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S.Res. 817 (119th)

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

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

23 July 2026

Last action

30 July 2026 · Vote

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.

Sponsors

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]

Subjects

Defence, Energy, Transport

Source updated

3 August 2026

Defence · Energy · Transport

Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 23 July 2026

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 6.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 23 July 2026

    Introduced

    Submitted in the Senate Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (text: CR S4272-4273)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 July 2026

    Introduced

    Submitted in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 July 2026

    Passed

    Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  5. 29 July 2026

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 30 July 2026

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4353, S4360)

    Source: Floor

  7. 30 July 2026

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.

    Source: Floor

Votes

30 July 2026 · Resolution Agreed to · On the Resolution S.Res. 817 · Resolution Agreed to · Official source

Yes 50 · No 47 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 3

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

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Documents

3 official files

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