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

Last action on Oct 3, 2025Senate: On the Resolution

Summary

S.Res. 412 is a procedural resolution that would authorize the Senate to consider certain pending executive nominations in a consolidated manner during executive session. Rather than voting on each nomination individually, this resolution would allow the Senate to consider multiple nominations together in what is known as en bloc consideration. This is a time-saving procedural mechanism that streamlines the confirmation process for nominations that may not require individual debate or separate votes.

The resolution specifically applies to nominations listed on the Executive Calendar, which is the Senate's formal list of pending executive branch appointments awaiting confirmation. By enabling en bloc consideration, the Senate would be able to process multiple nominations more efficiently, potentially reducing the time spent on routine confirmations and freeing up floor time for other legislative business.

This resolution is non-binding and primarily affects Senate internal procedures rather than creating new laws or policies that directly impact citizens. However, if enacted, it would expedite the confirmation of executive branch officials who would then implement federal policies and programs. The resolution has already passed the Senate and now requires approval from the House of Representatives before it can take effect.

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Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6929-6930)

Oct 3, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 541.

Oct 3, 2025

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 541.

Oct 3, 2025

Oct 3, 2025, 1:39 PM ET

SenateAgreed To

On the Resolution

51 Yes

46 No

VoteSenate

The Senate voted on S.Res. 412, a procedural resolution that would allow the chamber to consider certain executive nominations en bloc during executive session. The resolution passed 51-46 along strict party lines, with all Republicans voting in favor and all Democrats voting against. This resolution changes how the Senate processes nominations by permitting multiple nominees to be considered together rather than individually. En bloc consideration typically speeds up the confirmation process by reducing the time spent on debate and individual votes for each nominee. The party-line vote reflects broader disagreement between Republicans and Democrats over the pace and scope of executive nominations. Republicans, holding a 51-46 majority, used their numbers to advance the procedural measure without any Democratic support. This type of resolution is a common tool used by the majority party to manage the Senate's schedule and expedite business. With passage of this resolution, the Senate can now proceed to consider the specified nominations on the Executive Calendar using the expedited en bloc process, allowing votes on multiple nominees to occur more quickly than would be possible under standard individual consideration.

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6909-6916)

Oct 2, 2025

By unanimous consent agreement, debate 10/3/2025.

Oct 2, 2025

By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

Oct 1, 2025

Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 540.

Oct 1, 2025

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6899-6903)

Oct 1, 2025

By unanimous consent agreement, debate 10/2/2025.

Oct 1, 2025

Oct 1, 2025, 2:18 PM ET

SenateAgreed To

On the Cloture Motion

53 Yes

46 No

VoteClotureSenate

The Senate voted 53-46 to invoke cloture on S.Res. 412, a resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. Cloture invocation ends debate and allows the Senate to proceed to a final vote on the resolution itself. All 53 Republicans voted to invoke cloture while all 44 present Democrats opposed it, making this a strict party-line vote. The resolution required only a simple majority to invoke cloture because it concerns nominations, which fall under the 2013 and 2017 filibuster rule changes that lowered the threshold from 60 votes to a simple majority for all nominations and executive business. With cloture invoked, the Senate will proceed to a final vote on S.Res. 412 within 30 hours. The resolution, if passed, would streamline the consideration of multiple executive nominations by allowing them to be voted on together rather than individually, a procedural step that typically precedes confirmation votes on the underlying nominees.

S.Amdt.3918Proposed

Thune, John

S.Amdt.3919Proposed

Thune, John

Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Sep 29, 2025

Measure laid before Senate by motion.

Sep 29, 2025

Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.

Sep 29, 2025

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

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