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Congress·Introduced·S.Res. 690

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

Senate Appointments: Group Voting for Federal Nominees

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This resolution is currently waiting on the Senate Executive Calendar. It is actively moving through the process as it awaits a final vote to approve the listed nominations. There are no other companion bills for this measure.

Legislative Progress

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House
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Very likely to pass

This is a common way for Senate leaders to clear a backlog of nominees that both parties generally agree on.

Key Points

  • This resolution lets the Senate vote on 49 different government job candidates at the same time. This process is known as voting en bloc and is used to save time on the Senate floor.
  • The list includes people picked for many different roles. It covers U.S. Attorneys for several states, Ambassadors to countries like Vietnam and Sri Lanka, and top leaders for NASA and the Department of Energy.
  • By voting on everyone at once, the Senate can fill these empty positions much faster than voting on each person one by one. This helps the government get back to full strength in law enforcement and foreign diplomacy.
  • The group includes 13 U.S. Attorneys who would handle federal crimes in their regions and 8 Ambassadors who would represent the United States in other countries.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

3 actions
Apr 27, 2026Senate

Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 5.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Apr 27, 2026Senate

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

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Apr 27, 2026

Submitted in Senate

Vote Results

1 vote
SenatePassedProceduralApr 28, 2026

On the Motion to Proceed

52
47
Democrat
0 – 45
Republican
52 – 0 · 1
Independent
0 – 2
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberSRES 690
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 5.
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