Authorizing the Majority Leader to move to proceed to the en bloc consideration of certain nominations.
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Lankford submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …
Summary
What This Bill Does
A Senate resolution authorizing expedited en bloc consideration of executive branch nominations excluding Cabinet-level positions, federal judges, and Supreme Court justices.
Who Benefits and How
Executive branch gains faster confirmation of sub-Cabinet appointees. Senate efficiency improves by grouping routine nominations.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Senate loses some individual consideration of nominees. Opposition has less opportunity for debate on grouped nominations.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes en bloc consideration of covered nominations
- Excludes Executive Schedule Level I positions (Cabinet)
- Excludes all federal judges including district, appeals, and Supreme Court
- Streamlines Senate confirmation process for routine nominees
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Authorizes Senate Majority Leader to move for en bloc consideration of certain lower-level nominations
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Expedite routine executive branch confirmations"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "majority_leader"
- → Senate Majority Leader
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
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