S. Res. 817

Senate

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

Sponsor: Not provided on source page

Vote recorded

A recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

In brief

This executive resolution authorizes the Senate to consider a group of nominations together in Executive Session rather than individually. It targets the procedural handling of presidential appointments for various federal offices. The resolution applies only to Senate internal proceedings and the specific nominees listed on the Executive Calendar. It was introduced and acted upon in the Senate in August 2026.

Votes recorded

Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.

PassedSenate · August 9, 2026Roll call

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

August 9, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
This executive resolution authorizes the en bloc consideration of certain nominations. it was the ninth most-viewed item for the week of August 9, 2026.
Next: Awaits consideration in Executive Session.
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August 9, 2026 · Senate
Debated
Senate Resolution 817 is a procedural measure to expedite the confirmation of presidential nominees.
Next: Pending Senate vote.
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August 9, 2026 · Senate
Vote recorded
A resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations was among the most-viewed items for the week of August 9, 2026.
Passed
Next: Consideration of nominations in Executive Session.
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