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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 12, 2022

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Toomey). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Toomey) would have voted ``yea.'' The result was announced--yeas 80, nays 19, as…

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May 10, 2022

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Ms. Lummis). The result was announced--yeas 54, nays 45, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 164 Ex.] YEAS--54 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin Carper…

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May 10, 2022

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Ms. Lummis). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 50, nays 49, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 165 Ex.] YEAS--50 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin…

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May 10, 2022

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Ms. Lummis). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 53, nays 45, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 163 Ex.] YEAS--53 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin…

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May 10, 2022

Mr. President, for more than 70 days now, the Ukrainian people have endured--and more than endured, they fought back. They stood up to their invaders and have achieved amazing things against a superior force--superior, at least, on paper…

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May 10, 2022

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Ms. Lummis) and the Senator from Florida (Mr. Scott). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Florida (Mr. Scott) would have voted ``nay.'' The result was…

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May 5, 2022

Mr. President, it is National Small Business Week, a week that is set aside to honor the contributions that small businesses make to this Nation. Small businesses are an essential part of our economy. Ninety-nine percent--99 percent--of…

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May 5, 2022

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Marshall), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran), the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Portman), the Senator from Florida (Mr…

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May 4, 2022

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt), the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch), and the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Shelby). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber…

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May 4, 2022

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt), the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch), and the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Shelby). The result was announced--yeas 17, nays 78, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No…

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May 4, 2022

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt), the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch), and the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Shelby). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Baldwin). Are there any other Senators in the…

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May 4, 2022

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt), the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch), and the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Shelby). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber…

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