, 2023 (16-page PDF) “From Slip Law to United States Code: A Guide to Federal Statutes for Congressional Offices,” CRS Report R45190, April 25, 2023 (11-page PDF) “Appropriations … Read more

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Recent CRS Reports – May 2021

“House Rules Changes Affecting Committee Procedure in the 117th Congress (2021-2022),” CRS Report R46804, May 28, 2021 (17-page PDF) “Redistricting Commissions for Congressional Districts,” CRS Insight IN11053, May 28, 2021 (6-page PDF) “The Vacancies Act: A Legal Overview,” CRS Report R44997, May 28, 2021 (43-page PDF) “Federal Agricultural Recovery Resources for Drought-Related Losses,” CRS Insight … Read more

Supreme Court Appointment and Nomination (CongressionalGlossary.com)

From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms Supreme Court Appointment and Nomination The procedure for appointing a Supreme Court Justice is provided for by the Constitution in only a few words. The “Appointments Clause” (Article II, Section 2, clause 2) states that the President “shall nominate, and by and with the Advise … Read more

Nomination / Confirmation (CongressionalGlossary.com)

From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms Nomination / Confirmation   What Should Have Happened at the Brett Kavanaugh Hearings   Presidential appointments to office subject to Senate confirmation per the Constitution, Article II, Section 2. Although most nominations win quick Senate approval, some are controversial and become the topic of hearings … Read more

The President’s Nominations to Federal Courts (CongressionalGlossary.com)

From the Congressional Glossary – Including Legislative and Budget Terms Because appointments to Federal District and Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the Supreme Court, are lifetime appointments, the Senate plays a constitutional (Article. II. Section. 2.) and active role in such appointments. The stakes in judicial appointments are often seen as being quite high by … Read more