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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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May 5, 2025

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 President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

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May 5, 2025

Mr. President, I understand there is a bill at the desk that is due for a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The senior assistant executive clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

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May 5, 2025

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Con. Res. 12, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The bill clerk read as…

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May 5, 2025

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…

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May 5, 2025

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…

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May 5, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

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May 1, 2025

Mr. President, tomorrow afternoon, runners will take their marks for the 100th returning of the Howard Wood Dakota Relays. I have to say, I look forward to this event every year. It is more than a track meet. It is one of the hallmarks of…

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May 1, 2025

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. Recognition of the Majority Leader The majority leader is recognized. 100th…

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Apr 30, 2025

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of S. 616 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by…

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Apr 30, 2025

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 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 is so…

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Apr 30, 2025

Mr. President, I move to reconsider the vote. Motion to Table And I move to table the motion to reconsider. Vote on Motion to Table The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion.

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Apr 30, 2025

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill…

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