Levin Center Spearheads Letter to Senator John Thune on U.S. Senate’s advice and consent power

On November 26, 2024, the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy spearheaded a letter signed by a bipartisan group of Centers founded by former members of Congress to remind the Senate of its crucial advice and consent powers. 

The letter underlines the importance of this power enshrined in the U.S. Constitution giving each senator’s constituents the right to have their voices heard on the qualifications of presidential nominees. 

Click below to read the letter in full.