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Bill119th CongressFiled Apr 27, 2026Congress
S.Res. 690

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

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What it doesSummary passed senate (May 11, 2026)

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.

What just happenedMay 11, 2026

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114. (text: CR 4/27/2026 S2056-2057)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD](R-SD)Sponsor
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  1. May 11, 2026Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114. (text: CR 4/27/2026 S2056-2057)

  2. May 11, 2026Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114.

  3. May 11, 2026Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2193-2194)

  4. Apr 30, 2026Floor

    By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/11/2026.

  5. Apr 30, 2026Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2148-2149)

  6. Apr 30, 2026Floor

    Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 112. (CR S2148-2149)

  7. Apr 30, 2026Floor

    By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

  8. Apr 28, 2026Floor

    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2065)

  9. Apr 28, 2026Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2065)

  10. Apr 28, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 107. (CR S2065)

  11. Apr 27, 2026Calendars

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

  12. Apr 27, 2026IntroReferral

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

  13. Apr 27, 2026IntroReferral10025

    Submitted in Senate

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