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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.
I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 78. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The legislative…
I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…
I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 77. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The legislative…
I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…
this resolution concerns a lawsuit filed in the Oregon Supreme Court against Senator Wyden. That suit was brought by an individual, Desmond Bellard, who is representing himself without the assistance of an attorney and is attempting to use…
I ask unanimous consent that following disposition of Executive Calendar No. 74, the Senate resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Mullin), and the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch).
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn to then convene for pro forma session only, with no business being conducted, on the following dates and times: Monday, April 14 at 8:45; Thursday, April…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Husted). Without objection, it is so ordered. The majority leader. Order of Procedure
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. 175, S. Res. 176, S. Res. 177, S. Res. 178, S. Res. 179, and S. Res. 180. There being no…
today I recognize the life and leadership of Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, known as ``the Rebbe,'' the head of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. For almost half a century, every U.S. President has proclaimed the Rebbe's birthday as Education…
I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…
I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to; the preambles be agreed to; and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
Saturday will mark 100 days of the 119th Congress and the Republican majority here in the Senate. It has been a very productive 100 days. We have had 14 weeks of the new Congress, and the Senate has been in session and voting for 13 of…
if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order following disposition of Executive Calendar No. 74 and the Senate resuming legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H. Con. Res. 22, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The legislative clerk…
I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…
I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, with respect to the cloture motions on Executive Calendar Nos. 74 and 75, the mandatory quorum calls be waived and they ripen at 1 a.m., Friday, April 11; further if cloture is…
I, too, just want to welcome, officially-- now that he has delivered his maiden speech--Senator Banks from the great State of Indiana. Like his colleague Senator Young, I, too, have had the opportunity to observe, and one thing I really…
The speaker talked about $1.5 trillion dollars. We have a lot of United States senators who believe that is a minimum.
I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 74. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Hawley), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Mullin), and the Senator from Florida (Mr. Scott). Further, if present and…
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