John Thune: “We will have passed the farm bill by the time you get back.”

By scrambling the Democrats, we’ll spread their resources thin, making it nearly impossible for them to flip the seats they need to take the majority.

I remain committed to getting the farm bill and E15 to the president’s desk to secure these critical wins for South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers.

When the Senate completes its business on Aug. 8, to meet for pro forma sessions only at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. 8 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.

And I think at some point it becomes a decision of what can you get the votes to do.