S.Res. 377 · 119TH CONGRESSAdopted in Senate · Sep 15, 2025

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

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Description

This resolution would allow the Senate to consider groups of executive and ambassadorial nominations simultaneously.

Summary

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What it does

This resolution authorizes the Senate to consider a group of nominations for executive officers and ambassadors simultaneously in a single package during Executive Session. The nominations include positions within the Departments of Defense, Energy, the Interior, and Labor, as well as ambassadorial appointments to Argentina, Greece, Liechtenstein, and Sweden.

Who is affected

This resolution affects nominees for executive officer positions within the Departments of Defense, Energy, Labor, and the Interior. It also impacts individuals nominated to serve as United States ambassadors to Argentina, Greece, Liechtenstein, and Sweden. The Senate is affected by the authorization to consider these specific nominations collectively in an executive session.

Key provisions

En bloc consideration of nominations. Authorizes the Senate to consider a group of executive and ambassadorial nominations simultaneously during Executive Session rather than individually.
Executive agency appointments. Covers nominations for leadership positions within the Departments of Defense, Energy, the Interior, and Labor.
Ambassadorial appointments. Includes the consideration of United States ambassadors to Argentina, Greece, Liechtenstein, and Sweden.

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Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates

Relationship to existing law

This resolution modifies Senate procedural rules for the Executive Session to allow for the collective consideration of specific nominations to the Executive Calendar, affecting personnel appointments within the Departments of Defense, Energy, the Interior, and Labor, as well as several ambassadorships.

Stated purpose

This resolution authorizes the Senate to consider multiple nominations for executive officers and ambassadors simultaneously in a single group. The intent is to facilitate the confirmation process for positions within the Departments of Defense, Energy, Interior, and Labor, as well as for U.S. ambassadors to Argentina, Greece, Liechtenstein, and Sweden.

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Sep 15, 2025

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Point 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, 2025

The 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, 2025

Motion 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, 2025

Motion 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, 2025

Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461)

Sep 9, 2025

Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462)

Sep 9, 2025

Sep 9, 2025, 6:46 PM ET

SenateAgreed To

On the Motion to Proceed

53 Yes

45 No

VoteProceduralSenate

The Senate agreed to a motion to proceed to a resolution on executive nominations on a party-line vote.

Analysis

The Senate agreed to a motion to proceed to executive session for the consideration of a resolution authorizing the collective grouping of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. This procedural step was approved on a party-line vote, following the measure being laid before the chamber earlier that day. The resolution moved to the next stage of the legislative process in the Senate immediately following the vote.

Implications

The Senate agreed to the motion to proceed on a party-line vote, allowing the chamber to begin formal consideration of the executive resolution. This procedural step enables the Senate to move toward a debate on authorizing the en bloc consideration of specific nominations on the Executive Calendar. Following this vote, the resolution reached the stage of having passed its originating chamber.

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Sep 9, 2025, 6:13 PM ET

SenateAgreed To

On the Motion to Table

53 Yes

46 No

VoteMotion to TableSenate

The Senate agreed to table a motion regarding S.Res. 377 on a party-line vote, ending consideration of the procedural matter.

Analysis

The Senate agreed to a motion to table a procedural point of order regarding the en bloc consideration of certain nominations under S.Res. 377. The motion was adopted on a party-line vote, effectively ending further debate on that specific procedural challenge without a direct ruling on its substance. This action occurred as the Senate moved into executive session to consider the resolution, which later passed the chamber.

Implications

The motion to table was agreed to on a party-line vote, effectively killing the pending procedural challenge and allowing the Senate to continue its consideration of S.Res. 377. Because this vote only disposed of a specific point of order, the underlying resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration of nominations remains active for further action. According to the action history, a motion to proceed to executive session for the measure was subsequently agreed to later that day.

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S.Amdt.3847Proposed

Thune, John

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Thune, John

By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

Sep 11, 2025

Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 513. (CR S6564-6565)

Sep 11, 2025

Motion 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, 2025

Motion 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, 2025

Point 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, 2025

Ruling 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, 2025

Motion 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, 2025

Upon reconsideration, cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 516. (CR S6564)

Sep 11, 2025

Sep 11, 2025, 4:47 PM ET

SenateFailed

On the Decision of the Chair

45 Yes

53 No

VoteSenate

The Senate voted on S.Res. 377, a resolution that would have authorized the en bloc consideration of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar during Executive Session. This procedural measure aimed to streamline the confirmation process by allowing multiple nominations to be considered together rather than individually. The resolution failed with 45 votes in favor and 53 against, falling short of the 50 votes needed for passage. The vote broke entirely along party lines, with all 43 present Democrats voting yes and all 53 Republicans voting no. This outcome prevented the Senate from adopting the expedited consideration process for these nominations. The complete partisan split suggests fundamental disagreement between the parties over how quickly executive nominations should be processed. With the resolution's failure, nominations on the Executive Calendar will continue to be considered under standard procedures, which typically require individual consideration and debate for each nominee. This means the confirmation process for these positions will likely take longer than the resolution would have allowed.

Sep 11, 2025, 4:12 PM ET

SenateAgreed To

On the Motion to Reconsider

52 Yes

45 No

VoteSenate

The Senate agreed to a motion to reconsider a resolution on en bloc nomination procedures on a party-line vote.

Analysis

The Senate agreed to a motion to reconsider a procedural resolution concerning the collective consideration of executive nominations. The motion was approved on a party-line vote, allowing the chamber to revisit the measure. Following this action, the Senate subsequently invoked cloture on the resolution later that same day.

Implications

The approval of this motion to reconsider on a party-line vote allowed the Senate to revisit the procedural status of S.Res. 377. Following this action, the Senate successfully invoked cloture on the resolution, clearing the way for its eventual passage. The resolution authorizes the en bloc consideration of specific nominations currently on the Executive Calendar.

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Sep 11, 2025, 11:01 AM ET

SenateRejected

On the Cloture Motion

52 Yes

47 No

VoteClotureSenate

On September 11, 2025, the Senate voted 52-47 on a cloture motion for S.Res. 377, an executive resolution that would have allowed the Senate to consider multiple executive nominations together in a single vote during executive session. The cloture motion failed to reach the 60 votes required to end debate and advance the resolution. The vote broke sharply along party lines. All 52 Republicans voted to invoke cloture, while 44 Democrats opposed it and no Democrats supported it. One Republican voted against cloture. Because cloture failed, debate on the resolution continues, and the nominations cannot proceed under the en bloc consideration process at this time. With cloture rejected, Senate Democrats have successfully blocked the procedural resolution. The underlying nominations remain on the Executive Calendar, but their consideration will not proceed under the expedited en bloc framework that Republicans sought. Leadership may attempt to bring the cloture motion back for another vote, pursue nominations individually, or negotiate alternative procedures.

Sep 11, 2025, 5:10 PM ET

SenateAgreed To

On the Cloture Motion

53 Yes

43 No

VoteClotureSenate

The Senate agreed to a cloture motion on a resolution for en bloc nomination consideration on a party-line vote.

Analysis

The Senate agreed to a cloture motion to end debate on an executive resolution regarding the en bloc consideration of certain nominations. The motion was approved on a party-line vote following a procedural ruling concerning the required threshold for ending debate. This action allows the Senate to proceed toward a final vote on the resolution.

Implications

The invocation of cloture on a party-line vote ends debate on the executive resolution, allowing the Senate to proceed toward a final vote on the measure. If the resolution is adopted, it will authorize the en bloc consideration of specific nominations currently on the Executive Calendar. According to the bill's current stage, the resolution has since passed the Senate.

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Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6591)

Sep 15, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 517.

Sep 15, 2025

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 517.

Sep 15, 2025

Sep 15, 2025, 5:30 PM ET

SenateAgreed To

On the Resolution

51 Yes

44 No

VoteSenate

The Senate agreed to S.Res. 377 on a party-line vote, authorizing the joint consideration of several nominations in executive session.

Analysis

The Senate agreed to an executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration of specific nominations on the Executive Calendar. The measure was approved on a party-line vote following a period of Senate consideration and a successful cloture motion. This procedural step allows the chamber to process multiple nominations simultaneously rather than individually.

Implications

The adoption of this resolution on a party-line vote allows the Senate to consider a specific group of executive nominations together rather than individually. With the resolution agreed to, the chamber may now proceed to the en bloc consideration of these nominations as authorized by the measure.

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IntroducedSep 8, 2025

ReportedSep 8, 2025

Adopted in SenateFailedSep 15, 2025

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IntroducedSep 8, 2025

ReportedSep 8, 2025

Adopted in SenateFailedSep 15, 2025

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