“Now, with the state delivering on the funding, I think it's imperative that we move forward as quickly as possible.”
“Vote confidently in a safe and secure election.”
“We the people will choose our representatives, not judicial activists.”
“Rural counties across Idaho depend on the Secure Rural Schools program.”

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On the recordJune 20, 2019
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), the Senator from Utah (Mr. Lee), and the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Utah (Mr. Lee) would have voted ``yea.''
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Republican · South Dakota
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