S.Res. 817 was agreed to by the Senate on Jul 30, 2026
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 90 words.
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.
- 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 · 1,787 words
- Subjects
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFederal officialsJudgesLegislative rules and procedureSenate
- Latest action
- Jul 30, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
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