Feb 24, 2020
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Arizona (Ms. McSally), the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Murkowski), the Senator from…
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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Feb 13, 2020
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Hyde-Smith). Without objection, it is so ordered. March for Life
Feb 13, 2020
I ask unanimous consent that the remaining votes in this series be 10 minutes in length. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Senator Reed.
Feb 13, 2020
on January 24, tens of thousands of pro- life Americans filled the streets of Washington, DC, for the annual March for Life. Unfortunately, I couldn't come down to the floor to talk about the march because the Senate was tied up with the…
Feb 12, 2020
today we are taking up a War Powers Resolution ostensibly aimed at hostilities with Iran. The impetus for this resolution was the strike the President authorized to take out Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. Iran has a long history of…
Feb 12, 2020
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. Johnson) and the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. Johnson) would have voted ``yea'' and the…
Feb 12, 2020
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. Johnson). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. Johnson) would have voted ``yea.''
Feb 11, 2020
It's always best to allow the legal system in this country to work the way it was intended.
Feb 11, 2020
last Tuesday, the President delivered his State of the Union Address. He discussed some of our biggest accomplishments over the past 3 years, and, of course, chief among those accomplishments is the economic progress we have made. During…
Feb 10, 2020
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Hoeven), the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Kennedy), the Senator from…
Feb 4, 2020
tomorrow we will be voting on the two impeachment articles sent over to us by the House of Representatives, a process, as the leader pointed out, that really started from the very day this President took office. I will be voting to acquit…
Feb 3, 2020
I ask unanimous consent that the Journal of proceedings be approved to date. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Jan 30, 2020
I send a question to the desk on behalf of myself and Senators Moran, Daines, Ernst, Scott of Florida, and Crapo. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. Senator Thune and the other Senators ask the counsel for the President: On March 6, 2019…
Jan 29, 2020
I have a question for the President's counsel. The CHIEF JUSTICE. To the President's counsel: Would you please respond to the arguments or assertions the House managers just made in response to the previous question? Mr. Counsel PHILBIN…
Jan 29, 2020
I have a question to send to the desk. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Senator Thune's question is for counsel for the President: Would you please respond to the arguments or assertions the House managers just made in response to the previous…
Jan 21, 2020
Mr. Chief Justice, I ask for yeas and nays. The CHIEF JUSTICE. There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Are there any other Senators in the…
Jan 16, 2020
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 89, nays 10, as follows: [Rollcall…
Jan 16, 2020
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Scott of Florida). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 78, nays 21, as…
Jan 15, 2020
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. 3200 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
Jan 15, 2020
later today, the President will sign phase one of the trade agreement we are negotiating with China. Of particular importance to my State, phase one includes a pledge from China to substantially increase its imports of American agriculture…
Jan 14, 2020
this week we expect to vote on a War Powers Resolution related to operations in Iran. I am pleased that the President's demonstration of strength has restored our position of credible deterrence. Some have challenged that the President's…
Jan 14, 2020
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess until 2:15 p.m. Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:04 p.m., recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassembled when called to order by the Presiding Officer (Mrs. CAPITO). ____________________
Jan 14, 2020
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe), the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. Johnson), and the Senator from…
Jan 13, 2020
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe), the Senator from…
Jan 9, 2020
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran), and the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Perdue). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Tennessee (Mr…
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