An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This Senate resolution is a procedural measure that allows the Senate to consider approximately 90 executive branch nominations as a single group rather than voting on each one individually. It covers appointments across Defense, Treasury, Labor, HUD, State, EPA, VA, Agriculture, Commerce, and other agencies.
Who Benefits and How
The nominated individuals benefit by having their confirmations streamlined through a single vote. The executive branch benefits from faster staffing of senior positions. The Senate benefits from more efficient use of floor time.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No direct economic burden is imposed. However, some argue that en bloc consideration reduces individual scrutiny of nominees compared to separate votes.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes grouped consideration of 90+ nominations including Cabinet-level positions, US Attorneys, Ambassadors, and agency officials
- Covers appointments at DOD, Treasury, Labor, HUD, DHS, EPA, USDA, Commerce, State, VA, and independent agencies
- Includes 4 TVA Board members, FDIC Chair, CFTC Chair, and NLRB members
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Senate procedural resolution authorizing en bloc (grouped) consideration of approximately 90 executive branch nominations pending on the Executive Calendar.
Who Benefits
- Nominated individuals
- Executive branch agencies awaiting staffing
- Senate floor efficiency
Who Bears Costs
- None - procedural measure
Key Policy Areas
Government Operations, Executive Nominations
Primary Purpose
Senate procedural resolution authorizing en bloc (grouped) consideration of approximately 90 executive branch nominations pending on the Executive Calendar.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Streamline confirmation of executive branch appointments through grouped voting"
Legislative Progress
IntroducedCloture, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was …
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII …
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8433)
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8433)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8433)
Introduced in Senate
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. …
Submitted in the Senate Placed on Executive Calendar under Over, …
Mr. Thune submitted the following resolution; which was ordered to …
On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 520
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 520
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_senate"
- → United States Senate
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