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.
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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
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Considered by Senate.
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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
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Considered by Senate.
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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.
