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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Feb 20, 2025

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 4:51 a.m., adjourned until Monday, February 24, 2025, at 3 p.m. ____________________

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Feb 20, 2025

it has been 1 month since President Trump took the oath of office. Since January 20, the Senate has been hard at work confirming the President's Cabinet nominees--18 confirmed so far. President Trump has more of his team in place today…

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Feb 20, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be the first amendments in order; that the amendments be reported by number, with no amendments prior to a vote in relation to the amendments: Warner No. 130, Murray No. 878…

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Feb 20, 2025

I ask unanimous consent the mandatory quorum call with respect to the Patel nomination be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Sheehy). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Feb 20, 2025

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 22. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior…

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Feb 20, 2025

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Feb 20, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be the final amendments in order; that the amendments be reported by number; that following disposition of the amendments, the Senate vote on adoption of the concurrent resolution, as…

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Feb 20, 2025

And I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be the first amendments in order; that the amendments be reported by number, with no amendments in order prior to a vote in relation to the amendments: Schumer No. 454, Klobuchar…

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Feb 20, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Recognition of the Majority Leader The majority leader is recognized. Nomination of Kashyap Patel

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Feb 20, 2025

I yield back all time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Order of Business

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Feb 20, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 3 p.m. on Monday, February 24; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Feb 20, 2025

I think he's made it clear for a long time that he would prefer one big, beautiful bill, and we're fine with that too.

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Feb 20, 2025

And I would further ask consent these be 10-minute votes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from New Mexico. Amendment No. 957

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Feb 20, 2025

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Feb 20, 2025

I think for the benefit of all Members, I hope that very soon we will have a final agreement that will enable us to wind this down with a finite number of votes. And when that happens, I want to ask everybody to be in their seats so we can…

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Feb 20, 2025

For the information of all Senators, Senators should expect multiple votes on Monday evening. ____________________

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Feb 20, 2025

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 21. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior…

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Feb 20, 2025

I ask unanimous consent the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions, which were submitted earlier today: S. Res. 87, S. Res. 88, S. Res. 89. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to…

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