Senate Vote on Group of Government Appointees
Legislative Progress
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
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 645.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 645.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8655)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8593-8594)
Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 642. (CR S8593-8594)
Vote Results
2 votesOn the Cloture Motion
On the Resolution
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.
Sponsor
Data Sources
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