Number: RL31980
Title: Senate Consideration of Presidential Nominations: Committee and Floor Procedure
Authors: Elizabeth Rybicki, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution provides that the President shall appoint officers of the United States by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate. This report describes the process by which the Senate provides advice and consent on presidential nominations, including receipt and referral of nominations, committee practices, and floor procedure.
Pages: 15
Date: February 11, 2008