Definition of advice and consent in English English dictionary
Procedure by which the senate gives approval or confirms appointments made by the governor to state offices
a legal expression in the United States Constitution that allows the Senate to constrain the President's powers of appointment and treaty-making
The Constitution mandates that the president secure the advice and consent of the Senate in treaties, which requires a two-thirds' majority of those present, and for executive and judicial appointments, which require a simple majority of those present
The power vested in the Senate by the State Constitution to review and approve or reject the Governor's nominations for judges, cabinet officers, and other officials Appointments are confirmed by an absolute majority vote (21 votes in the Senate)