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Virginia governor seeks Supreme Court review of Senate committee’s rejection of 8 appointees, citing constitutional authority.
Governor Glenn Youngkin asked the Virginia Supreme Court to overturn a Senate committee's rejection of eight gubernatorial appointees to college boards, arguing only the full General Assembly can block nominees.
The Senate Privileges and Elections Committee rejected the appointments in June, leading a circuit judge to block them.
Youngkin’s legal team contends the state constitution requires a full legislative vote, not just a committee decision.
The court heard arguments but gave no indication of a timeline or ruling, leaving the outcome uncertain.
The case highlights a power struggle between the executive and legislative branches over appointment authority.
El gobernador de Virginia solicita una revisión de la Corte Suprema del rechazo del comité del Senado de 8 nombramientos, citando autoridad constitucional.