An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 by Sen. John Thune
The Senate passed it. The House has to pass it before it can reach the President.
This resolution provides for the en bloc consideration of nominations for various executive officers, judges, ambassadors, and related positions.
Agencies in which the executive officers shall serve include the Departments of Defense, Energy, the Interior, State, and the Treasury. Additional nominees shall represent the United States to, among others, the United Nations, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Brazil, Cambodia, Cyprus, and the Gambia. Nominees are also appointed to the National Labor Relations Board, National Transportation Safety Board, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and District of Columbia (DC) courts.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
- Jul 30, 2026Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.
- Jul 30, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.
- Jul 30, 2026Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4353, S4360)
- Jul 29, 2026By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/30/2026.
- Jul 29, 2026Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4323)
- Jul 29, 2026Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 214. (CR S4323)
- Jul 29, 2026By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
- Jul 27, 2026Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4276)
- Jul 27, 2026Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4276)
- Jul 27, 2026Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
- Jul 23, 2026Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 6.
- Jul 23, 2026Submitted in the Senate Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (text: CR S4272-4273)
- Jul 23, 2026Submitted in Senate