U.S. Senate · September 11, 2025
Roll call 516 · 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.
A vote to end debate and allow a final vote In the Senate, debate can continue indefinitely unless 60 senators vote to end it. This vote is that attempt. It decides whether the Senate may vote on the thing at all — not whether the thing passes. A failed cloture vote usually ends the matter without anyone ever voting on its merits.
Cloture Motion Agreed to
53 yes 43 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.