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119th Congress

S.Res. 817

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

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Agreed to
Sponsor
John Thune(R-SD)
Introduced
Jul 23, 2026
Policy area
Congress
Official text
Agreed to Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (0)

No cosponsors.

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Passed Senate” version

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.

Roll-call votes

DateVoteResultYour members
Jul 30, 2026
Senate #217
S. Res. 817Resolution Agreed toSet your home to see
Jul 29, 2026
Senate #214
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 817Cloture Motion Agreed toSet your home to see

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