“Republican control of the Senate thus gives Trump the chance to use recess appointments in radically new way — basically, standing up a new government in one fell swoop, but only if the Senate is willing to give him carte blanche in filling appointments as he wishes for two years,” Cameron said.

Experts say the president-elect, in pushing for recess appointments, is asking the Senate to abdicate its constitutional duty to confirm or reject executive branch nominees.

Trump did not get involved in the chamber's high-stakes Republican leadership election Wednesday, from which U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., emerged victorious despite Trump allies supporting U.S. Sen.

The House threatens to be the weak link in the Republicans’ trifecta of Washington power as President-elect Donald Trump taps its lawmakers for top administration jobs.

Fox News' Chad Pergram provides details on the impact of President-elect Trump's move to tap House Republicans for Cabinet positions as the GOP faces a slim majority in both Congressional chambers.