S.Res. 817 · 119th Congress
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Where it stands
- Introduced Done · Jul 23, 2026
- Committee Not recorded
- Agreed to in Senate Done · Jul 30, 2026
From the official actions on Congress.gov. Resolutions of this kind don't go to the President.
Key points
- What it changes
- A plain-language summary isn't ready yet. The official summary below describes the bill.
- Who it affects
- A plain-language summary isn't ready yet. The official summary below describes the bill.
- What it costs
- No cost estimate yet.
- Where it stands
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217. (Jul 30, 2026)
- What happens next
- The Senate agreed to it. A simple resolution applies only to the Senate and does not become law.
Official summary
This resolution provides for the en bloc consideration of nominations for various executive officers, judges, ambassadors, and related positions. Agencies in which the executive officers shall serve include the Departments of Defense, Energy, the Interior, State, and the Treasury. Additional nominees shall represent the United States to, among others, the United Nations, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Brazil, Cambodia, Cyprus, and the Gambia. Nominees are also appointed to the National Labor Relations Board, National Transportation Safety Board, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and District of Columbia (DC) courts.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service (Passed Senate version), via Congress.gov.
Recorded votes
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On the Resolution: Resolution Agreed to (50–47)
This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber.Votes by party
How each party voted on roll call 217 Party Yes No Present Did not vote Share voting Yes Democratic 0 45 0 0 Republican 50 0 0 3 Independent 0 2 0 0 Party totals from the official roll call.
Map: how each state voted
Each state is shaded by the share of its senators who voted Yes, out of those who voted Yes or No. Colors show the vote, not party.
U.S. Senate roll call vote (data via Voteview, UCLA) ↗ — includes how every member voted
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On the Cloture Motion: Cloture Motion Agreed to (50–45)
This vote set how the bill is debated. It is not a vote for or against the bill.Votes by party
How each party voted on roll call 214 Party Yes No Present Did not vote Share voting Yes Democratic 0 43 0 2 Republican 50 0 0 3 Independent 0 2 0 0 Party totals from the official roll call.
Map: how each state voted
Each state is shaded by the share of its senators who voted Yes, out of those who voted Yes or No. Colors show the vote, not party.
U.S. Senate roll call vote (data via Voteview, UCLA) ↗ — includes how every member voted
Vote types come from the official question text. How we label votes
Legislative history
- Jul 30, 2026Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.
- Jul 30, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.
- Jul 30, 2026Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4353, S4360)
- Jul 29, 2026By unanimous consent agreement, vote 7/30/2026.
- Jul 29, 2026Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4323)
- Jul 29, 2026Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 214. (CR S4323)
- Jul 29, 2026By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
- Jul 27, 2026Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4276)
- Jul 27, 2026Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4276)
- Jul 27, 2026Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
- Jul 23, 2026Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 6.
- Jul 23, 2026Submitted in the Senate Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (text: CR S4272-4273)
- Jul 23, 2026Submitted in Senate