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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
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Sep 8, 2025
Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 8, 2025
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 1.
Sep 9, 2025
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.
Sep 9, 2025
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462)
Sep 9, 2025
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462: 1)
Sep 9, 2025
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?.
Sep 9, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461-6462: 3)
Sep 9, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461)
Sep 9, 2025
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.
Sep 9, 2025
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.
Sep 9, 2025
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.
Sep 9, 2025
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.
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Sep 9, 2025
Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 511.
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Sep 11, 2025
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
Sep 11, 2025
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.
Sep 11, 2025
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.
Sep 11, 2025
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.
Sep 11, 2025
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.
Sep 11, 2025
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.
Sep 11, 2025
On the Motion to Reconsider S.Res. 377: Motion to Reconsider Agreed to
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Sep 11, 2025
Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 513. (CR S6564-6565)
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Sep 11, 2025
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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Sep 11, 2025
Upon reconsideration, cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 516. (CR S6564)
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Sep 15, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6591: 2)
Sep 15, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6591)
Sep 15, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 517.
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  • September 8, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.


  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 8, 2025
    Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 1.


  • September 9, 2025
    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.


  • September 9, 2025
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462)


  • September 9, 2025
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462: 1)


  • September 9, 2025
    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?.


  • September 9, 2025
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461-6462: 3)


  • September 9, 2025
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461)


  • September 9, 2025
    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.


  • September 9, 2025
    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.


  • September 9, 2025
    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.


  • September 9, 2025
    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.
    View Vote


  • September 9, 2025
    Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 511.
    View Vote


  • September 11, 2025
    By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.


  • September 11, 2025
    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.


  • September 11, 2025
    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.


  • September 11, 2025
    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.


  • September 11, 2025
    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.


  • September 11, 2025
    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.


  • September 11, 2025
    On the Motion to Reconsider S.Res. 377: Motion to Reconsider Agreed to
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  • September 11, 2025
    Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 513. (CR S6564-6565)
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  • September 11, 2025
    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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  • September 11, 2025
    Upon reconsideration, cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 516. (CR S6564)
    View Vote


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6591: 2)


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6591)


  • September 15, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 517.
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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
Sep 8, 2025
Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 8, 2025
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 1.
Sep 9, 2025
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.
Sep 9, 2025
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462)
Sep 9, 2025
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462: 1)
Sep 9, 2025
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?.
Sep 9, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461-6462: 3)
Sep 9, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461)
Sep 9, 2025
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.
Sep 9, 2025
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.
Sep 9, 2025
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.
Sep 9, 2025
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.
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Sep 9, 2025
Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 511.
View Vote
Sep 11, 2025
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
Sep 11, 2025
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.
Sep 11, 2025
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.
Sep 11, 2025
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.
Sep 11, 2025
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.
Sep 11, 2025
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.
Sep 11, 2025
On the Motion to Reconsider S.Res. 377: Motion to Reconsider Agreed to
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Sep 11, 2025
Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 513. (CR S6564-6565)
View Vote
Sep 11, 2025
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.
View Vote
Sep 11, 2025
Upon reconsideration, cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 516. (CR S6564)
View Vote
Sep 15, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6591: 2)
Sep 15, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6591)
Sep 15, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 517.
View Vote
  • September 8, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.


  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 8, 2025
    Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 1.


  • September 9, 2025
    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.


  • September 9, 2025
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462)


  • September 9, 2025
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462: 1)


  • September 9, 2025
    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?.


  • September 9, 2025
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461-6462: 3)


  • September 9, 2025
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461)


  • September 9, 2025
    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.


  • September 9, 2025
    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.


  • September 9, 2025
    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.


  • September 9, 2025
    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.
    View Vote


  • September 9, 2025
    Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 511.
    View Vote


  • September 11, 2025
    By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.


  • September 11, 2025
    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.


  • September 11, 2025
    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.


  • September 11, 2025
    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.


  • September 11, 2025
    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.


  • September 11, 2025
    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.


  • September 11, 2025
    On the Motion to Reconsider S.Res. 377: Motion to Reconsider Agreed to
    View Vote


  • September 11, 2025
    Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 513. (CR S6564-6565)
    View Vote


  • September 11, 2025
    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.
    View Vote


  • September 11, 2025
    Upon reconsideration, cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 516. (CR S6564)
    View Vote


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6591: 2)


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6591)


  • September 15, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 517.
    View Vote
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFederal officialsLegislative rules and procedureSenate