Earl Warren was recess-appointed to the Supreme Court by Eisenhower (later confirmed by the Senate). So yes, it can be done. The Senate has to actually be in recess, though, and the appointment is only good for a year or so.
“Earl Warren was recess-appointed to the Supreme Court by Eisenhower. So yes, it can be done.”
That’s terrible.
“The Senate has to actually be in recess, though, and the appointment is only good for a year or so.”
Yeah, but what kind of damage could he/she do in the meantime?