I move to proceed to Calendar No. 24, S.J. Res. 7. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 24, S.J. Res. 7, a joint resolution providing for…
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.
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:22 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 2:30 p.m…
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk…
Mr. President, I move to proceed to Calendar No. 66, S. 1582. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 66, S. 1582, a bill to provide for the…
Mr. President, as I said on the floor yesterday, when I meet with South Dakota business owners, I often tell them to let me know how we can help, even if that means getting out of the way, because that is often what the government needs to…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Recognition of the Majority Leader The majority leader is recognized. Congressional Review…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the…
Mr. President, in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I would object to further proceeding. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection having been heard, the bill will be placed on the calendar…
Mr. President, this is Small Business Week, a time to celebrate the entrepreneurs and innovators of our communities, the farmers and ranchers, the sons and daughters carrying on the family business. These hard-working Americans are the…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that all time on H.J. Res. 61 be expired at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, and the joint resolution be read a third time and the Senate vote on passage of H.J. Res. 61, and, if passed, the motion to…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of…





