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John Thune

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John Randolph Thune is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Dakota since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, Thune has been a prominent figure in national politics, focusing on issues such as immigration enforcement, border security, and federal worker compensation. He has played a significant role in shaping Republican policy in Congress and has been involved in various legislative initiatives throughout his tenure.

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Dec 17, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr), the Senator from West Virginia (Mrs. Capito), the Senator from…

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Dec 17, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr), the Senator from West Virginia (Mrs. Capito), the Senator from…

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Dec 17, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt), the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr), the Senator from West…

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Dec 17, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt), the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr), the Senator from West…

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Dec 17, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr), the Senator from West Virginia (Mrs. Capito), the Senator from…

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Dec 16, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Iowa (Mr. Ernst), the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. Fischer), the Senator from Wisconsin…

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Dec 16, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Economy

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Dec 16, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Iowa (Ms. Ernst), the Senator from Nebraska (Mrs. Fischer), the Senator from Wisconsin…

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Dec 16, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Iowa (Ms. Ernst), the Senator from Nebraska (Mrs. Fischer), the Senator from Wisconsin…

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Dec 16, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Lousiana (Mr. Cassidy), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Wyoming (Ms. Lummis), and the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The result was…

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Dec 16, 2021

Democrats' push to pass their tax-and- spending spree continues to throw into sharp relief the difference between Republicans' and Democrats' vision of government. And it is about a lot more than just the amount of money we want to spend…

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Dec 16, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 3412 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

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Dec 16, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 3412 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

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Dec 15, 2021

I am pleased that today we will finally move to a vote on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. Thanks to the Democrats' focus on their reckless Build Back Better tax-and-spending spree, consideration of the NDAA…

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Dec 15, 2021

I also ask unanimous consent that prior to the vote, I be able to complete my remarks, followed by Senator Inhofe, followed by Senator Reed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. S. 1605

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Dec 15, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Ms. Lummis). The result was announced--yeas 62, nays 37, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 501 Ex.] YEAS--62 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Blunt Booker Brown Burr Cantwell…

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Dec 15, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Ms. Lummis). The result was announced--yeas 50, nays 49, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 500 Ex.] YEAS--50 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin Carper…

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Dec 15, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Ms. Lummis). The result was announced--yeas 88, nays 11, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 499 Leg.] YEAS--88 Baldwin Barrasso Bennet Blackburn Blumenthal Blunt Boozman…

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Dec 14, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Ms. Lummis). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 59, nays 40, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 495 Ex.] YEAS--59 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Burr Cantwell Cardin…

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Dec 14, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Ms. Lummis). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 86, nays 13, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 496 Ex.] YEAS--86 Baldwin Barrasso Bennet Blackburn Blumenthal Blunt Booker…

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Dec 14, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Ms. Lummis). The result was announced--yeas 50, nays 49, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 498 Leg.] YEAS--50 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin Carper…

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Dec 14, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Ms. Lummis.) The result was announced--yeas 50, nays 49, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 497 Leg.] YEAS--50 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin Carper…

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Dec 14, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that I be able to complete my remarks prior to the vote. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Dec 14, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 3381 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

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Dec 14, 2021

the latest inflation numbers came out Friday, and the news was not good. Inflation is currently at the highest level in nearly 40 years--40 years. The last time inflation was this bad, ``E.T.'' and ``Rocky III'' were in theaters, and the…

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