A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the continuity of Government and the smooth transition of executive power.

Expresses that it is the sense of the Senate that during the period preceding the end of a term of office in which a President will not be serving a succeeding term: (1) that President should consider submitting the nominations of individuals to the Senate who are selected by the President-elect for offices that fall within the line of succession; (2) the Senate should consider conducting confirmation proceedings and votes on such nominations between January 3 and January 20 before the Inauguration; and (3) that President should consider agreeing to sign and deliver commissions for all approved nominations on January 20 before the Inauguration to ensure continuity of Government.