If President Trump were to appoint an individual to fill a vacant position in the Department of Health and Human Services when the Senate was

Recess Appointment

Explanation:

If the President appoints an individual to fill a vacant position, regardless of the department, while the Senate is adjourned this is called a Recess Appointment. Generally, the Senate must confirm any nominated individual for a position in the government, but when adjourned the President may appoint an individual to a position on a temporary basis without any such Senate approval.

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