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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution · Senate · Roll call #114 · May 11, 2026, 05:31 PM
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The Senate resolution authorizes the consideration of 49 executive branch nominations as a single package in closed session, rather than individually. The nominees include six United States Attorneys, seven United States Marshals, nine ambassadors, and officials for positions across multiple federal agencies including the State Department, Department of Defense, Department of Transportation, Department of Commerce, Department of Energy, and independent agencies such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and National Transportation Safety Board. Most positions carry standard four- or five-year terms, with some representing reappointments to existing positions.
Under this resolution, the Senate can proceed to vote on all 49 nominations together in executive session rather than debating and voting on each separately. This procedural mechanism allows the Senate to confirm multiple appointments efficiently without requiring individual floor consideration for each nominee. The resolution itself does not approve or reject any nominations; it only establishes the parliamentary framework allowing the Senate to act on them collectively.
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