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Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 532

Senate Vote on Group of Government Appointees

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

3 months ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Expedited Federal Confirmation Process
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • The Senate agreed to a plan to vote on 97 different government job candidates all at once. This group voting method is a shortcut used to speed up the process of filling many important leadership roles across the federal government at the same time.
  • The list includes people picked for major roles in the Department of Defense, the Labor Department, and the Treasury. It also includes new U.S. Attorneys for several states and Ambassadors to represent the United States in countries like South Africa, Spain, and Romania.
  • By voting on these names as a single package, the Senate avoids the long process of debating and voting on each person one by one. This helps the government get its leadership teams in place faster so agencies can carry out their daily work.
  • The positions being filled cover a wide range of public services, including veterans' healthcare, environmental protection, and national nuclear security. Once confirmed, these individuals will lead offices that make decisions affecting national safety and the economy.

Milestones

4 milestones12 actions
Dec 11, 2025Senate

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 645.

Dec 11, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 645.

Dec 11, 2025Senate

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8655)

Dec 10, 2025Senate

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8593-8594)

Dec 10, 2025Senate

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

Vote Results

2 votes
SenatePassedClotureDec 10, 2025

On the Cloture Motion

51
47
Democrat
0 – 45
Republican
51 – 0 · 2
Independent
0 – 2
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SenatePassedDec 11, 2025

On the Resolution

52
47
Democrat
0 – 45
Republican
52 – 0 · 1
Independent
0 – 2
View full roll call

Related Bills

1 bill
S.Res. 520Related bill

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

Dec 4 — Cloture, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 37. Record Vote Number: 633. (CR S8501)

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberSRES 532
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 645.

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