S.Res. 817 · 119th Congress

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

Introduced on Jul 23, 2026 by John Thune (R-SD). Latest action (Jul 30, 2026): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Jul 23, 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

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

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed Senate, Jul 30, 2026). Public domain.

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.

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 Cloture Motion
    Jul 29, 2026· Senate· Cloture· Cloture Motion Agreed to 50–45
  2. On the Resolution
    Jul 30, 2026· Senate· Passage· Resolution Agreed to 50–47

History

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

  1. Jul 23, 2026Submitted in Senate
  2. Jul 23, 2026 · SenateSubmitted in the Senate Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (text: CR S4272-4273)
  3. Jul 23, 2026 · SenatePlaced on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 6.
  4. Jul 27, 2026 · SenateMotion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
  5. Jul 27, 2026 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4276)
  6. Jul 27, 2026 · SenateCloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4276)
  7. Jul 29, 2026 · SenateBy unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
  8. Jul 29, 2026 · SenateCloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 214. (CR S4323)Senate · Roll call 214
  9. Jul 29, 2026 · SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4323)
  10. Jul 29, 2026 · SenateBy unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/30/2026.
  11. Jul 30, 2026 · SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4353, S4360)
  12. Jul 30, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.Senate · Roll call 217
  13. Jul 30, 2026 · SenateResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.Senate · Roll call 217

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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
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.