Of these, 15 were recess appointments to the Supreme Court, with all but one being subsequently confirmed by the Senate. The only rejection was of John Rutledge, former President George Washington's recess appointment to the position of chief justice. Of the overall number of recess appointments...
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of recess appointment. Of these, 15 were recess appointments to the Supreme Court, with all but one being subsequently confirmed by the Senate. The only rejection was of John Rutledge, former President George Washington's recess appointment to the position of chief justice. Of the overall number...