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119th Congress · Senate

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

Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad · Federal officials · Judges · Legislative rules and procedure · Senate · Congress

In plain language

  • Senate resolution in the 119th Congress.
  • Provides for the en bloc consideration of nominations for various executive officers, judges, ambassadors, and related positions.
  • Senate passed it on Jul 30, 2026 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This resolution provides for the en bloc consideration of nominations for various executive officers, judges, ambassadors, and related positions. Agencies in which the executive officers shall serve include the Departments of Defense, Energy, the Interior, State, and the Treasury. Additional nominees shall represent the United States to, among others, the United Nations, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Brazil, Cambodia, Cyprus, and the Gambia. Nominees are also appointed to the National Labor Relations Board, National Transportation Safety Board, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and District of Columbia (DC) courts.

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