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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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Apr 9, 2025

President Trump has made it clear that his foreign policy is centered on advancing America's interests and keeping Americans safe. And in the first 3 months of the Trump administration, we have seen the President take action on these…

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Apr 9, 2025

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…

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Apr 9, 2025

The speaker’s talked about $1.5 trillion dollars. We have a lot of United States senators who believe that is a minimum.

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Apr 9, 2025

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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Apr 9, 2025

We have a lot of United States senators who believe that is a minimum.

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Apr 8, 2025

I have 10 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to Rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

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Apr 8, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

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Apr 8, 2025

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 legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned…

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Apr 8, 2025

over the last 4 years, the Biden administration put our energy security on a dangerous trajectory. The administration sharply restricted oil and gas development. It threatened the closure of existing powerplants with burdensome new…

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Apr 8, 2025

It’s kind of a feature of how we draft them to comply with the Byrd rule.

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Apr 8, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the previous order with respect to the scheduled recess be modified so that the Senate reconvene at 2 p.m.; further, that notwithstanding rule XXII, all postcloture time on the Glass nomination expire at 2 p.m…

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Apr 8, 2025

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 37. 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…

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Apr 8, 2025

I ask unanimous consent to waive the mandatory quorum call with respect to the Huckabee nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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Apr 8, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that Senators Kaine and Collins be allowed to complete their remarks prior to the scheduled rollcall votes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Virginia.

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Apr 7, 2025

on Saturday morning, we took a major step forward on the Republican agenda by passing a budget resolution to lay the groundwork for a permanent extension of tax relief for American families and a transformational investment in our border…

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Apr 6, 2025

I don’t think that has a future.

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Apr 6, 2025

This bill reflects the way the Senate process works and how to thread the needle and get something across the finish line.

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Apr 4, 2025

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the provisions of S. Res. 155. There being no objection, under the previous order and pursuant to S. Res. 155, as a further mark of respect to…

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Apr 4, 2025

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 68. 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…

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Apr 4, 2025

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…

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Apr 4, 2025

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 67. 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…

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Apr 4, 2025

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…

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Apr 4, 2025

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…

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Apr 4, 2025

I would ask that moving forward for the duration of this bunch of votes be 10 minutes in duration and that Members would get in their seats. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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