Bills of Congress December 4, 2025 by U.S. Congress

Authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

Summary

Senate Resolution 532 proposes authorizing the en bloc consideration of numerous nominations on the Executive Calendar. This resolution, submitted by Mr. Thune, aims to streamline the confirmation process for various executive and judicial positions. The resolution lists 97 nominations spanning multiple departments and agencies.

Expected Effects

If passed, S. Res. 532 would allow the Senate to consider and potentially confirm a large number of nominees simultaneously. This could expedite the filling of critical roles within the government. It could also reduce the time spent on individual confirmation debates.

Potential Benefits

Expedited confirmation process for numerous positions.
Potential for quicker staffing of key government roles.
Reduced Senate floor time spent on individual nominations.
Could lead to more efficient government operations.
May allow the Senate to focus on other legislative priorities.

Potential Disadvantages

Reduced opportunity for individual scrutiny of each nominee.
Potential for less thorough vetting of qualifications.
Risk of confirming nominees with questionable backgrounds or views.
May limit public awareness and debate on individual nominees.
Could be perceived as a way to bypass thorough oversight.

Constitutional Alignment

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The resolution itself is procedurally aligned with the Senate's authority to set its own rules for considering nominations, as granted by Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution. The appointments themselves must still adhere to the Appointments Clause (Article II, Section 2, Clause 2), which requires the President to nominate and, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, judges of the Supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States.