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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 7, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Vote on Amendment No. 3512, as modified. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will now…

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Apr 7, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendments Nos. 3499, as Modified; 3508; and 3505 to Amendment No. 3464

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Apr 7, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be called up and reported by number: Wyden No. 3499, as modified; Collins No. 3508; and Tester No. 3505. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered…

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Apr 7, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now vote on these amendments, as well as the Heller amendment No. 3495 and the Casey-Toomey amendment No. 3458, as modified, en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it…

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Apr 7, 2016

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cornyn) and the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz). Further, if present and voting the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cornyn) would have voted ``yea.''

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Apr 7, 2016

I know of no further debate on these amendments. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? If not, the question is on agreeing to the amendments en bloc. The amendments (Nos. 3499, as modified; 3508; 3505; 3495; and 3458, as…

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Apr 7, 2016

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cornyn) and the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cornyn) would have voted ``yea.''

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Apr 7, 2016

I yield back whatever time remains. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment, as modified.

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Apr 7, 2016

finally, I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up the following amendments: Casey-Toomey No. 3458, as modified; Heller No. 3495; and Bennet No. 3524. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without…

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Apr 6, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room SH-216 of the Hart Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING…

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Apr 6, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Seapower of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2016, at 2 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

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Apr 6, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2016, at 10 a.m. in room 328A of the…

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Apr 6, 2016

for the information of all Senators, we expect votes on pending amendments to the FAA bill during tomorrow's session of the Senate and will notify offices when they are scheduled. ____________________

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Apr 6, 2016

I call up Gardner amendment No. 3460. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from South Dakota [Mr. Thune], for Mr. Gardner, proposes an amendment numbered 3460 to amendment No…

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Apr 6, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the Special Committee on Aging be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD-106 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a hearing entitled ``Finding…

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Apr 6, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To require the FAA Administrator to consider the operational…

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Apr 6, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, April 7; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…

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Apr 6, 2016

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 8:18 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, April 7, 2016, at 9:30 a.m.

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Apr 6, 2016

I further ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

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Apr 6, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the next amendments in order be the following and that it be in order to call them up and considered offered in the order listed: Gardner No. 3460; Thune No. 3512; Heinrich No. 3482, as modified; Thune No…

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Apr 6, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2016, at 2 p.m., in SR-428A of the Russell Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing…

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Apr 6, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Indian Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2016, in room SD-628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:15 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

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Apr 6, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendments be agreed to, the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed, and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

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Apr 6, 2016

I call up substitute amendment No. 3464. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from South Dakota [Mr. Thune] proposes an amendment numbered 3464.

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Apr 6, 2016

I know of no further debate on the motion to proceed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? If not, the question is on agreeing to the motion to proceed. The motion was agreed to. ____________________

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