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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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Jun 13, 2023

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Tillis). Further, if present and voting: the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Tillis) would have voted ``yea.'' The result was announced--yeas 66, nays 33…

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Jun 12, 2023

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Braun), the Senator from Mississippi (Mrs. Hyde-Smith), and the Senator from Florida (Mr. Scott). Further, if present and…

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Jun 8, 2023

Mr. President, summer is almost here and with it, summer driving season. With gas prices up 48 percent since President Biden took office and inflation still a major problem, the cost of those family road trip miles is likely to be on the…

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Jun 8, 2023

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso) and the Senator from Wyoming (Ms. Lummis). The result was announced--yeas 54, nays 42, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 150 Ex.] YEAS--54 Baldwin Bennet…

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Jun 8, 2023

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), the Senator from Wyoming (Ms. Lummis), and the Senator from Florida (Mr. Scott). Further, if present and…

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Jun 8, 2023

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Wyoming (Ms. Lummis), and the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Tillis). Further, if present and voting: the Senator from North…

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Jun 7, 2023

Mr. President, last week, Congress successfully passed legislation, the Fiscal Responsibility Act, to raise the debt ceiling and avert a default. I am pleased that the final legislation paired an increase in the debt ceiling with real…

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Jun 6, 2023

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Cotton), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Hoeven), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran), the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch), and the Senator from Alaska (Mr…

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Jun 1, 2023

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Hagerty). The result was announced--yeas 30, nays 69, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 145 Leg.] YEAS--30 Baldwin Blumenthal Booker Cantwell Cardin Carper Cortez…

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Jun 1, 2023

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Hagerty). Further, if present and voting: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Hagerty) would have voted ``nay.'' The result was announced--yeas 63, nays 36, as…

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Jun 1, 2023

The following Senator was necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Hagerty). The result was announced--yeas 47 nays 52, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 143 Leg.] YEAS--47 Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Braun Britt Budd Capito Cassidy…

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