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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, on June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, returning the question of abortion to the States and to the people and their elected representatives. The Supreme Court's decision was an affirmation of democracy…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch) and the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. Sasse). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 48, nays 46, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 245 Ex.] YEAS--48 Baldwin Bennet…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran), the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch), and the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. Sasse). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 66, nays 27, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch) and the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. Sasse). The result was announced--yeas 48, nays 46, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 246 Ex.] YEAS--48 Baldwin Bennet Booker…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Kennedy), the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Murkowski), the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch), and the Senator from Nebraska…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 65, nays 34, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 240 Leg.] YEAS--65 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Blunt Booker Brown Burr…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt), the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Cotton), and the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Arkansas (Mr…
Mr. President, June is Great Outdoors Month. It is a theme that definitely speaks to me. I am an outdoors guy through and through. I love pheasant hunting, boating, swimming, running. I will shoot hoops whenever I get the chance, indoors…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer). The result was announced--yeas 50, nays 49, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 239 Ex.] YEAS--50 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Cotton) and the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Cotton) would have voted ``nay.'' The…
Mr. President, June 2022 marks the 85th annual Dairy Month, and today I wish to recognize the hard work of South Dakota's dairy industry. Our dairy producers and processors work tirelessly to provide high- quality, safe, and nutritious…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer) and the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Toomey). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Baldwin). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote…
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