PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114. (text: CR 4/27/2026 S2056-2057)
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Version 55 · Passed Senate · May 11, 2026
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.
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Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] · R–SD
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114. (text: CR 4/27/2026 S2056-2057)
Senate roll call 114 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114.
Senate roll call 114 · Individual votesConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2193-2194)
By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/11/2026.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2148-2149)
Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 112. (CR S2148-2149)
Senate roll call 112 · Individual votesBy unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2065)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2065)
Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 107. (CR S2065)
Senate roll call 107 · Individual votesPlaced on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 5.
Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (text: CR S2056-2057)
Submitted in Senate
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