<P> The heads of the executive departments and all other federal agency heads are nominated by the President and then presented to the Senate for confirmation or rejection by a simple majority ( although before the use of the `` nuclear option '' during the 113th US Congress , they could have been blocked by filibuster , requiring cloture to be invoked by ​ ⁄ supermajority to further consideration ) . If approved , they receive their commission scroll , are sworn in and then begin their duties . </P>
<P> The heads of the executive departments and all other federal agency heads are nominated by the President and then presented to the Senate for confirmation or rejection by a simple majority ( although before the use of the `` nuclear option '' during the 113th US Congress , they could have been blocked by filibuster , requiring cloture to be invoked by ​ ⁄ supermajority to further consideration ) . If approved , they receive their commission scroll , are sworn in and then begin their duties . </P>
who appoints the head of the cabinet departments
who appoints the head of the cabinet departments
Senate
Senate