Senate vote
Official title: SRES 690: S. Res. 690
Resolution passed: 45 yes, 45 no, 9 not voting
, SRES 690
Verified, official roll call data
Official source: senate.gov(opens in a new tab)An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Topic: Congress
What the bill does
This resolution authorizes the en bloc consideration of 49 nominations for various roles, including executive officers and ambassadors. For example, nominees are appointed to serve in the Departments of Commerce, Justice, State, and Transportation. The package also includes nominations to serve as U.S. ambassador to Iceland, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
Source: Congressional Research Service summary