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A 'yellow dog' Democrat is one that would vote for a yellow or cowardly dog before he'd vote Republican.
If congress is not in session, he can make temporary or recess appointments that will last until the end of their next session.
'''Art II, sec 2:
The President shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which shall expire at the end of their next session'''
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