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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 52, nays 47, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 282 Ex.] YEAS--52 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 53, nays 46, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 283 Ex.] YEAS--53 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The result was announced--yeas 58, nays 41, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 279 Ex.] YEAS--58 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Blunt Booker Brown Cantwell…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The result was announced--yeas 50, nays 49, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 280 Ex.] YEAS--50 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin…
there is still a lot of reason to be concerned. The Department's reversal was cloaked in bureaucratic language, leaving room for a future flip-flop by the administration. Too many schools around the country are already considering or…
before I begin, I want to join with my colleagues from Wyoming and my other colleagues here in the Senate and express my sorrow at the news received this morning that our former colleague Senator Mike Enzi had passed away. Mike was a…
TPA is critical to opening markets and expanding opportunities for American workers, businesses, farmers, and consumers.
Could you describe how these important updates, the MOU, have benefited PHMSA guidance and directives related to pipeline cybersecurity?
I strongly encourage the administration to fill this role as soon as possible.
GAO has continued to raise concerns regarding challenges faced by Federal agencies in recruiting and maintaining its cybersecurity workforce.
Is TSA currently facing cybersecurity workforce challenges and, if so, what more can you do to improve the recruitment and retention of a cybersecurity workforce?
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Crapo), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe), and the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 54, nays 40, as follows: [Rollcall…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr), the Senator from Montana (Mr. Daines), the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. Johnson), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran), and the Senator from Florida…
today I recognize Tanner Hauck, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Tanner is a graduate of Lincoln High School in Sioux…
today I recognize Steven Meyer, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Steven is a recent graduate of Northern State…
today I recognize Rachel Schoon, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work she has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Rachel is from Brandon, SD, where she graduated a…
today I recognize Samuel Silvernagel, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Samuel is a recent graduate of the University…
today I recognize Kylee Van Egdom, an intern in my Aberdeen, SD, office, for all of the hard work she has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Kylee is a graduate of Sioux Falls Christian High…
inflation is on the rise. Inflation in June was at its highest level in 13 years. Consumers are facing the effects: higher prices. Americans are facing increases in rent, in their restaurant bills, in their grocery bills, gas prices, and…
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. 2437 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
last week, I came down to the floor to discuss how the ``defund the police'' movement has contributed to the surging crime we see around the country. And as I noted, the Democratic Party bears a substantial degree of responsibility to the…
I ask unanimous consent that Senators Cornyn, Grassley, and I be allowed to complete our remarks before the scheduled rollcall votes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
it has been all political theater all the time lately as the Democrats attempt to manufacture a crisis that will allow them to pass their partisan Federal takeover of State election law. There was President Biden's overwrought speech in…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Crapo) and the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. Sasse). The result was announced--yeas 63, nays 33, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 267 Ex.] YEAS--63 Baldwin Bennet…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham). The result was announced--yeas 91, nays 8, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 265 Ex.] YEAS--91 Baldwin Barrasso Bennet Blumenthal Blunt Booker Boozman…
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