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

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 532

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. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 645.

Introduced:Dec 11, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John Thune

R - SD

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

This procedural resolution authorizes the Senate to consider 73+ executive branch nominations en bloc (as a single vote), including US Attorneys, Assistant Secretaries across Defense, Treasury, Labor, Commerce, HUD, and EPA, plus TVA board members, DC Superior Court judges, and the GSA Administrator. Passed 52-47.

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 645.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This procedural resolution authorizes the Senate to consider 73+ executive branch nominations en bloc (as a single vote), including US Attorneys, Assistant Secretaries across Defense, Treasury, Labor, Commerce, HUD, and EPA, plus TVA board members, DC Superior Court judges, and the GSA Administrator. Passed 52-47.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Authorizes en bloc consideration of 70+ executive nominations
Includes multiple US Attorney appointments (LA, TN, OH, MI, SC, IN, MO, NC)
Covers assistant secretary positions across Defense, Treasury, Labor, HUD, Commerce
Includes TVA board members, EPA officials, DC Superior Court judges
Contains GSA Administrator, Maritime Administration, Federal Maritime Commissioner
Passed 52-47 on December 11, 2025

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Executive branch agencies receive leadership confirmations across multiple departments. Trump administration fills key positions in Defense, Treasury, and law enforcement. Federal courts and independent agencies gain new appointees. Streamlined process allows Senate to confirm large numbers efficiently.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Related Subjects

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Federal officials

Judges

Legislative rules and procedure

Senate

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

532, 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-532