[So Cal Rocket]

Does anyone know - will Jusge Pickering draw a salary? Can't get the source now, but I believe recess appointees do not get paid.

I believe that since Pickering's nomination is "pending" in the Senate, he can draw a salary.

[BCrago66]

Yep. Looks like Pickering fits within the exception explained in Sec. 5503(a)(2).

See - a few people freaked out - and gave answers based upon thier emotions, but the statute does say that unless the vacancy arose with 30 days before the end of the session, a recess appointee will not get paid from the treasury if a President simply appoints him out of the blue, without ever nominating for Senate confirmation.