What it does
SourcedThis 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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Passed Senate, Jul 30, 2026).
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What has happened
Sourced- Jul 30, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
Recorded votes
Sourced- Jul 30, 2026 · SenateResolution Agreed to 50–47Iowa: Joni Ernst yes, Chuck Grassley yesOn the Resolution · needed a majority
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
- Jul 29, 2026 · SenateCloture Motion Agreed to 50–45Iowa: Joni Ernst yes, Chuck Grassley yesOn the Cloture Motion · needed a majority