An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
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This resolution is a procedural measure passed by the U.S. Senate that allows a group of presidential nominations to be considered and voted on together — all at once — rather than one at a time. This process is known as "en bloc" consideration, meaning nominees are bundled together into a single package. By using this approach, the Senate can more efficiently process a backlog of nominations that have been waiting on the Executive Calendar, which is the official list of presidential nominations awaiting Senate action.
The resolution affects individuals who have been nominated by the President for various executive branch positions — such as appointments to federal agencies, departments, or other government roles. Importantly, this process does not apply to the most senior-level positions (known as Level 1 of the Executive Schedule, such as Cabinet secretaries) or to federal judges, who must still be considered and voted on individually. Essentially, it speeds up the confirmation process for a large number of lower- and mid-level government appointees.
The vote was somewhat contentious, passing 51-44, and involved a procedural dispute about the rules required to move forward. A point of order was raised — and rejected — regarding whether a simple majority vote was sufficient to advance this type of resolution, referencing a precedent set in 2013 when Senate rules were changed to allow simple majority votes on most nominations. Ultimately, the Senate upheld that precedent and passed the resolution, allowing the grouped nominations to proceed toward confirmation.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 517.
September 15, 2025
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 517.
Sep 15, 2025Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6591)
Sep 15, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 517.
Sep 15, 2025Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 513. (CR S6564-6565)
Sep 11, 2025Upon reconsideration, cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 516. (CR S6564)
Sep 11, 2025Ruling 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.
Sep 11, 2025Motion 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.
Sep 11, 2025Ruling 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.
Sep 11, 2025Point 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.
Sep 11, 2025Motion 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.
Sep 11, 2025Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on S. Res. 377 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 513) made in Senate.
Sep 11, 2025By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
Sep 11, 2025Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462)
Sep 9, 2025Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461)
Sep 9, 2025Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 511.
Sep 9, 2025Motion 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.
Sep 9, 2025The 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?.
Sep 9, 2025Point 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.
Sep 9, 2025Introduced in Senate
Sep 8, 2025Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 1.
Sep 8, 2025Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
Sep 8, 2025