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

USA119th CongressSRES-532| Senate 
| Updated: 12/11/2025
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Senate resolution, S. Res. 532, proposes to authorize the en bloc consideration of 97 nominations currently on the Executive Calendar. En bloc consideration allows the Senate to vote on a group of nominations collectively, rather than individually, thereby expediting the confirmation process for a large number of appointees. The extensive list of nominees includes individuals for critical roles across numerous federal departments and agencies. These positions range from Assistant Secretaries in departments such as Labor, Defense, and State, to Under Secretaries in Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs. The resolution also covers several United States Attorneys for various districts, Inspectors General for multiple agencies, and numerous Ambassadors to foreign nations and international bodies. Additionally, the nominations encompass appointments to various boards and commissions, including the National Labor Relations Board, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Other significant roles include the Administrator of General Services, the Director of the Mint, and Associate Judges for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. This measure is designed to facilitate the timely filling of a wide array of government leadership and operational positions.

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Timeline
Dec 4, 2025
Submitted in the Senate Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
Dec 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 4, 2025
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 4.
Dec 4, 2025
Dec 8, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Dec 8, 2025
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8522)
Dec 8, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (CR S8522)
Dec 10, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8593-8594)
Dec 10, 2025
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
Dec 10, 2025
Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 642. (CR S8593-8594)
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Dec 11, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8655)
Dec 11, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 645.
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  • December 4, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.


  • December 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 4, 2025
    Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 4.


  • December 4, 2025


  • December 8, 2025
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.


  • December 8, 2025
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8522)


  • December 8, 2025
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (CR S8522)


  • December 10, 2025
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8593-8594)


  • December 10, 2025
    By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.


  • December 10, 2025
    Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 642. (CR S8593-8594)
    View Vote


  • December 11, 2025
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8655)


  • December 11, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 645.
    View Vote

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Related Bills

  • SRES 119-520: An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFederal officialsJudgesLegislative rules and procedureSenate

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

USA119th CongressSRES-532| Senate 
| Updated: 12/11/2025
This Senate resolution, S. Res. 532, proposes to authorize the en bloc consideration of 97 nominations currently on the Executive Calendar. En bloc consideration allows the Senate to vote on a group of nominations collectively, rather than individually, thereby expediting the confirmation process for a large number of appointees. The extensive list of nominees includes individuals for critical roles across numerous federal departments and agencies. These positions range from Assistant Secretaries in departments such as Labor, Defense, and State, to Under Secretaries in Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs. The resolution also covers several United States Attorneys for various districts, Inspectors General for multiple agencies, and numerous Ambassadors to foreign nations and international bodies. Additionally, the nominations encompass appointments to various boards and commissions, including the National Labor Relations Board, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Other significant roles include the Administrator of General Services, the Director of the Mint, and Associate Judges for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. This measure is designed to facilitate the timely filling of a wide array of government leadership and operational positions.

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Dec 4, 2025
Submitted in the Senate Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
Dec 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 4, 2025
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 4.
Dec 4, 2025
Dec 8, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Dec 8, 2025
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8522)
Dec 8, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (CR S8522)
Dec 10, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8593-8594)
Dec 10, 2025
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
Dec 10, 2025
Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 642. (CR S8593-8594)
View Vote
Dec 11, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8655)
Dec 11, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 645.
View Vote
  • December 4, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.


  • December 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 4, 2025
    Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 4.


  • December 4, 2025


  • December 8, 2025
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.


  • December 8, 2025
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8522)


  • December 8, 2025
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (CR S8522)


  • December 10, 2025
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8593-8594)


  • December 10, 2025
    By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.


  • December 10, 2025
    Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 642. (CR S8593-8594)
    View Vote


  • December 11, 2025
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8655)


  • December 11, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 645.
    View Vote
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Congress

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-520: 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
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFederal officialsJudgesLegislative rules and procedureSenate