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S.Res. 690 · 119th Congress · Congress

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

Authorizes Senate consideration of 49 executive and ambassador nominations. AI-read

Passed a chamber Introduced Apr 27, 2026 Latest action May 11, 2026

What it does

This resolution authorizes the en bloc consideration of 49 nominations for various roles, including executive officers and ambassadors. For example, nominees are appointed to serve in the Departments of Commerce, Justice, State, and Transportation. The package also includes nominations to serve as U.S. ambassador to Iceland, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, May 11, 2026 (Passed Senate). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.

Roll call votes

DateQuestionParty split (yea)Result
Apr 28, 2026
Senate roll 766
On the Motion to ProceedAn executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
D 0–45 · R 52–0 · I 0–2
Passed
52–47
Apr 30, 2026
Senate roll 771
On the Cloture MotionAn executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
D 0–44 · R 51–0 · I 0–2
Passed
51–46
May 11, 2026
Senate roll 773
On the ResolutionAn executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
D 0–43 · R 46–0 · I 0–2
Passed
46–45

Latest action

May 11, 2026 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114. (text: CR 4/27/2026 S2056-2057)