SRES 412119th CongressIntroduced

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

Introduced: Sep 18, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (R-South Dakota)

Civil Rights & Justice

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This executive resolution authorizes the Senate to consider 108 presidential nominations simultaneously in a single "en bloc" vote rather than voting on each nomination individually. The nominations span a wide range of positions across the federal government, including ambassadors to various countries, assistant secretaries in multiple departments, U.S. attorneys for various districts, and other senior executive branch positions. This procedural mechanism is designed to expedite the confirmation process for these nominees, all of whom have been placed on the Executive Calendar and are awaiting Senate action. The resolution was submitted by Senator Thune in September 2025.

Key Points

1Authorizes simultaneous consideration of 108 executive branch nominations across multiple federal agencies and departments
2Includes 40 ambassadorial and diplomatic positions to countries including India, Poland, Denmark, Singapore, Thailand, and many others
3Contains 14 U.S. Attorney nominations for various federal judicial districts with 4-year terms
4Features numerous assistant secretary and under secretary positions across departments including State, Defense, Treasury, Commerce, Labor, Energy, and Health and Human Services
5Includes regulatory commission appointments such as positions on the Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Impact Areas

Foreign Relations and Diplomacy: Significant number of ambassadorial appointments affecting U.S. representation worldwideFederal Law Enforcement: Multiple U.S. Attorney positions affecting prosecution of federal crimes across various districtsExecutive Branch Operations: Assistant and under secretary positions affecting policy implementation across all major federal departmentsRegulatory Oversight: Commission appointments affecting financial markets, energy regulation, workplace safety, and civil rights enforcementSenate Procedures: Streamlines the confirmation process by allowing bulk consideration rather than individual votes

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