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

USA119th CongressSRES-690| Senate 
| Updated: 5/11/2026
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Senate resolution proposes to authorize the en bloc consideration of a significant number of executive nominations. En bloc consideration allows the Senate to vote on multiple nominations collectively, rather than individually, which can significantly streamline the confirmation process for a large group of appointees. The resolution specifically lists 49 individuals for various federal roles. These nominations include numerous United States Attorneys for districts across the country, several Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to various nations, and key positions such as Assistant Secretaries in departments like State, Transportation, and Commerce. Additionally, the resolution covers nominations for members of federal commissions and boards, including the Federal Maritime Commission, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, National Transportation Safety Board, and Surface Transportation Board. Other notable positions include the Coordinator for Counterterrorism, Director of the Bureau of Land Management, and Under Secretaries for Energy and Commerce, reflecting a broad range of critical government functions.

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Apr 30, 2026, 7:08 AM·John Thune
SAMDT 5439text
Apr 30, 2026, 7:08 AM·John Thune

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Timeline
Apr 27, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Apr 27, 2026
Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (text: CR S2056-2057)
Apr 27, 2026
Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
Apr 27, 2026
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 5.
Apr 28, 2026
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2065)
Apr 28, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2065)
Apr 28, 2026
Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 107. (CR S2065)
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Apr 30, 2026
By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/11/2026.
Apr 30, 2026
Considered by Senate.
Apr 30, 2026
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2148-2149)
Apr 30, 2026
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
Apr 30, 2026
Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 112. (CR S2148-2149)
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May 11, 2026
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2193-2194)
May 11, 2026
Considered by Senate.
May 11, 2026
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114. (text: CR 4/27/2026 S2056-2057)
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  • April 27, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • April 27, 2026
    Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (text: CR S2056-2057)


  • April 27, 2026
    Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.


  • April 27, 2026
    Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 5.


  • April 28, 2026
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2065)


  • April 28, 2026
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2065)


  • April 28, 2026
    Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 107. (CR S2065)
    View Vote


  • April 30, 2026
    By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/11/2026.


  • April 30, 2026
    Considered by Senate.


  • April 30, 2026
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2148-2149)


  • April 30, 2026
    By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.


  • April 30, 2026
    Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 112. (CR S2148-2149)
    View Vote


  • May 11, 2026
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2193-2194)


  • May 11, 2026
    Considered by Senate.


  • May 11, 2026
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114. (text: CR 4/27/2026 S2056-2057)
    View Vote

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

USA119th CongressSRES-690| Senate 
| Updated: 5/11/2026
This Senate resolution proposes to authorize the en bloc consideration of a significant number of executive nominations. En bloc consideration allows the Senate to vote on multiple nominations collectively, rather than individually, which can significantly streamline the confirmation process for a large group of appointees. The resolution specifically lists 49 individuals for various federal roles. These nominations include numerous United States Attorneys for districts across the country, several Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to various nations, and key positions such as Assistant Secretaries in departments like State, Transportation, and Commerce. Additionally, the resolution covers nominations for members of federal commissions and boards, including the Federal Maritime Commission, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, National Transportation Safety Board, and Surface Transportation Board. Other notable positions include the Coordinator for Counterterrorism, Director of the Bureau of Land Management, and Under Secretaries for Energy and Commerce, reflecting a broad range of critical government functions.

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Timeline
Apr 27, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Apr 27, 2026
Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (text: CR S2056-2057)
Apr 27, 2026
Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
Apr 27, 2026
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 5.
Apr 28, 2026
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2065)
Apr 28, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2065)
Apr 28, 2026
Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 107. (CR S2065)
View Vote
Apr 30, 2026
By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/11/2026.
Apr 30, 2026
Considered by Senate.
Apr 30, 2026
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2148-2149)
Apr 30, 2026
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
Apr 30, 2026
Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 112. (CR S2148-2149)
View Vote
May 11, 2026
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2193-2194)
May 11, 2026
Considered by Senate.
May 11, 2026
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114. (text: CR 4/27/2026 S2056-2057)
View Vote
  • April 27, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • April 27, 2026
    Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (text: CR S2056-2057)


  • April 27, 2026
    Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.


  • April 27, 2026
    Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 5.


  • April 28, 2026
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2065)


  • April 28, 2026
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2065)


  • April 28, 2026
    Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 107. (CR S2065)
    View Vote


  • April 30, 2026
    By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/11/2026.


  • April 30, 2026
    Considered by Senate.


  • April 30, 2026
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2148-2149)


  • April 30, 2026
    By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.


  • April 30, 2026
    Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 112. (CR S2148-2149)
    View Vote


  • May 11, 2026
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2193-2194)


  • May 11, 2026
    Considered by Senate.


  • May 11, 2026
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114. (text: CR 4/27/2026 S2056-2057)
    View Vote
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Amendments (2)
SAMDT 5438text
Apr 30, 2026, 7:08 AM·John Thune
SAMDT 5439text
Apr 30, 2026, 7:08 AM·John Thune
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