Authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Legislative Progress
Mr. Thune submitted the following resolution; which was ordered to …
On the Resolution S.Res. 377
S. Res. 377
On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 377
Motion to Invoke Cloture on Executive Calendar #1 S.Res. 377, Upon Reconsideration
On the Decision of the Chair S.Res. 377
Shall the Decision of the Chair stand as the Judgement of the Senate?
On the Motion to Reconsider S.Res. 377
Motion to Reconsider the Vote by which the Motion to Invoke Cloture on S. Res. 377 was Not Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 377
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 377
On the Motion to Proceed S.Res. 377
Motion to Proceed to Executive Session to consider S.Res. 377
On the Motion to Table S.Res. 377
Motion to Table Schumer Point of Order Re: S. Res. 377
Summary
What This Bill Does
This Senate resolution establishes the procedural framework to consider approximately 55 executive branch nominations together (en bloc). The nominations are heavily concentrated in energy and national security sectors, including positions at DOE, DOD, NNSA, Interior, USDA, DOT, and several ambassadorships.
Who Benefits and How
The executive branch benefits by filling key energy, defense, and agriculture leadership positions more efficiently. The Department of Energy benefits from appointments to nuclear security, fossil energy, and ARPA-E leadership. The Department of Defense benefits from multiple Assistant Secretary and Under Secretary appointments. Federal agencies overseeing energy policy, nuclear security, and agricultural programs gain leadership to implement administration priorities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No direct burden is imposed by this procedural resolution. The en bloc process reduces time for individual scrutiny of nominees, which may concern advocates for thorough vetting of energy and nuclear security leadership.
Key Provisions
- Includes key DOE positions: Under Secretary for Science, Under Secretary for Nuclear Security, ARPA-E Director, Nuclear Energy Assistant Secretary, Fossil Energy Assistant Secretary, Energy Information Administration head
- Multiple NNSA positions for nuclear security and defense programs
- Several DOD positions including Under Secretary of the Army and multiple Assistant Secretaries
- Interior Department positions including Assistant Secretaries and Solicitor
- Ambassadorships to Switzerland/Liechtenstein, Greece, Sweden, and Argentina
- USDA Under Secretary positions for Marketing, Research, and Farm Production
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Procedural resolution to allow en bloc consideration of approximately 55 executive branch nominations focused on energy, defense, interior, transportation, and agriculture positions
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Expedite Senate confirmation process by grouping energy, defense, and agricultural leadership nominations for en bloc consideration"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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