“We need to make sure that businesses are able to take advantage of every available tool to help their workers afford child care.”
“Washington’s outdoor economy depends on healthy fisheries and safe waterways.”
“Diversity is our strength and we thrive as a country when we address inequities in our schools.”
“Vote confidently in a safe and secure election.”
“The Trump Administration is using hunger as a weapon, and I won’t stand for it.”
“I am devastated by reports of fatalities following today’s chemical explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. facility in Longview.”

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On the recordJanuary 24, 2019
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul), and the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch) would have voted ``nay''.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota
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