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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 30, 2025

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H. Con. Res. 9, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The senior…

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Apr 30, 2025

Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order following the remarks of Senator Markey. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

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Apr 30, 2025

Mr. President, over the last 4 years, the Biden administration subjected Americans to an onslaught of regulations. Altogether, the Biden regulatory agenda cost $1.8 trillion. He heaped thousands of hours of paperwork on business owners…

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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 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 when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 1; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the…

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Apr 30, 2025

I move to proceed to Calendar No. 31, S.J. Res. 31. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 31, S.J. Res. 31, a joint resolution…

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Apr 29, 2025

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 1509 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

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Apr 29, 2025

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of S. 307 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by…

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Apr 29, 2025

I move to proceed to H.J. Res. 42. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to H.J. Res. 42, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter…

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Apr 29, 2025

Madam President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order following the vote on the motion to proceed to H.J. Res. 42 and the remarks of my colleagues. The PRESIDING…

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Apr 29, 2025

Madam President, I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 60. 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…

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