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S.Res. 690 (119th): An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

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

senate · Substantive

Rankings updated October 26, 2026, 11:44 AM ET · Votes through September 30, 2026
Exported candidates: 719 | Filings on file, by office: H: 5838 | P: 1467 | S: 1567. These counts include every filing for that office, so they are larger than the ranked list. One person can have more than one filing. Non-voting delegates are left out.

Recorded summary

This Senate executive resolution authorizes en bloc consideration in Executive Session of 49 nominations on the Executive Calendar. The nominees would fill various executive officer roles, including positions in the Departments of Commerce, Justice, State, and Transportation, and ambassadorships to Iceland, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.

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Theological note: The measure is a procedural mechanism for confirming executive officers and ambassadors. Scripture's concern for just and wise civil authority (Romans 13:1-4; Proverbs 29:2) makes the qualifications and conduct of officeholders relevant, but this resolution does not itself enact a policy or act toward a named harm. Its moral weight depends on the individual nominees, which the metadata does not describe.

How this bill is scored

Recorded votes

Roll 107 · April 28, 2026, 11:08 AM · On the Motion to Proceed S.Res. 690 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)

Yea 52 · Nay 47 · Other 1

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Roll 112 · April 30, 2026, 11:36 AM · On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 690 · Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)

Yea 51 · Nay 46 · Other 3

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Roll 114 · May 11, 2026, 05:31 PM · On the Resolution S.Res. 690 · Resolution Agreed to (46-45)

Yea 46 · Nay 45 · Other 9

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