SR377Introduced in the Senate
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Introduced by John Thune, District SD
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An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Where it stands
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 517.
September 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: On the Resolution S.Res. 377 RC# 517 · September 15, 2025
51
Yes
44
No
5
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Banks | IN-3 | Yes |
| Lisa Murkowski | AK | Yes |
| Dan Sullivan | AK | Yes |
| Tommy Tuberville | AL | Yes |
| Katie Boyd Britt | AL | Yes |
| John Boozman | AR | Yes |
| Tom Cotton | AR | Yes |
| Ruben Gallego | AZ | No |
| Mark Kelly | AZ | No |
| Adam Schiff | CA | No |
Bill history
Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Calendar No. 1.
Point of order by Senator Schumer that the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider Executive Calendar No. 1, S.Res. 377, is not in order because legislation that provides for the en bloc consideration of individual nominations is legislative business and should be considered in legislative session raised in Senate.
The Chair, under the provisions of Rule XX, submits the question to the Senate for its decision: Is a resolution for the en bloc consideration of specific nominations on the Executive Calendar required to be considered in legislative session?.
Motion to table the point of order made by Senator Schumer, the question being: Is a resolution for the en bloc consideration of specific nominations on the Executive Calendar required to be considered in legislative session? agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 510.
Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 511.
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6461)
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6462)
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 513. (CR S6564-6565)
Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on S. Res. 377 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 513) made in Senate.
Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on S. Res. 377 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 513) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 514.
Point of order by Senator Thune that consistent with the precedent of the Senate on November 21, 2013, the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on Level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312, or Article 3 judges, is a simple majority raised in Senate.
Ruling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Thune with respect to the precedent set on November 21, 2013 regarding the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312, or Article 3 judges, ruled out of order.
Motion by Senator Thune to appeal the ruling of the chair that the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312 or.
Ruling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Thune with respect to the precedent set on November 21, 2013 regarding the threshold for cloture on an Executive resolution for en bloc consideration of nominations with a calendar number on the Executive Calendar, other than those on level 1 of the Executive Schedule under 5 U.S.C. 5312, or Article 3 judges not sustained by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 53. Record Vote Number: 515.
Upon reconsideration, cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 516. (CR S6564)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6591)
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 517.
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