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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 27, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul), the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds), and the Senator from…

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Apr 27, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt), the Senator from Maryland (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul), the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds), the Senator from Florida (Mr…

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Apr 27, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul), the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds), the Senator from Florida…

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Apr 27, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul), the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds), the Senator from Florida…

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Apr 27, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul), the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds), the Senator from Florida…

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Apr 27, 2021

Mr. President, a few weeks ago, President Biden introduced an infrastructure plan--or at least that is what the Democrats are calling it. In fact, a substantial portion of this bill goes to Democratic priorities that have nothing to do…

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Apr 26, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul), and the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 82, nays 13, as follows…

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Apr 22, 2021

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), the Senator from Utah (Mr. Lee), and the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul). The result was announced--yeas 94, nays 1, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…

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Apr 22, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Utah (Mr. Lee). The result was announced--yeas 46, nays 51, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 164 Leg.] YEAS--46 Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Braun Burr Capito Cassidy Cornyn Cotton…

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Apr 22, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Utah (Mr. Lee). The PRESIDING OFFICER. The result was announced--yeas 49, nays 48, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 163 Leg.] YEAS--49 Barrasso Blackburn Blunt Boozman Braun Burr…

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Apr 22, 2021

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Utah (Mr. Lee). The result was announced--yeas 49, nays 48, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 162 Leg.] YEAS--49 Barrasso Blackburn Blunt Boozman Braun Burr Capito Cassidy Collins…

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Apr 22, 2021

Mr. President, today we are wrapping up consideration of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. Next week the majority leader has indicated the Senate will take up the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021. These are both…

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