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.
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.