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Bill119th CongressFiled Jul 23, 2026Congress
S.Res. 817

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

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Jul 30, 2026)

This resolution provides for the en bloc consideration of nominations for various executive officers, judges, ambassadors, and related positions.

Agencies in which the executive officers shall serve include the Departments of Defense, Energy, the Interior, State, and the Treasury. Additional nominees shall represent the United States to, among others, the United Nations, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Brazil, Cambodia, Cyprus, and the Gambia. Nominees are also appointed to the National Labor Relations Board, National Transportation Safety Board, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and District of Columbia (DC) courts.

What just happenedJul 30, 2026

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD](R-SD)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 30, 2026Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.

  2. Jul 30, 2026Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.

  3. Jul 30, 2026Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4353, S4360)

  4. Jul 29, 2026Floor

    By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/30/2026.

  5. Jul 29, 2026Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4323)

  6. Jul 29, 2026Floor

    Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 214. (CR S4323)

  7. Jul 29, 2026Floor

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

  8. Jul 27, 2026Floor

    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4276)

  9. Jul 27, 2026Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4276)

  10. Jul 27, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

  11. Jul 23, 2026Calendars

    Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 6.

  12. Jul 23, 2026IntroReferral

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

  13. Jul 23, 2026IntroReferral10025

    Submitted in Senate