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

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 520

119th Congress

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

Cloture, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, was not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote.

Introduced:Dec 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John Thune

R - SD

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

This executive resolution authorizes en bloc consideration of 73 executive branch nominations, including positions at DOD, Treasury, Labor, HUD, EPA, TVA, and various U.S. Attorney positions. It streamlines Senate confirmation of appointees to Assistant Secretary, Under Secretary, Inspector General, and other senior government roles.

Latest Action

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)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This executive resolution authorizes en bloc consideration of 73 executive branch nominations, including positions at DOD, Treasury, Labor, HUD, EPA, TVA, and various U.S. Attorney positions. It streamlines Senate confirmation of appointees to Assistant Secretary, Under Secretary, Inspector General, and other senior government roles.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Authorizes en bloc consideration of 73 executive nominations
Covers DOD, Treasury, Labor, HUD, EPA, and other agencies
Includes multiple U.S. Attorney nominations for 4-year terms
Covers TVA Board of Directors appointments
Includes DC Superior Court judges for 15-year terms
Cloture vote failed to achieve 60 votes required

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Affects staffing of federal agencies and implementation of administration policies, judicial appointments in DC, federal law enforcement leadership through U.S. Attorney positions, and regional energy policy through TVA board appointments.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Related Subjects

Legislative rules and procedure

Senate

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

520, 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/119-sres-520