Washington D.C. – In an email sent to the President Biden, U.S. Senator Katie Britt and 29 Senate colleagues have expressed their concern about the decision of Biden’s administration put the acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, as a line of succession for the president despite the absence confirmation Senate confirmation.
The letter points out that, as of March 14, 2023 the Senate has been unable to confirm Ms. Su’s nomination for Secretary of Labor and there has been the support of both parties to her nomination. However the Administration has decided to keep her post as acting Secretary of Labor indefinitely, and even include Ms. Su’s name in the cabinet’s plan in succession president.
The Senators claim that according to Article II of the Constitution, Congress has the authority to establish the presidential line of succession that goes beyond the Vice President. This power is it was done through the Presidential Succession Act of 1947. The Act states that Cabinet members are able to assume the presidency only in the case of officers “appointed by and under the advice and approval from Senate.” Senate.”
The letter enjoins to the Administration to explain its position regarding Ms. Su’s qualifications for the Presidential line of succession. In addition, it reiterates the Senators earlier request to the President to revoke Su. Su’s nomination and to nominate an alternative candidate who is able to secure an unanimity of opinion for the office that of Secretary Labor.
Senator Britt expressed concern about the administration’s policies, stating, “The Biden Administration continues to seek to rule via unconstitutional decree instead of governing on the advice and with the consent of Congress. The Secretary of Labor, Ms. Su doesn’t even have enough support from their own political party within the Senate in order to get confirmed Secretary of Labor.”
The Senators stress that they are suggesting Su. Su’s candidature for the presidency line of succession goes against the basic rules in the U.S. government, as she was never elected by the voters and has not been approved by the elected representatives as members within the Cabinet.
