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

USA119th CongressSRES-817| Senate 
| Updated: 7/30/2026
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution proposes to authorize the Senate to proceed with the en bloc consideration of 74 nominations listed on the Executive Calendar. En bloc consideration is a procedural mechanism that allows the Senate to vote on multiple nominations collectively, rather than individually, thereby streamlining the confirmation process for a large number of appointments. The extensive list of nominees covers a wide range of critical federal roles, primarily in foreign policy and law enforcement. These include numerous Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to countries such as Cyprus, Norway, Tanzania, Australia, Belize, Cambodia, Equatorial Guinea, Brazil, and The Gambia, as well as representatives to international organizations. Additionally, the resolution includes nominations for several United States Attorneys and United States Marshals across various districts. It also features appointments for Assistant Secretaries in departments such as State, Interior, Energy, and Air Force, along with key positions in agencies like FEMA, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and judges for the District of Columbia courts. This collective approach aims to efficiently fill important governmental roles across the executive and judicial branches.

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Jul 28, 2026, 7:08 AM·John Thune
SAMDT 6707text
Jul 28, 2026, 7:08 AM·John Thune
SAMDT 6709text
Jul 28, 2026, 7:08 AM·John Thune

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Timeline
Jul 23, 2026
Submitted in the Senate Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
Jul 23, 2026
Submitted in the Senate Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (text: CR S4272-4273)
Jul 23, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Jul 23, 2026
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 6.
Jul 27, 2026
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4276)
Jul 27, 2026
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
Jul 27, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Jul 27, 2026
Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Jul 27, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4276)
Jul 29, 2026
By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
Jul 29, 2026
By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/30/2026.
Jul 29, 2026
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4323)
Jul 29, 2026
Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 214. (CR S4323)
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Jul 30, 2026
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4353, S4360)
Jul 30, 2026
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.
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  • July 23, 2026
    Submitted in the Senate Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.


  • July 23, 2026
    Submitted in the Senate Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (text: CR S4272-4273)


  • July 23, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • July 23, 2026
    Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 6.


  • July 27, 2026
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4276)


  • July 27, 2026
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.


  • July 27, 2026
    Measure laid before Senate by motion.


  • July 27, 2026
    Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.


  • July 27, 2026
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4276)


  • July 29, 2026
    By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.


  • July 29, 2026
    By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/30/2026.


  • July 29, 2026
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4323)


  • July 29, 2026
    Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 214. (CR S4323)
    View Vote


  • July 30, 2026
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4353, S4360)


  • July 30, 2026
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.
    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-817| Senate 
| Updated: 7/30/2026
This resolution proposes to authorize the Senate to proceed with the en bloc consideration of 74 nominations listed on the Executive Calendar. En bloc consideration is a procedural mechanism that allows the Senate to vote on multiple nominations collectively, rather than individually, thereby streamlining the confirmation process for a large number of appointments. The extensive list of nominees covers a wide range of critical federal roles, primarily in foreign policy and law enforcement. These include numerous Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to countries such as Cyprus, Norway, Tanzania, Australia, Belize, Cambodia, Equatorial Guinea, Brazil, and The Gambia, as well as representatives to international organizations. Additionally, the resolution includes nominations for several United States Attorneys and United States Marshals across various districts. It also features appointments for Assistant Secretaries in departments such as State, Interior, Energy, and Air Force, along with key positions in agencies like FEMA, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and judges for the District of Columbia courts. This collective approach aims to efficiently fill important governmental roles across the executive and judicial branches.

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Timeline
Jul 23, 2026
Submitted in the Senate Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
Jul 23, 2026
Submitted in the Senate Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (text: CR S4272-4273)
Jul 23, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Jul 23, 2026
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 6.
Jul 27, 2026
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4276)
Jul 27, 2026
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
Jul 27, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Jul 27, 2026
Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Jul 27, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4276)
Jul 29, 2026
By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
Jul 29, 2026
By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/30/2026.
Jul 29, 2026
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4323)
Jul 29, 2026
Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 214. (CR S4323)
View Vote
Jul 30, 2026
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4353, S4360)
Jul 30, 2026
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.
View Vote
  • July 23, 2026
    Submitted in the Senate Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.


  • July 23, 2026
    Submitted in the Senate Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (text: CR S4272-4273)


  • July 23, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • July 23, 2026
    Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 6.


  • July 27, 2026
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4276)


  • July 27, 2026
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.


  • July 27, 2026
    Measure laid before Senate by motion.


  • July 27, 2026
    Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.


  • July 27, 2026
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4276)


  • July 29, 2026
    By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.


  • July 29, 2026
    By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/30/2026.


  • July 29, 2026
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4323)


  • July 29, 2026
    Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 214. (CR S4323)
    View Vote


  • July 30, 2026
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4353, S4360)


  • July 30, 2026
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.
    View Vote
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Amendments (2)
SAMDT 6706text
Jul 28, 2026, 7:08 AM·John Thune
SAMDT 6707text
Jul 28, 2026, 7:08 AM·John Thune
SAMDT 6709text
Jul 28, 2026, 7:08 AM·John Thune