To allow Trump to make the appointments, Republican senators would have to pass a motion of adjournment with a simple majority vote, though Democrats would likely do everything in their power to prevent it. It is also not clear if such a move would be fully supported by GOP senators.

The announcements this week have been coming fast and furious from Trump’s Truth Social account. Here’s how to keep up. Political appointments may be a normal part of any presidential transition, but don’t expect to hear that word too often as President-elect Donald Trump announces his picks for Cabinet positions and other key government roles this week.

President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet and other high-profile posts will be a test for the new Senate. Will it approve all his appointees or push back?