Senate Democrats in 1960 pass resolution against election-year Supreme Court recess appointments

The Washington Post ^ | 2/13/16 | David Bernstein

[justlittleoleme]

in August 1960, the Democrat-controlled Senate passed a resolution,
S.RES. 334, “Expressing the sense of the Senate that the president should not make recess appointments to the Supreme Court, except to prevent or end a breakdown in the administration of the Court’s business.”
Each of President Eisenhower’s SCOTUS appointments had initially been a recess appointment who was later confirmed by the Senate, and the Democrats were apparently concerned that Ike would try to fill any last-minute vacancy that might arise with a recess appointment.
Not surprisingly, the Republicans objected, insisting that the Court should have a full complement of Justices at all times.

[Arm_Bears]

The only reason DIMS make rules is so they can break them later.

[bgill]

Silly resolutions don’t stand a chance with obey’s super duper magical pen. If Prez Stompy Feet doesn’t get his way, he’ll whip out another EO.

[headstamp 2]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solon

Yep, been a long time since I heard that word.

[StAnDeliver]

Hell yes the Democrats should have stopped him - two of Ike’s appointments were Burger and Warren!

[bkopto]

Right. Lame ducks have no business selecting judges with lifetime appointments.

[rockinqsranch]

Regardless of the SOP “that’s old news” crap we would hear from the Democrats our side should beat their brains out with it.

[DoughtyOne]

[vpintheak]

With you 100%!