His recess appointment as Secretary failed to receive Congressional confirmation, requiring that he leave office when his successor was confirmed.

Congressional confirmation (August, 4 1985)

Congressional confirmation (October, 5 1982)

Congressional confirmation (August, 4 1993)

Congressional confirmation (August, 6 1989)

Ms. Barshefsky still awaits Congressional confirmation to her post.

A Secretary of State also requires Congressional confirmation.

Congressional confirmation (August, 5 1997)

But since our cabinet officers require Congressional confirmation for specific posts, we can't just shuffle portfolios whenever it's convenient like they can.

John Sununu may be expanding the previous limits of an office that is neither elective nor subject to Congressional confirmation.