The Confirmation Process

All presidential appointments with Senate confirmation must follow the appointment confirmation process before taking office. The number of positions varies by presidency but typically includes all executive department secretaries, (Cabinet) undersecretaries, inspectors general and numerous other positions depending on the department. Other positions requiring confirmation can include positions in independent agencies and commissions. In total, there are between 1,200 and 1,400 positions that require Senate confirmation https://ballotpedia.org/Appointment_confirmation_process