Recess Appointments by President: From Reagan to Obama.

[Charlemagne]

for those keeping score at home.

"According to reports from the Congressional Research Service, during their time in office President Ronald Reagan made 240 recess appointments, President George H. W. Bush made 77 recess appointments, President Bill Clinton made 140 recess appointments, and George W. Bush made 171. Obama's first term has seen a paltry 28. In this context, Obama's move seems less like a power grab and more like the proverbial 98-pound weakling taking a second to wipe the sand out of his eyes. "

http://motherjones.com/mojo/2012/01/chart-day-presidential-recess-appointments

[MadHound]

1. Any of them done during a pro forma Senate session?

No, which means that this weapon, one that the Dems used effectively during the Bush administration, will no longer be available to us when a 'Pug is in office.

Not a bright move.