Dec 2, 2020
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Georgia (Mrs. Loeffler).
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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Dec 2, 2020
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory call be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending cloture motion, which the clerk will…
Dec 2, 2020
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the provisions of rule XXII, at 2 p.m., the Chair lay before the Senate a certificate of election from the State of Arizona. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…
Dec 2, 2020
Mr. President, the Senate is going to miss Lamar Alexander. Listening to his farewell address right now made the fact that he is leaving all too real. I don't like to think of a U.S. Senate without Lamar. He is a Senate institution and a…
Dec 1, 2020
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Dec 1, 2020
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe), the Senator from Georgia (Mrs. Loeffler), and the Senator from Arizona (Ms. McSally).
Dec 1, 2020
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Hawley), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe), the Senator from Georgia (Mrs. Loeffler), and the Senator from Arizona (Ms. McSally).
Dec 1, 2020
Madam President, yesterday drugmaker Moderna filed for an emergency use authorization from the FDA for its COVID vaccine. The FDA's Vaccine Advisory Committee is scheduled to discuss Pfizer's COVID vaccine next week and is expected to…
Nov 30, 2020
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe), the Senator from Georgia (Mrs. Loeffler), the Senator from Arizona (Ms. McSally), and the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio). Further, if present and…
Nov 18, 2020
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call with respect to the Mizelle nomination be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays…
Nov 18, 2020
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without…
Nov 18, 2020
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander), the Senator from Colorado (Mr. Gardner), the Senator from Iowa (Mr. Grassley), and the Senator from Florida (Mr. Scott). Further, if present and…
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