The cabinet department head is appointed by the President, but their appointment must be confirmed by the Senate.
What is the appointment?
Nominations for cabinet seats may be made by the President.The Senate must consider and approve a presidential candidacy before it may move forward with the nomination.
Confirmation hearings are held by the Senate to assess the nominee's qualifications and suitability.The Senate investigates the nominee's past, experience, and opinions on pertinent matters by asking questions and gathering information. The Senate casts a vote on whether to confirm the nominee following the confirmation hearings.