S.Res. 377 · 119th Congress

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

Introduced on Sep 8, 2025 by John Thune (R-SD). Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 517.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Sep 8, 2025
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Congress
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers

Subjects

  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Federal officials
  • Legislative rules and procedure
  • Senate

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Sep 8, 2025). Public domain.

This resolution provides for the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of nominations for various executive officers and ambassadors. The agencies in which the executive officers shall serve include the Departments of Defense, Energy, the Interior, and Labor. The ambassadors shall represent the United States to Argentina, Greece, Liechtenstein, and Sweden.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

John ThuneR-SDSponsor

No cosponsors.

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On the Motion to Table
    Sep 9, 2025· Senate· Procedural· Motion to Table Agreed to 53–46
  2. On the Motion to Proceed
    Sep 9, 2025· Senate· Procedural· Motion to Proceed Agreed to 53–45
  3. On the Cloture Motion
    Sep 11, 2025· Senate· Cloture· Cloture Motion Rejected 52–47
  4. On the Motion to Reconsider
    Sep 11, 2025· Senate· Procedural· Motion to Reconsider Agreed to 52–45
  5. On the Decision of the Chair
    Sep 11, 2025· Senate· Procedural· Decision of Chair Not Sustained 45–53
  6. On the Cloture Motion
    Sep 11, 2025· Senate· Cloture· Cloture Motion Agreed to 53–43
  7. On the Resolution
    Sep 15, 2025· Senate· Passage· Resolution Agreed to 51–44

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Sep 8, 2025Introduced in Senate
  2. Sep 8, 2025 · SenateSubmitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
  3. Sep 8, 2025 · SenatePlaced on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 1.
  4. Sep 9, 2025 · SenatePoint of order by Senator Schumer that the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar No. 1, S.Res. 377, is not in order because legislation that provides for the en bloc consideration of individual nominations is legislative business and should be considered in legislative session raised in Senate.
  5. Sep 9, 2025 · SenateThe Chair, under the provisions of Rule XX, submits the question to the Senate for its decision: Is a resolution for the en bloc consideration of specific nominations on the Executive Calendar required to be considered in legislative session?.
  6. Sep 9, 2025 · SenateMotion to table the point of order made by Senator Schumer, the question being: Is a resolution for the en bloc consideration of specific nominations on the Executive Calendar required to be considered in legislative session? agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 510.Senate · Roll call 510
  7. Sep 9, 2025 · SenateMotion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 511.Senate · Roll call 511
  8. Sep 9, 2025 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461)
  9. Sep 9, 2025 · SenateCloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462)
  10. Sep 11, 2025 · SenateBy unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
  11. Sep 11, 2025 · SenateCloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 513. (CR S6564-6565)Senate · Roll call 513
  12. Sep 11, 2025 · SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on S. Res. 377 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 513) made in Senate.
  13. Sep 11, 2025 · SenateMotion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on S. Res. 377 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 513) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 514.Senate · Roll call 513
  14. Sep 11, 2025 · SenatePoint of order by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedent of the Senate on November 21, 2013, the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312, or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.
  15. Sep 11, 2025 · SenateRuling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Thune with respect to the precedent set on November 21, 2013 regarding the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312, or Article 3 judges, ruled out of order.
  16. Sep 11, 2025 · SenateMotion by Senator Thune to appeal the ruling of the chair that the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 or.
  17. Sep 11, 2025 · SenateRuling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Thune with respect to the precedent set on November 21, 2013 regarding the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312, or Article 3 judges not sustained by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 53. Record Vote Number: 515.Senate · Roll call 515
  18. Sep 11, 2025 · SenateUpon reconsideration, cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 516. (CR S6564)Senate · Roll call 516
  19. Sep 15, 2025 · SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6591)
  20. Sep 15, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 517.Senate · Roll call 517
  21. Sep 15, 2025 · SenateResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 517.Senate · Roll call 517

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