S.Res. 690 was agreed to by the Senate on May 11, 2026
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
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Passed one chamberMay 11, 2026
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What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 51 words.
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.
Context
- Policy area
- Congress: 28 of 922 bills became law, 113th–118th (3%)
- Sponsor
- 12 of 316 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 2, from placed on calendar senate to agreed to senate · 1,206 words
- Subjects
- Legislative rules and procedureSenate
- Latest action
- 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)
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
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Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]