An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
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The gist
Procedural resolution letting the Senate vote on 97 Trump administration nominees as a single group, speeding up confirmations for ambassadors, federal prosecutors, Pentagon leaders, and agency heads.
Who wins, who loses
Wins: the Trump administration filling vacant posts faster; 97 nominees including ambassadors to Spain, Peru, and Romania.
Loses: senators wanting individual debate; critics of specific picks who lose separate up-or-down votes.
What it does
Authorizes 'en bloc' (bundled) consideration in Executive Session, skipping individual procedural votes.
Moves 97 nominees including a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) chair and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair.
Clears 16 U.S. Attorneys for districts from Kansas to Mississippi for 4-year terms.
Advances 4 Tennessee Valley Authority board members and 3 District of Columbia Superior Court judges.
Why should I care?
These officials run agencies shaping food safety, labor rules, and foreign relations. Supporters say bundling clears a backlog so government can function. Critics argue lumping 97 nominees together skips real scrutiny of controversial picks. The process choice affects how carefully senators vet people running powerful agencies. Where do you land? Vote below and use "Tell Your Rep" to make sure your voice reaches Congress.