S. Res. 520 · On the floor · Congress

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

Sponsor: John Thune (R-SD)

What it does

• Authorizes en bloc consideration in Executive Session of 85 pending nominations spanning the Departments of Labor, Defense, State, and other agencies.
• Permits a single vote to confirm multiple executive branch nominees, Assistant Secretaries, Under Secretaries, General Counsels, Inspectors General, United States Attorneys, and judges simultaneously.

Latest action

Dec 4, 2025: Cloture, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 37. Record Vote Number: 633. (CR S8501)