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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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Nov 1, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds), the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio), and the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Tillis). The result was anounced--yeas 53, nays 43, as follows…

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Oct 28, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. Johnson), the Senator from…

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Oct 28, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Kennedy) and the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The result was announced--yeas 56, nays 41, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 444 Ex.] YEAS--56 Baldwin…

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Oct 28, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The result was announced--yeas 53, nays 45, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 443 Ex.] YEAS--53 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Burr Cantwell…

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Oct 28, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to speak for up to 15 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Oct 28, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Montana (Mr. Daines), the Senator from…

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Oct 28, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. Fischer), the Senator from…

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Oct 28, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The result was announced--yeas 52, nays 46, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 442 Ex.] YEAS--52 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin…

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Oct 28, 2021

work continues on Democrats' socialist spending spree, and the Senate seems to be on track to vote on their bill in the near future. Well, maybe. It depends on who you ask at any given time around here these days. Just to highlight the…

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Oct 28, 2021

in just a few minutes, we are going to take another vote here in the U.S. Senate. It is just an ordinary vote for most of us, unless you are Susan Collins because this next vote we are going to take in the Senate will be Susan Collins'…

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Oct 27, 2021

I ask unanimous consent to be able to complete my remarks before the start of the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Reconciliation and the Green New Deal

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Oct 27, 2021

it is another day and another really bad idea that is coming from the Democrats to fund their reckless tax-and- spending spree. It seems like, to fund this massive amount of spending, they are trying desperately to come up with new revenue…

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Oct 27, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 52, nays 46, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 437 Ex.] YEAS--52 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin…

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Oct 27, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The result was announced--yeas 52, nays 46, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 436 Ex.] YEAS--52 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin…

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Oct 27, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz) and the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 51, and nays 45, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 440 Ex.] YEAS--51 Baldwin…

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Oct 27, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from West Virginia (Mrs. Capito), the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), and the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 53, nays 42, as follows…

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Oct 27, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Sentator from Texas (Mr. Cruz) and the Sentator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The PRESIDING OFFICER, (Ms. Baldwin). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yes…

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Oct 27, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz) and the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 55, nays--41, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 439 Ex.] YEAS--55 Baldwin Bennet…

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Oct 27, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The result was announced--yeas 52, nays 46, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 435 Ex.] YEAS--52 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin…

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Oct 26, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 51, nays 46, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 427 Ex.] YEAS--51 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin…

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Oct 26, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz) and the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz) would have voted ``nay.'' The result was…

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Oct 26, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Marshall), and the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz)…

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Oct 26, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 51, nays 46, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 430 Ex.] YEAS--51 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin…

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Oct 26, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The PRESIDING OFFICER. (Mr. Lujan). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote or change their vote? The yeas and nays…

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Oct 26, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz) and the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz) would have voted ``nay.'' The result was…

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