confirmation hearings

Cultural  

1. Meetings held by the Senate to gather information about candidates for federal office nominated by the president of the United States. Under the Constitution, the president has the right to appoint whomever he wants to various government offices, including members of the cabinet and federal judges, but each appointment must be approved by the Senate as part of the separation of powers.

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Example Sentences

Historically, confirmation hearings for Fed chairs are held months before the transition to avoid a leadership gap at the central bank.

From Barron's

Historically, confirmation hearings for Fed chairs are held months before the transition to avoid a leadership gap at the central bank.

From Barron's

“In your confirmation hearings, you promised to uphold the highest standards for vaccines,” Barrasso said.

From Salon

At the eleventh hour, the White House named Essayli as acting U.S. attorney, allowing him to hold the post for 210 more days without confirmation hearings.

From Los Angeles Times

He insisted during his confirmation hearings that he merely supports more stringent studies and safety tests for injections.

From BBC