An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Senate Appointments: Group Voting for Federal Nominees
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
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
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114. (text: CR 4/27/2026 S2056-2057)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114.
The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2193-2194)
Considered by Senate.
Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 112.
The Senate voted to end the filibuster on this bill, clearing the way for a final vote.
Vote Results
3 votesOn the Motion to Proceed
On the Cloture Motion
On the Resolution
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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.
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