[John S Mosby]

A recess nomination by Ike. Appointment by the Senate, when in session. My point exactly. No appointment possible directly.

As for Washington— that’s way back— will have to check on the actual Congressional Record (as such, back then).

[Political Junkie Too]

I think Eisenhower made the recess appointment and followed it immediately with a nomination after being reelected - two separate acts. Eisenhower wanted Brennan already on the Court when he campaigned in the northeast.

-PJ