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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 Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), the Senator from Utah (Mr. Lee), and the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Utah (Mr. Lee)…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds).
this week we will begin consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act, the annual legislation to authorize funding for our military and national defense. This year's legislation builds on last year's bill, with its emphasis on…
our economy is thriving. Republican economic policies, particularly the historic tax reform legislation that we passed at the end of 2017, have helped to produce economic growth, higher wages, and better opportunities for workers…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander) would have voted ``nay.'' The result was announced--yeas 43, nays 56, as…
last week I came to the floor to discuss the agriculture economy. While the broader economy is thriving, our Nation's farmers and ranchers are struggling. A combination of low commodity prices, protracted trade disputes, natural disasters…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander) and the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander) would have voted ``yea.''
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander) would have voted ``nay.'' (Mr. COTTON assumed the Chair.) The PRESIDING…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander) would have voted ``yea.'' The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander) and the Senator from Montana (Mr. Daines). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander) would have voted ``yea.''
to borrow from Yogi Berra, it is deja vu all over again in the Senate this week. Once again, the Senate is taking up a lot of judicial nominations, and, once again, we will spend a lot of time considering noncontroversial nominees. Now my…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander), the Senator from Iowa (Ms. Ernst), and the Senator from Nebraska (Mrs. Fischer). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Tennessee (Mr…
I came to the floor last week to talk about the challenges facing farmers right now. While the broader economy is thriving, a combination of low commodity prices, protracted trade disputes, and natural disasters and weather-related issues…
I ask unanimous consent that the votes following the first vote in this series be 10 minutes in length. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Under the previous order, all postcloture time is expired. The question is…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander), the Senator from Iowa (Ms. Ernst), and the Senator from Nebraska (Mrs. Fischer). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Tennessee (Mr…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander), the Senator from Iowa (Ms. Ernst), and the Senator from Nebraska (Mrs. Fischer). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Tennessee (Mr…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander) and the Senator from West Virginia (Mrs. Capito). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander) would have voted ``yea.''
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander), the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy), and the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Tennessee (Mr…
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. 1722 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
reserving the right to object, let me just say that the plans to which the Senator from Wisconsin is referring are plans that tens of thousands of people are buying, and one of the reasons they are buying them is because it allows them to…
our economy has made tremendous strides over the past 2 years. Americans on the whole have access to more jobs, higher wages, and more opportunities. Unfortunately, our Nation's agricultural economy is trailing behind the broader economy…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran), the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio), and the Senator from Pennsylvania…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander), the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), and the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Tennessee (Mr…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander) and the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander) would have voted ``yea'' and the…
before I begin, I would like to take just a second to mention the resolution the Senate will be passing this week celebrating the 100th anniversary of the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment. This was a landmark moment in the…
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