S.Res. 690An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

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Sponsor: John Thune [R-SD]
Policy area: Congress
Latest action: May 11, 2026 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114. (text: CR 4/27/2026 S2056-2057)

IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Passed the SenateMay 11, 2026

What the measure doesCRS summary

This resolution authorizes the en bloc consideration of 49 nominations for various roles, including executive officers and ambassadors. For example, nominees are appointed to serve in the Departments of Commerce, Justice, State, and Transportation. The package also includes nominations to serve as U.S. ambassador to Iceland, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S.Res. 690 as passed Senate on May 11, 2026. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

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Apr 28, 2026Each bar: ✓ Yea from the bottom, ✕ Nay aboveMay 11, 2026

How every member votedSenate roll call 107

Senate Apr 28, 2026 · the primary vote

On the Motion to Proceed

Motion to Proceed to Executive Session to Consider S. Res. 690

Motion to Proceed Agreed to

52 Yea 47 Nay 1 not voting

Party-line vote No voting member broke with their own party.

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Democratic45 members

Independent2 members

Republican53 members

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