115 2 Monday, July 16, 2018 Mr. John Barrasso, from the State of Wyoming, called the Senate to order at 3 p.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Barrasso led the Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

The Journal Pursuant to the order of Thursday, July 12, 2018, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.

Certain Procedures Dispensed With Pursuant to the order of Thursday, July 12, 2018, the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition of the two leaders being reserved.

Transaction of Morning Business Pursuant to the order of Thursday, July 12, 2018, the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.

Legislative Business (Monday, July 16) S.Res. 386 Sen. Flake A resolution urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to fulfill its agreement to hold credible elections, comply with constitutional limits on presidential terms, and fulfill its constitutional mandate for a democratic transition of power by taking concrete and measurable steps towards holding elections not later than December 2018 as outlined in the existing election calendar, and allowing for freedom of expression and association. Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.

Executive Business (Monday, July 16) PN1391 James Blew, of California, to be Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, Department of Education Considered by Senate. By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 7/17/2018. PN1955 Scott Stump, of Colorado, to be Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education, Department of Education Considered by Senate. Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 0. Record Vote Number: 155

Adjournment Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:57:00PM, the Presiding Officer (Mr. Lankford in the chair) declared the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow.