http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/23/senate-hold-pro-forma-session-to-block-recess-appointments/Senate holds pro forma session to block recess appointments.»
Today, the Senate entered the first day of its Memorial Day recess – but not before holding a brief pro forma session. “Without that procedural move, the Senate would technically be adjourned and President Bush could install administration officials or judges as ‘recess appointments’ — without Senate confirmation.” Sen. Sheldon Brown (D-OH), who presided over the session, said,
“We’re not going to let them get away with that kind of abuse of power.”