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I wish I did have a reference, but I do not. I was hoping that one of our super parliamentarians out there (Freepers collectively seem to possess an awesome skill set) might be able to confirm (or deny) this supposition.

I do know that I read or heard this about some recess appointee some time ago, but in fact that might even have been back last century.

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Thanks much.... I hope someone can verify one way or the other.... The following is an interesting tidbit

5 U.S.C. § 5503
Sec. 5503. - Recess appointments

(a) Payment for services may not be made from the Treasury of the United States to an individual appointed during a recess of the Senate to fill a vacancy in an existing office, if the vacancy existed while the Senate was in session and was by law required to be filled by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, until the appointee has been confirmed by the Senate. This subsection does not apply -

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