An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
This Senate resolution allows for the simultaneous consideration of 49 nominations on the Executive Calendar during an executive session, streamlining the confirmation process for multiple federal appointments. The bill directly affects the nominees listed, who include United States Attorneys, ambassadors, and various departmental officials across the federal government. By grouping these nominations together, the resolution enables the Senate to vote on them as a single block rather than individually, which can expedite the confirmation timeline. The measure does not change the qualifications or duties of the positions but rather modifies the procedural method by which the Senate reviews and votes on these specific appointments.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
President
Introduced Apr 27, 2026
Last action May 11, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 11, 2026
How they voted
46–45
Passed · 9 other
Total votes 100
May 11, 2026
D
Democratic45
95% Nay
I
Independent2
100% Nay
R
Republican53
86% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
May 11, 2026
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114. (text: CR 4/27/2026 S2056-2057)
upper
May 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114.
upper
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced
Submitted in Senate
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Thune
RRepublican
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