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SENATES.Res. 817· 119th Congress

Senate Resolution for En Bloc Consideration of Executive Nominations

An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

Sponsor
John Thune (R-SD)
Introduced
Jul 23, 2026
Last Action
Jul 30, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
Jul 23, 2026
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Adopted by Senate
Jul 27, 2026
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Adopted by Senate
Jul 30, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Aug 3, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • The resolution authorizes the Senate to consider multiple executive nominations in a single collective vote during an executive session.
  • Nominees are designated for senior positions across multiple federal departments: Defense, Energy, Interior, State, and Treasury.
  • Additional nominees are designated for ambassadorships to the United Nations, OECD, Brazil, Cambodia, Cyprus, and the Gambia.
  • Nominees are also designated for positions on the National Labor Relations Board, National Transportation Safety Board, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and District of Columbia courts.
  • The resolution passed the Senate on July 30, 2026, by a vote of 50–47.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • En bloc consideration allows the Senate to vote on multiple nominations simultaneously rather than individually, affecting the procedural efficiency of confirmation votes.
  • The official summary does not specify the total number of nominees, individual names, or specific positions within each agency.
  • The official summary does not document any effects on appointment timelines, confirmation likelihood, or substantive policy outcomes.
  • The resolution itself does not confirm or deny any nominees; it only establishes the procedural mechanism for their consideration.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • The resolution passed the Senate without amendment on July 30, 2026, with cloture invoked on July 29.
  • No subsequent actions are recorded in the provided data.
  • The official summary does not indicate when the en bloc vote on the actual nominations will occur.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 30, 2026 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.
  • Jul 30, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.
  • Jul 30, 2026 — Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4353, S4360)
  • Jul 29, 2026 — By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/30/2026.
  • Jul 29, 2026 — Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4323)
  • Jul 29, 2026 — Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 214. (CR S4323)
  • Jul 29, 2026 — By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
  • Jul 27, 2026 — Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4276)