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S.Res. 377 · Congress
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Introduced Sep 8, 2025 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 517.
Amendments adopted
Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (R-SD)

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (R-SD)

What does this mean?

This resolution is a procedural shortcut the Senate uses to approve a batch of presidential appointments all at once, instead of voting on each person individually. The nominees include officials who would fill leadership positions at the Departments of Defense, Energy, Interior, and Labor — the federal agencies handling the military, energy policy, public lands and natural resources, and workplace/employment rules — as well as new U.S. ambassadors to Argentina, Greece, Liechtenstein, and Sweden, who would serve as the official American representatives in those countries. The resolution itself doesn't change any policy; it simply speeds up the confirmation process so these named people can start their jobs sooner.

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Bill Lifecycle
Real action history from Congress.gov — where this bill is in the process, and every recorded step along the way.
Introduced in Senate
Sep 8, 2025
Passed Senate
Sep 15, 2025
Full action history (21)
Sep 8, 2025Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 1.
Sep 8, 2025Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
Sep 8, 2025Introduced in Senate
Sep 9, 2025Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462)
Sep 9, 2025Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461)
Sep 9, 2025Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 511.
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