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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.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes, Senator Murphy for up to 12 minutes, and Senator Grassley for up to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…
Mr. President, it has now been more than 3 years since the 2018 farm bill, and it is time to start thinking about the next one. The House Agriculture Committee has already begun holding hearings on the 2023 farm bill, and I am hoping that…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Burr). The result was announced--yeas 52, nays 47, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 125 Ex.] YEAS--52 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from South Dakota.
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Hawley) and the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Shelby). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 51, nays 47, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 121 Ex.] YEAS--51 Baldwin Bennet…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Hawley) and the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Shelby). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 50, nays 48, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 122 Ex.] YEAS--50 Baldwin Bennet…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Toomey). The result was announced--yeas 54, nays 44, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 119 Ex.] YEAS--54 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Blunt Booker Brown Burr…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Hawley) and the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Shelby). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Baldwin). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote or change…
Mr. President, American families are currently struggling with the worst inflation in 40 years--40 years. Food prices, gas prices, used car prices--everywhere Americans look, they are paying more. Wages increased on average last year, but…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Republican whip.
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Hagerty). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 56, nays 43, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 111 Ex.] YEAS--56 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin…
Mr. President, I would like to just begin by acknowledging and thanking Pastor Bob Thune for his opening prayer this morning. It should come as no surprise, based on the last name, we are related. He is my nephew. I have been blessed…
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