S.Res. 690 · 119th Congress

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

Introduced on Apr 27, 2026 by John Thune (R-SD). 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)

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Apr 27, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
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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

  • Legislative rules and procedure
  • Senate

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed Senate, May 11, 2026). Public domain.

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.

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 Proceed
    Apr 28, 2026· Senate· Procedural· Motion to Proceed Agreed to 52–47
  2. On the Cloture Motion
    Apr 30, 2026· Senate· Cloture· Cloture Motion Agreed to 51–46
  3. On the Resolution
    May 11, 2026· Senate· Passage· Resolution Agreed to 46–45

History

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

  1. Apr 27, 2026Submitted in Senate
  2. Apr 27, 2026 · SenateSubmitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (text: CR S2056-2057)
  3. Apr 27, 2026 · SenatePlaced on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 5.
  4. Apr 28, 2026 · SenateMotion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 107. (CR S2065)Senate · Roll call 107
  5. Apr 28, 2026 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2065)
  6. Apr 28, 2026 · SenateCloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2065)
  7. Apr 30, 2026 · SenateBy unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
  8. Apr 30, 2026 · SenateCloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 112. (CR S2148-2149)Senate · Roll call 112
  9. Apr 30, 2026 · SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2148-2149)
  10. Apr 30, 2026 · SenateBy unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/11/2026.
  11. May 11, 2026 · SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2193-2194)
  12. May 11, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114.Senate · Roll call 114
  13. May 11, 2026 · SenateResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114. (text: CR 4/27/2026 S2056-2057)Senate · Roll call 114

Sources and method

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.