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US Senate: Faster Approval for Certain Nominations

This change in US Senate rules aims to speed up the approval process for certain presidential nominations. The Senate will be able to vote on groups of up to ten nominations at once, potentially streamlining the filling of administrative positions. Citizens may experience faster operations from some government agencies as key roles are filled more quickly.
Key points
The Senate can approve up to 10 nominations simultaneously if they come from the same committee and are not for top-tier positions.
The change applies to lower-level nominations, excluding appeals court judges, Supreme Court justices, or Executive Schedule Level I positions.
The goal is to streamline Senate operations and accelerate the filling of administrative roles.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_379
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2025-09-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to authorize the Majority Leader to move to proceed to the en bloc consideration of certain nominations.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_379.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Senate can approve up to 10 nominations simultaneously if they come from the same committee and are not for top-tier positions.
  • The change applies to lower-level nominations, excluding appeals court judges, Supreme Court justices, or Executive Schedule Level I positions.
  • The goal is to streamline Senate operations and accelerate the filling of administrative roles.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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