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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution · Senate · Roll call #217 · July 30, 2026, 01:46 PM
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SRES 817 allows the Senate to consider multiple executive nominations together in a single vote during a closed executive session rather than voting on each nomination individually. The nominations cover various federal positions across several departments and agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Energy, the Interior, State, and the Treasury, as well as positions on the National Labor Relations Board, National Transportation Safety Board, and Consumer Product Safety Commission. The resolution also covers nominations for ambassadorships to countries including Brazil, Cambodia, Cyprus, and the Gambia, as well as representation to the United Nations and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and judges for District of Columbia courts.
By allowing en bloc consideration, the Senate can process multiple nominations in a single vote during an executive session—a private meeting where only senators are present. This procedure streamlines the confirmation process by consolidating votes on nominees across different agencies and positions rather than holding separate votes for each individual. The resolution applies specifically to the nominees already listed on the Executive Calendar at the time the resolution is adopted.
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