S. Res. 817 · Passed Senate · 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

• Provides for en bloc consideration of nominations for executive officers, judges, ambassadors, and related positions.
• Covers officers for the Departments of Defense, Energy, the Interior, State, and the Treasury.
• Covers representatives to the United Nations, the OECD, Brazil, Cambodia, Cyprus, and the Gambia, among others.
• Includes nominees to the National Labor Relations Board, National Transportation Safety Board, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and District of Columbia courts.

Official summary

This resolution provides for the en bloc consideration of nominations for various executive officers, judges, ambassadors, and related positions. Agencies in which the executive officers shall serve include the Departments of Defense, Energy, the Interior, State, and the Treasury. Additional nominees shall represent the United States to, among others, the United Nations, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Brazil, Cambodia, Cyprus, and the Gambia. Nominees are also appointed to the National Labor Relations Board, National Transportation Safety Board, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and District of Columbia (DC) courts.

Latest action

Jul 30, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.