In this case, it was in past versions of the law, is clearly the accepted norm, and if not in would allow current members to resign, say, on Jan 5th prior to GWB taking office, clintoon appointing all to a 6 year term, and the new president would be stuck.
I think this witch is going to have her big butt handed to her on a silver platter. But I'll bookmark this thread, and repost when we know the outcome.
Thank you Mr Rogers.