WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

S.Res. 690 · 119th Congress

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

Passed SenateCongress
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Passed SenateMay 11, 2026

Where it stands

Passed Senate. Latest step, 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) The Senate passed it 46–45.

What it does

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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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Passed Senate, May 11, 2026).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. May 11, 2026Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114. (text: CR 4/27/2026 S2056-2057) Roll call recordSenate
  2. May 11, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  3. May 11, 2026Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2193-2194)Senate
  4. Apr 30, 2026By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/11/2026.Senate
  5. Apr 30, 2026Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2148-2149)Senate
  6. Apr 30, 2026Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 112. (CR S2148-2149) Roll call recordSenate
  7. Apr 30, 2026By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.Senate
  8. Apr 28, 2026Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2065)Senate
  9. Apr 28, 2026Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2065)Senate
  10. Apr 28, 2026Motion 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) Roll call recordSenate
  11. Apr 27, 2026Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 5.Senate
  12. Apr 27, 2026Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (text: CR S2056-2057)Senate
  13. Apr 27, 2026Submitted in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. May 11, 2026 · SenateResolution Agreed to 46–45
    On the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 46 yes, 0 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 43 noEach member · Record
2 other recorded votes (procedure and amendments)
  1. Apr 28, 2026 · SenateMotion to Proceed Agreed to 52–47
    On the Motion to Proceed · needed a majority
    R 52 yes, 0 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 45 noEach member · Record
  2. Apr 30, 2026 · SenateCloture Motion Agreed to 51–46
    On the Cloture Motion · needed a majority
    R 51 yes, 0 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 44 noEach member · Record