John Elwood, Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP

The Supreme Court has ruled to curb the President’s power to make recess appoints. Basically, the court says the Senate has to really be in recess. And even if it’s only keeping the lights on for light business and blocking appointments, that means it is open. John Elwood is a partner at the law firm Vinson & Elkins. As a former Justice assistant solicitor general and White House Counsel, he’s argued seven cases before the Supreme Court. He joined Tom Temin on the Federal Drive to discuss what the ruling means for future appointees.