Floor SpeechNeutral2026-05-21
APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY
John Thune
RSD · Senator
Context
On 2026-05-21, Senator John Thune (R-SD) delivered a floor speech titled "APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY" in the Senate.
Full Text
APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2452] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the upcoming adjournment of the Senate, the President of the Senate, the President pro tempore, and the majority and minority leaders be authorized to make appointments to Commissions, committees, Boards, conferences, or interparliamentary conferences authorized by law, by concurrent action of the two Houses, or by order of the Senate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________