119th Congress · Senate
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure · Senate · Congress
In plain language
- Senate resolution in the 119th Congress.
- Authorizes the en bloc consideration of 49 nominations for various roles, including executive officers and ambassadors.
- Senate passed it on May 11, 2026 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)
This resolution authorizes the en bloc consideration of 49 nominations for various roles, including executive officers and ambassadors. For example, nominees are appointed to serve in the Departments of Commerce, Justice, State, and Transportation. The package also includes nominations to serve as U.S. ambassador to Iceland, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
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Roll-call votes on this measure
- proceduralApr 28, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to Executive Session to Consider S. Res. 690
- proceduralApr 30, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 690
- substantiveMay 11, 2026 · Senate · Resolution Agreed to