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

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 412

119th Congress

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

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

Introduced:Sep 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John Thune

Senator

Republican

SD

Cosponsors

33

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Labor and Employment

Summary

This resolution expresses support for workers in the United Auto Workers union as they negotiate new contracts with the 'Big Three' automakers - General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford. It backs the workers' right to organize and collectively bargain, and calls on the automakers to negotiate fairly and offer their employees a good contract.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5090)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution expresses support for workers in the United Auto Workers union as they negotiate new contracts with the 'Big Three' automakers - General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford. It backs the workers' right to organize and collectively bargain, and calls on the automakers to negotiate fairly and offer their employees a good contract.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution expresses support for members of the United Auto Workers union in their negotiations with automakers General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford (known as the <em>Big Three)</em>. The resolution supports workers' rights to organize and to collectively bargain. It also calls on the automakers to negotiate in good faith and offer their workers a fair contract.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Supports the right of United Auto Workers union members to organize and collectively bargain with their employers
Calls on the 'Big Three' automakers to negotiate in good faith and offer their workers a fair contract
Demonstrates Congressional support for the ongoing union contract negotiations in the auto industry

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would primarily impact the hundreds of thousands of United Auto Workers members employed by the 'Big Three' automakers. If passed, it would send a signal of Congressional support for the union's negotiating position and workers' rights. This could strengthen the union's bargaining power and potentially lead to better contract terms for auto industry employees.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Labor and Employment

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

412, 119th Congress (2025). "An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-412