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Congress in 1998 passed the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, which laid out the exclusive circumstances under which the president can temporarily fill agency leadership positions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The judge said Lake’s role failed to meet requirements under both the Constitution’s Appointments Clause and the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

In his ruling, US District Judge Royce Lamberth determined that Lake's appointment as senior advisor to the agency was made "in violation of the Appointments Clause and the Federal Vacancies Reform Act."

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

The appellate judges found on Monday that this tactic, which bypassed confirmation by the US Senate, violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

"Vacancies don't last long at Camp Green Lake."

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar