S.Res. 817

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

Sen. John Thune (R-SD)

The resolution would authorize the Senate to consider multiple nominations together in a private executive session rather than individually. This streamlined procedure aims to expedite the confirmation process for certain pending executive branch nominations.[AI-Generated]

Agreed to (50-47) 30 July 2026

Record as of 30 July 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.

30 July 2026 Agreed to (50-47)
What's next: Policy adoption (resolutions don't become law)
1 more action
1. 30 July 2026 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4353, S4360)
29 July 2026 Cloture invoked 50 - 45
3 more actions
1. 29 July 2026 By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/30/2026.
2. 29 July 2026 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4323)
3. 29 July 2026 By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
27 July 2026 Cloture motion filed
27 July 2026 Motion to proceed agreed to
1 more action
1. 27 July 2026 Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4276)
23 July 2026 Placed on calendar (Senate)
1 more action
1. 23 July 2026 Submitted in Senate

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