Topic: From Nomination to Confirmation: The Advice and Consent Process
When: Tuesday 7/15/2025 at 2:00 pm ET
Did you know the U.S. Senate has confirmed over 126 Supreme Court nominations and over 500 Cabinet nominations? The U.S. The Constitution, under Article II, Section II, Clause II provides this important check between the executive and legislative branch. Which presidential nominations require Senate confirmation and why? What are some of the more famous nomination battles in our country’s history and how were they resolved? How has Senate confirmation of presidential nominations changed over the years? Join us this week as we discuss these questions and more
Constitutional Chats are hosted by Janine Turner, Cathy Gillespie, student ambassadors, and experts who join us weekly to discuss hot-topic issues! The audience is not on camera, but you may ask questions!
Special Guest: Jon Schaff
Professor Schaff specializes in the study of American political thought and institutions. He has published on the presidency and political thought of Abraham Lincoln, politics and literature, and politics and popular culture. He has been a department Chair, faculty athletic representative, and Chair of the NSU Promotion and Tenure committee. In 2005 he received the Outstanding Faculty Award from NSU.