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S.Res. 817 · 119th Congress

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

Passed SenateCongress
IntroducedJul 23, 2026
Passed SenateJul 30, 2026

Where it stands

Passed Senate. Latest step, Jul 30, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217. The Senate passed it 50–47. Both of Iowa's senators voted yes in the Senate.

What it does

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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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Passed Senate, Jul 30, 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. Jul 30, 2026Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217. Roll call recordSenate
  2. 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
  3. Jul 30, 2026Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4353, S4360)Senate
  4. Jul 29, 2026By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/30/2026.Senate
  5. Jul 29, 2026Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4323)Senate
  6. Jul 29, 2026Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 214. (CR S4323) Roll call recordSenate
  7. Jul 29, 2026By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.Senate
  8. Jul 27, 2026Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4276)Senate
  9. Jul 27, 2026Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4276)Senate
  10. Jul 27, 2026Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.Senate
  11. Jul 23, 2026Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 6.Senate
  12. Jul 23, 2026Submitted in the Senate Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (text: CR S4272-4273)Senate
  13. Jul 23, 2026Submitted in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jul 30, 2026 · SenateResolution Agreed to 50–47
    Iowa: Joni Ernst yes, Chuck Grassley yes
    On the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 50 yes, 0 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 45 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Jul 29, 2026 · SenateCloture Motion Agreed to 50–45
    Iowa: Joni Ernst yes, Chuck Grassley yes
    On the Cloture Motion · needed a majority
    R 50 yes, 0 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 43 noEach member · Record