advice and consent
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of advice and consent
First recorded in 1780–90
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Yet sometimes miracles happen, and Senates don’t entirely abdicate their constitutional advice and consent roles.
From Slate ● Oct. 4, 2025
I fully support the Senate providing its advice and consent as quickly as possible.”
From Reuters ● May 23, 2022
The report notes the probe by Grassley’s team “is not a criminal or civil investigation, but an investigation meant to assist in the Senate’s constitutionally mandated advice and consent process.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2022
In a statement Friday, Grassley congratulated Jackson and said he has “no intention of degrading the advice and consent role” of the Senate, referring to the bitter confirmation battles over Trump’s three Supreme Court nominees.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 2022
"The President shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties, provided two-thirds of the Senators present concur."
From Citizenship A Manual for Voters by Emma Guy Cromwell
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