new ambassador overseeing embassy operations - Does not participate
approving aid to another country - does participate
Explanation:
The Congress is a legislature of Federal government of United States. It is composed of two houses, The house of representatives and Senate. It was formed in constitution of 1787. The negotiation of trade agreement between countries is part of foreign policy making. The Congress does participate in the process of Foreign policies. The Congress is also responsible for approving aid to other countries. The Congress is not involved in appointment of new ambassador. The Congress can appoint inferior officers themselves but for ambassadors the President nominates and by the advice of Senate the appointment of primary class is confirmed.
The transaction actually represented revenue in the month of May. So The revenue was earned in May and thus should count towards the May accounting period.
