U.S. Senate · September 11, 2025
Roll call 514 · 119th Congress, session 1
S.Res. 377 — An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
The vote just before this succeeded, and this locks it in After a question is decided, any member could ask for the vote to be taken again. Setting that request aside — "laying it on the table" — makes the decision final. It is the routine last step after a bill passes the House, so this usually means the chamber said yes, not that the bill was shelved. It follows every other House decision too, though: after a vote to kill the bill, it is that vote it locks in.
Motion to Reconsider Agreed to
52 yes 45 no
The Senate said yes
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
What was being voted on
119-SRES-377 — An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
This resolution authorizes the Senate to consider several nominations in an en bloc fashion during an Executive Session. The list includes various individuals nominated for leadership and official positions across several federal departments and agencies. These roles span sectors such as defense, energy, agriculture, and international diplomacy. The resolution specifically targets nominations currently appearing on the Executive Calendar. By moving to consider these together, the Senate can process these appointments as a single group.
