S.Res. 817 Agreed to in the Senate Congress

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

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Agreed to in Senate
Sponsor Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] Introduced July 23, 2026 Cosponsors 0 Latest action July 30, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Jul 30, 2026 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.
  2. Jul 30, 2026 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4353, S4360)
  3. Jul 29, 2026 By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/30/2026.
  4. Jul 29, 2026 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4323)
  5. Jul 29, 2026 Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 214. (CR S4323)
  6. Jul 29, 2026 By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
  7. Jul 27, 2026 Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4276)
  8. Jul 27, 2026 Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4276)
  9. Jul 27, 2026 Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
  10. Jul 23, 2026 Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 6.
  11. Jul 23, 2026 Submitted in the Senate Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (text: CR S4272-4273)
  12. Jul 23, 2026 Submitted in Senate

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