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On the recordJune 4, 2026
Hopefully, all of our members who have amendment ideas will, as they think through that, and they have the opportunities to have conversations… about their ideas, keep in mind we need to keep the bill together and make sure we’ve got 50 votes for it.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Discussing the importance of unity among Republicans for the immigration funding bill.

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