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

USA119th CongressSRES-520| Senate 
| Updated: 12/4/2025
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Senate Resolution, S. RES. 520, proposes to authorize the en bloc consideration of 88 specific nominations currently on the Executive Calendar. This procedural mechanism allows the Senate to vote on multiple nominations collectively, rather than individually, which significantly expedites the confirmation process for numerous federal appointees. The extensive list of nominees includes individuals for various high-level positions across numerous government departments and agencies. These roles encompass Assistant Secretaries and Under Secretaries for departments such as Labor, Homeland Security, Defense, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, Commerce, State, and Agriculture. The resolution also covers several United States Attorneys for various judicial districts and Inspectors General for key agencies. Additionally, the resolution seeks to confirm nominees for significant diplomatic posts, including Ambassadors to countries like South Africa, Spain, and Bangladesh. Other critical positions include members of federal boards and commissions, such as the Tennessee Valley Authority, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, along with Associate Judges for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. This collective approach aims to efficiently fill numerous vacancies and ensure the continuity of government operations.
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Amendments (2)
SAMDT 3955text
Dec 3, 2025, 10:19 AM·John Thune
SAMDT 3956text
Dec 3, 2025, 10:20 AM·John Thune

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Timeline
Dec 1, 2025
Submitted in the Senate Placed on Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 1, 2025
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 3.
Dec 2, 2025
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (: CR S8433)
Dec 2, 2025
Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Dec 2, 2025
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8433)
Dec 2, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8433)
Dec 4, 2025
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
Dec 4, 2025
Cloture, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 37. Record Vote Number: 633. (CR S8501)
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  • December 1, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate Placed on Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.


  • December 1, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 1, 2025
    Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 3.


  • December 2, 2025
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (: CR S8433)


  • December 2, 2025
    Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.


  • December 2, 2025
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8433)


  • December 2, 2025
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8433)


  • December 4, 2025
    By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.


  • December 4, 2025
    Cloture, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 37. Record Vote Number: 633. (CR S8501)
    View Vote

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Related Bills

  • SRES 119-532: An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
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An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

USA119th CongressSRES-520| Senate 
| Updated: 12/4/2025
This Senate Resolution, S. RES. 520, proposes to authorize the en bloc consideration of 88 specific nominations currently on the Executive Calendar. This procedural mechanism allows the Senate to vote on multiple nominations collectively, rather than individually, which significantly expedites the confirmation process for numerous federal appointees. The extensive list of nominees includes individuals for various high-level positions across numerous government departments and agencies. These roles encompass Assistant Secretaries and Under Secretaries for departments such as Labor, Homeland Security, Defense, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, Commerce, State, and Agriculture. The resolution also covers several United States Attorneys for various judicial districts and Inspectors General for key agencies. Additionally, the resolution seeks to confirm nominees for significant diplomatic posts, including Ambassadors to countries like South Africa, Spain, and Bangladesh. Other critical positions include members of federal boards and commissions, such as the Tennessee Valley Authority, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, along with Associate Judges for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. This collective approach aims to efficiently fill numerous vacancies and ensure the continuity of government operations.
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Timeline
Dec 1, 2025
Submitted in the Senate Placed on Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 1, 2025
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 3.
Dec 2, 2025
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (: CR S8433)
Dec 2, 2025
Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Dec 2, 2025
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8433)
Dec 2, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8433)
Dec 4, 2025
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
Dec 4, 2025
Cloture, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 37. Record Vote Number: 633. (CR S8501)
View Vote
  • December 1, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate Placed on Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.


  • December 1, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 1, 2025
    Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 3.


  • December 2, 2025
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (: CR S8433)


  • December 2, 2025
    Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.


  • December 2, 2025
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8433)


  • December 2, 2025
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8433)


  • December 4, 2025
    By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.


  • December 4, 2025
    Cloture, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 37. Record Vote Number: 633. (CR S8501)
    View Vote
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Congress

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-532: An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Amendments (2)
SAMDT 3955text
Dec 3, 2025, 10:19 AM·John Thune
SAMDT 3956text
Dec 3, 2025, 10:20 AM·John Thune
Legislative rules and procedureSenate