S.Res. 690 Agreed to in the Senate Congress

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

Introduced
Committee
Agreed to in Senate

Sponsor Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] Introduced April 27, 2026 Cosponsors 0 Latest action May 11, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

SenateMay 11, 2026·Roll 114·S.Res. 690
S. Res. 690
On the Resolution S.Res. 690

Resolution Agreed to46–45
R 46–0 D 0–43 I 0–2
SenateApr 30, 2026·Roll 112·S.Res. 690
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 690
On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 690

Cloture Motion Agreed to51–46
R 51–0 D 0–44 I 0–2
SenateApr 28, 2026·Roll 107·S.Res. 690
Motion to Proceed to Executive Session to Consider S. Res. 690
On the Motion to Proceed S.Res. 690

Motion to Proceed Agreed to52–47
R 52–0 D 0–45 I 0–2

Actions

May 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)
May 11, 2026 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114.
May 11, 2026 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2193-2194)
Apr 30, 2026 By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/11/2026.
Apr 30, 2026 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2148-2149)
Apr 30, 2026 Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 112. (CR S2148-2149)
Apr 30, 2026 By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
Apr 28, 2026 Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2065)
Apr 28, 2026 Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2065)
Apr 28, 2026 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)
Apr 27, 2026 Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 5.
Apr 27, 2026 Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (text: CR S2056-2057)
Apr 27, 2026 Submitted in Senate

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