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Dusty M. Johnson is a Republican politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2019. Prior to his election to Congress, Johnson served on the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission and was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives. His legislative focus includes issues related to agriculture, energy, and rural development, reflecting the interests of his constituents in South Dakota.
I grew up in a large working-class family in central South Dakota. I suppose there were some years when we were more poor than we were working class. But I want to make it clear, my parents worked hard every single day. So did I, and so…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Beach nomination?
Since it is National Agriculture Week, I thought I would highlight how important market access is to South Dakota. Now, the numbers don't lie. South Dakota is our Nation's 10th largest ag exporting State. In fact, we send out $4 billion of…
Stay the course. I do not think that our food service directors and our school food authorities... need the additional chaos of change.
Senate Standing Rule XXVI requires each committee to adopt rules to govern the procedure of the committee and to publish those rules in the Congressional Record not later than March 1 of the first year of each Congress. On February 27…
Senate Standing Rule XXVI requires each committee to adopt rules to govern the procedure of the committee and to publish those rules in the Congressional Record not later than March 1 of the first year of each Congress. On February 25…
Senate Standing Rule XXVI requires each committee to adopt rules to govern the procedure of the committee and to publish those rules in the Congressional Record not later than March 1 of the first year of each Congress. On February 25…
In South Dakota, we take great pride in our girls high school basketball, due to the incredible hard work of so many players and coaches. One of those hardworking coaches is Dawn Seiler, who has been coaching the Aberdeen Central Golden…
On rollcall vote No. 18, I voted yea. It was my intention to vote nay. I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to change my vote, as it does not affect the outcome. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The…
rule XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules of the Senate requires each committee to adopt rules to govern the procedure of the committee and to publish those rules in the Congressional Record not later than March 1 of the first year of…
As my new Governor just mentioned in her first budget address, in South Dakota, we don't spend money we don't have. South Dakota has never incurred any general obligation debt, and that doesn't happen by accident. It takes decades of…
I do object because we basically just voted on that in the Senate, and it was voted down. The President would not sign that. That would not become law. And the minority leader is holding 400-some thousand individuals who are actually…
I would like to turn it over to the Senator from Tennessee for 2 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Tennessee.
Is the minority leader on the floor? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair does not see him. Unanimous Consent Request--H.J. Res. 1
Yesterday, Chaplain Black opened the Senate by quoting the Gospel according to Luke. He said: ``Those who work deserve their pay.'' I could not agree more. First of all, I want to thank the finest among us--the members of the Coast Guard…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Cloture Motion The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending…
I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to complete my remarks and Senator Tester be recognized at the conclusion of my remarks for up to 5 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tribute to Orrin Hatch
before I begin addressing my opposition to the CRA, I want to spend a brief moment agreeing with all of the tributes and all of the accolades of Senator Hatch. I wasn't able to get down here on the floor because I couldn't get down here in…
Again, I am happy to do that, but we have not had that kind of engagement. Right now, there is, basically, a gun to my head, threatening me to take it or leave it. That is not collegial, and that is not a very high-integrity approach. I am…
I am happy to respond. The Senator from Delaware is well aware that we have been working. We have already agreed on three improvements from your standpoint. We increase the frequency of inspections for companies participating in CFATS…
Having gone through all this work, all this oversight, taking that responsibility seriously, I recently have been asked to support a 1-year reauthorization of the program without any reforms. Without any consultation, Secretary Nielsen…
I am not withdrawing my unanimous consent request. He can object to it, and we will work with him, but I will not consider that the final say. We will work in very good faith to come up with something better and come back to the floor…
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