Trump's cabinet nominations require Senate confirmation, and despite a GOP majority, he may struggle to get his picks approved.

"I'm willing to grind through it and do it the old-fashioned way," Thune told reporters regarding confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet members.

Hence, Mr. Trump’s interest in bypassing them. Because the Founders had to travel to and from the national capital by horse, they also granted the President the power “to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate.