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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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May 5, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following resolutions, which are at the desk: S. Res. 200, S. Res. 201, and S. Res. 202. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the…

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May 5, 2025

I understand there is a bill at the desk that is due for a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The senior assistant executive clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1582) to provide…

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May 5, 2025

in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I would object to further proceeding. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection having been heard, the bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________

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May 5, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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May 5, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved…

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May 5, 2025

I think that would suggest that he's not probably going to get out of committee.

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May 5, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

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May 5, 2025

this is Small Business Week, a time to celebrate the entrepreneurs and innovators of our communities, the farmers and ranchers, the sons and daughters carrying on the family business. These hard-working Americans are the backbone of our…

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May 4, 2025

Obviously, we’re disappointed about that. He, of course, would have been a great candidate.

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May 3, 2025

It’s a very personal decision, but we’re going to give him every reason to run.

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May 1, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Recognition of the Majority Leader The majority leader is recognized. 100th Dakota Relays

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May 1, 2025

tomorrow afternoon, runners will take their marks for the 100th returning of the Howard Wood Dakota Relays. I have to say, I look forward to this event every year. It is more than a track meet. It is one of the hallmarks of sports in South…

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Apr 30, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 1; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…

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Apr 30, 2025

over the last 4 years, the Biden administration subjected Americans to an onslaught of regulations. Altogether, the Biden regulatory agenda cost $1.8 trillion. He heaped thousands of hours of paperwork on business owners, energy producers…

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Apr 30, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

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Apr 30, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following resolutions, which are at the desk: S. Res. 191, S. Res. 192, and S. Res. 193. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the…

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Apr 30, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of S. 616 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The…

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Apr 30, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

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Apr 30, 2025

I move to proceed to Calendar No. 31, S.J. Res. 31. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 31, S.J. Res. 31, a joint resolution…

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Apr 30, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H. Con. Res. 9, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The senior assistant…

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Apr 30, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 616) was…

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Apr 30, 2025

I move to reconsider the vote. Motion to Table And I move to table the motion to reconsider. Vote on Motion to Table The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion.

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Apr 30, 2025

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order following the remarks of Senator Markey. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

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Apr 29, 2025

the tariff issue is one that's probably going to take some time to realize the results and the benefits from.

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Apr 29, 2025

I move to proceed to H.J. Res. 42. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to H.J. Res. 42, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter…

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