More on recess appointments from the Office of Legal Counsel, circa. 1992.

Scroll down to the bottom of this link to access an advisory opinion from the Office of Legal Counsel dated Jan. 14, 1992 regarding recess appointments. The conclusion? "The President may make interim recess appointments during an intrasession recess of eighteen days."

While not dealing with judges, it does talk about the Recess Appointments Clause.