An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Latest action · Jul 30, 2026 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedJul 23, 2026
- Agreed to in SenateJul 30, 2026
Summary
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.
Recorded votes 2
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate 217 | On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Resolution Agreed to50–47 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Senate 214 | On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Cloture Motion Agreed to50–45 | Jul 29, 2026 |
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 12
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 30, 2026Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4353, S4360)
- 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 29, 2026Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 214. (CR S4323)
- Jul 29, 2026Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4323)
- Jul 29, 2026By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
In the Congressional Record 8
Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Debate and remarks S4557Recorded votes S4540authorize | Jeanne Shaheen D-NH | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Senate | Debate and remarks S4485 | Charles E. Schumer D-NY | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Senate | Debate and remarks S4464Cloture motions S4465Recorded votes S4465cloture motion | Alan Armstrong R-OK (cloture motion), Bernie Moreno R-OH (cloture motion), Chuck Grassley R-IA (cloture motion), Eric Schmitt R-MO (cloture motion), John Barrasso R-WY (cloture motion), John Boozman R-AR (cloture motion), John Cornyn R-TX (cloture motion), John R. Curtis R-UT (cloture motion), John Thune R-SD (cloture motion), Joni Ernst R-IA (cloture motion), Maria Cantwell D-WA, Mike Crapo R-ID (cloture motion), Mike Rounds R-SD (cloture motion), Pete Ricketts R-NE (cloture motion), Roger F. Wicker R-MS (cloture motion), Tim Scott R-SC (cloture motion), Tim Sheehy R-MT (cloture motion), Tommy Tuberville R-AL (cloture motion) | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Senate | Cloture motions S4402 | John Thune R-SD (cloture motion) | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Senate | Debate and remarks S4353Recorded votes S4360authorize | — | Jul 30, 2026 |
Amendments 3
Amendments offered to this resolution.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA 6706 | No description on file | John Thune R-SD | Senate amendment submitted |
| SA 6707 | No description on file | John Thune R-SD | Senate amendment submitted |
| SA 6709 | No description on file | John Thune R-SD | Senate amendment submitted |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Subjects
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Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 30, 2026Agreed to Senate
- Jul 23, 2026Placed on Calendar Senate
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