A Look at Presidential Recess Appointments By The Associated Press The Associated Press Monday, August 1, 2005; 9:12 AM -- Presidents since George Washington have made appointments during congressional recesses to fill positions in the executive and judicial branches. Under the Constitution, the president can make temporary appointments while the Senate is in recess, without Senate approval. The appointment lasts through the end of the following one-year session of Congress. Following are some of the more notable recess appointments: ___ President Bush: 106 recess appointments, including Bolton, mostly to minor posts. ================ President Clinton: 140 recess appointments over two terms....