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United States v. Smith (1932)

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Ryder v. United States
Argued March 21, 1932
Decided May 2, 1932
Full case nameUnited States v. Smith
Citations286 U.S. 6 (more)
Holding
After the United States Senate has confirmed the appointment of an officer of the United States and the President has issued the officer's commission, the Senate is without power to revoke its approval.
Court membership
Chief Justice
Charles E. Hughes
Associate Justices
Willis Van Devanter · James C. McReynolds
Louis Brandeis · George Sutherland
Pierce Butler · Harlan F. Stone
Owen Roberts · Benjamin N. Cardozo
Case opinion
MajorityBrandeis, joined by unanimous
Laws applied
U.S. Const. art. II, § 2, cl. 2

United States v. Smith, 286 U.S. 6 (1932), was a decision of the United States Supreme Court in which the Court held that, after the United States Senate has confirmed the appointment of an officer of the United States and the President has issued the officer's commission, the Senate is without power to revoke its approval.

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  • Text of United States v. Smith, 286 U.S. 6 (1932) is available from: Justia