This resolution, S. RES. 377, authorizes the Senate to proceed with the en bloc consideration of a significant number of nominations during an Executive Session. En bloc consideration allows multiple nominations to be considered and voted upon collectively, rather than individually, which can expedite the confirmation process. The resolution specifically lists 48 nominations for various critical roles within the federal government. These include appointments to key positions such as Assistant Administrators for the Environmental Protection Agency, Under Secretaries for the Departments of Energy, Defense, Agriculture, and State, and Assistant Secretaries for the Departments of Interior, Defense, Energy, Air Force, Labor, and Housing and Urban Development. Additionally, the resolution covers nominations for important leadership roles including the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration, Solicitor of the Department of the Interior, Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, and Inspector General for the Central Intelligence Agency. Several nominations for the Amtrak Board of Directors, the Export-Import Bank, and various transportation agencies are also included. The list further encompasses several ambassadorial appointments, such as Ambassadors to the Swiss Confederation (also Liechtenstein), Greece, the Kingdom of Sweden, and the Argentine Republic. Other diplomatic roles include Representatives to the United Nations for U.N. Management and Reform and for Special Political Affairs. This comprehensive list of nominees spans a wide range of executive and diplomatic functions, underscoring the resolution's intent to efficiently advance numerous appointments.
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Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
Introduced in Senate
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 1.
Point of order by Senator Schumer that the motion to proceed to Executive Calendar No. 1, S.Res. 377, is not in order because legislation that provides for the en bloc consideration of individual nominations is legislative business and such resolution should be required to be considered in legislative session raised in Senate.
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462)
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462: 1)
The Chair, under the provisions of Rule XX, submits the question to the Senate for its decision: Is a resolution for the en bloc consideration of specific nominations on the Executive Calendar required to be considered in legislative session?.
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461-6462: 3)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461)
Point of order by Senator Schumer that the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar No. 1, S.Res. 377, is not in order because legislation that provides for the en bloc consideration of individual nominations is legislative business and such resolution should b raised in Senate.
Point of order by Senator Schumer that the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar No. 1, S.Res. 377, is not in order because legislation that provides for the en bloc consideration of individual nominations is legislative business and should be considered in legislative session raised in Senate.
Ruling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Schumer that a resolution for the en bloc consideration of specific nominations on the Executive Calendar required to be considered in legislative session not sustained.
Motion to table the point of order made by Senator Schumer, the question being: Is a resolution for the en bloc consideration of specific nominations on the Executive Calendar required to be considered in legislative session? agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 510.
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
Point of order by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedent of the Senate on November 21, 2013, the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312, or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.
Motion by Senator Thune to appeal the ruling of the chair that the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 or.
Ruling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Thune with respect to the precedent set on November 21, 2013 regarding the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312, or Article 3 judges, ruled out of order.
Motion by Senator Thune to appeal the ruling of the chair that the threshold for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority.
Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on S. Res. 377 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 513) made in Senate.
On the Motion to Reconsider S.Res. 377: Motion to Reconsider Agreed to
Ruling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Thune with respect to the precedent set on November 21, 2013 regarding the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312, or Article 3 judges not sustained by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 53. Record Vote Number: 515.
Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
Introduced in Senate
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 1.
Point of order by Senator Schumer that the motion to proceed to Executive Calendar No. 1, S.Res. 377, is not in order because legislation that provides for the en bloc consideration of individual nominations is legislative business and such resolution should be required to be considered in legislative session raised in Senate.
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462)
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462: 1)
The Chair, under the provisions of Rule XX, submits the question to the Senate for its decision: Is a resolution for the en bloc consideration of specific nominations on the Executive Calendar required to be considered in legislative session?.
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461-6462: 3)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461)
Point of order by Senator Schumer that the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar No. 1, S.Res. 377, is not in order because legislation that provides for the en bloc consideration of individual nominations is legislative business and such resolution should b raised in Senate.
Point of order by Senator Schumer that the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar No. 1, S.Res. 377, is not in order because legislation that provides for the en bloc consideration of individual nominations is legislative business and should be considered in legislative session raised in Senate.
Ruling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Schumer that a resolution for the en bloc consideration of specific nominations on the Executive Calendar required to be considered in legislative session not sustained.
Motion to table the point of order made by Senator Schumer, the question being: Is a resolution for the en bloc consideration of specific nominations on the Executive Calendar required to be considered in legislative session? agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 510.
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
Point of order by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedent of the Senate on November 21, 2013, the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312, or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.
Motion by Senator Thune to appeal the ruling of the chair that the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 or.
Ruling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Thune with respect to the precedent set on November 21, 2013 regarding the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312, or Article 3 judges, ruled out of order.
Motion by Senator Thune to appeal the ruling of the chair that the threshold for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority.
Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on S. Res. 377 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 513) made in Senate.
On the Motion to Reconsider S.Res. 377: Motion to Reconsider Agreed to
Ruling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Thune with respect to the precedent set on November 21, 2013 regarding the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312, or Article 3 judges not sustained by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 53. Record Vote Number: 515.
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An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
USA119th CongressSRES-377| Senate
| Updated: 9/15/2025
This resolution, S. RES. 377, authorizes the Senate to proceed with the en bloc consideration of a significant number of nominations during an Executive Session. En bloc consideration allows multiple nominations to be considered and voted upon collectively, rather than individually, which can expedite the confirmation process. The resolution specifically lists 48 nominations for various critical roles within the federal government. These include appointments to key positions such as Assistant Administrators for the Environmental Protection Agency, Under Secretaries for the Departments of Energy, Defense, Agriculture, and State, and Assistant Secretaries for the Departments of Interior, Defense, Energy, Air Force, Labor, and Housing and Urban Development. Additionally, the resolution covers nominations for important leadership roles including the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration, Solicitor of the Department of the Interior, Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, and Inspector General for the Central Intelligence Agency. Several nominations for the Amtrak Board of Directors, the Export-Import Bank, and various transportation agencies are also included. The list further encompasses several ambassadorial appointments, such as Ambassadors to the Swiss Confederation (also Liechtenstein), Greece, the Kingdom of Sweden, and the Argentine Republic. Other diplomatic roles include Representatives to the United Nations for U.N. Management and Reform and for Special Political Affairs. This comprehensive list of nominees spans a wide range of executive and diplomatic functions, underscoring the resolution's intent to efficiently advance numerous appointments.
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Timeline
Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
Introduced in Senate
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 1.
Point of order by Senator Schumer that the motion to proceed to Executive Calendar No. 1, S.Res. 377, is not in order because legislation that provides for the en bloc consideration of individual nominations is legislative business and such resolution should be required to be considered in legislative session raised in Senate.
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462)
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462: 1)
The Chair, under the provisions of Rule XX, submits the question to the Senate for its decision: Is a resolution for the en bloc consideration of specific nominations on the Executive Calendar required to be considered in legislative session?.
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461-6462: 3)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461)
Point of order by Senator Schumer that the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar No. 1, S.Res. 377, is not in order because legislation that provides for the en bloc consideration of individual nominations is legislative business and such resolution should b raised in Senate.
Point of order by Senator Schumer that the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar No. 1, S.Res. 377, is not in order because legislation that provides for the en bloc consideration of individual nominations is legislative business and should be considered in legislative session raised in Senate.
Ruling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Schumer that a resolution for the en bloc consideration of specific nominations on the Executive Calendar required to be considered in legislative session not sustained.
Motion to table the point of order made by Senator Schumer, the question being: Is a resolution for the en bloc consideration of specific nominations on the Executive Calendar required to be considered in legislative session? agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 510.
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
Point of order by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedent of the Senate on November 21, 2013, the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312, or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.
Motion by Senator Thune to appeal the ruling of the chair that the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 or.
Ruling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Thune with respect to the precedent set on November 21, 2013 regarding the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312, or Article 3 judges, ruled out of order.
Motion by Senator Thune to appeal the ruling of the chair that the threshold for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority.
Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on S. Res. 377 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 513) made in Senate.
On the Motion to Reconsider S.Res. 377: Motion to Reconsider Agreed to
Ruling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Thune with respect to the precedent set on November 21, 2013 regarding the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312, or Article 3 judges not sustained by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 53. Record Vote Number: 515.
Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
Introduced in Senate
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 1.
Point of order by Senator Schumer that the motion to proceed to Executive Calendar No. 1, S.Res. 377, is not in order because legislation that provides for the en bloc consideration of individual nominations is legislative business and such resolution should be required to be considered in legislative session raised in Senate.
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462)
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462: 1)
The Chair, under the provisions of Rule XX, submits the question to the Senate for its decision: Is a resolution for the en bloc consideration of specific nominations on the Executive Calendar required to be considered in legislative session?.
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461-6462: 3)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461)
Point of order by Senator Schumer that the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar No. 1, S.Res. 377, is not in order because legislation that provides for the en bloc consideration of individual nominations is legislative business and such resolution should b raised in Senate.
Point of order by Senator Schumer that the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar No. 1, S.Res. 377, is not in order because legislation that provides for the en bloc consideration of individual nominations is legislative business and should be considered in legislative session raised in Senate.
Ruling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Schumer that a resolution for the en bloc consideration of specific nominations on the Executive Calendar required to be considered in legislative session not sustained.
Motion to table the point of order made by Senator Schumer, the question being: Is a resolution for the en bloc consideration of specific nominations on the Executive Calendar required to be considered in legislative session? agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 510.
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
Point of order by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedent of the Senate on November 21, 2013, the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312, or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.
Motion by Senator Thune to appeal the ruling of the chair that the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 or.
Ruling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Thune with respect to the precedent set on November 21, 2013 regarding the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312, or Article 3 judges, ruled out of order.
Motion by Senator Thune to appeal the ruling of the chair that the threshold for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority.
Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on S. Res. 377 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 513) made in Senate.
On the Motion to Reconsider S.Res. 377: Motion to Reconsider Agreed to
Ruling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Thune with respect to the precedent set on November 21, 2013 regarding the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312, or Article 3 judges not sustained by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 53. Record Vote Number: 515.