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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.
The following Senator is necessarily absent: The Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The result was announced--yeas 98, nays 1, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 335 Leg.] YEAS--98 Baldwin Barrasso Bennet Blackburn Blumenthal Blunt Booker…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The result was announced--yeas 66, nays 33, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 333 Leg.] YEAS--66 Baldwin Barrasso Bennet Blackburn Blunt Boozman Braun…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The result was announced--yeas 51, nays 48, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 332 Leg.] YEAS--51 Barrasso Blunt Boozman Braun Burr Capito Cassidy Collins…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Budget Resolution
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 50, nays 49, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 315 Leg.] YEAS--50 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin…
I appreciate the support of my colleagues in acknowledging the full benefit of step-up in basis for all businesses. This amendment proposed by the Senator from Nevada dilutes that support. As I previously described, the administration's…
I rise in support of amendment No. 3106, which would preserve the longstanding step-up in basis for family-owned businesses, farms, and ranches. For decades, the Tax Code has allowed family-run businesses to be handed down without imposing…
in the time that I have been in the Congress, which includes 6 years in the House of Representatives and now in my 17th year in the Senate, I have been a part of or witness to or voted on numerous spending proposals and appropriation…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds), and the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 68, nays 29, as follows…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), and the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The result was announced--yeas 69, nays 28, as follows…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), and the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 64, nays 33, as follows…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), the Senator from South Carolina, (Mr. Graham), and the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio). The result was announced--yeas 50, nays 47, as follows…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio), and the Senator from…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 50, nays 49, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 308 Leg.] YEAS--50 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell…
I want to associate myself with the comments of my colleague from Delaware with respect to Senator Enzi. He is absolutely right. Senator Enzi, who will be laid to rest in Wyoming, was a wonderful public servant and someone who there…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham) and the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe). The result was announced--yeas 19, nays 79, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 300 Leg.] YEAS--19 Blackburn…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe), and the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. Sasse). The result was announced--yeas 48, nays 49, as follows…
around here, it is Members of Congress who typically get the spotlight. When we talk about a bill getting passed, for example, you usually hear about the Members who introduced and pushed for the bill. You don't usually hear about the…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tribute to Nick Rossi
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe). The result was announced--yeas 58, nays 39, as follows: [Rollcall…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham) and the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe). The result was announced--yeas 43, nays 55, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 299 Leg.] YEAS--43 Barrasso…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), and the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe). The result was announced--yeas 96, nays 2, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 301 Leg.] YEAS--96 Baldwin…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham) and the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe). The result was announced--yeas 53, nays 45, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 302 Leg.] YEAS--53 Barrasso…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham) and the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe). The result was announced--yeas 48, nays 50, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 303 Leg.] YEAS--48 Barrasso…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe), and the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The result was announced--yeas 42, nays 55, as follows…
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