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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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Mar 6, 2025

I 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 objection…

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Mar 6, 2025

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned…

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Mar 6, 2025

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 4:31 p.m., adjourned until Monday, March 10, 2025, at 3 p.m. ____________________

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Mar 6, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination: The nomination on the Secretary's desk in the Coast Guard; that the nomination be confirmed; that the motion to reconsider be…

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Mar 6, 2025

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 28. 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. The legislative…

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Mar 6, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 3 p.m. on Monday, March 10; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…

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Mar 6, 2025

They are going to be better attuned to the individual programs.

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Mar 5, 2025

You also have to pay attention to the aftermath of that and how it impacts people.

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Mar 4, 2025

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…

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Mar 4, 2025

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 29. 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. The senior…

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Mar 4, 2025

for the information of all Senators, Senators should expect one vote at 11 a.m. on cloture on the Blanche nomination and two votes at 3:45 p.m.: confirmation of the Blanche nomination and passage of S.J. Res. 28, Senator Ricketts' digital…

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Mar 4, 2025

These tariffs, I think, are hopefully temporary.

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Mar 4, 2025

I move to proceed to Calendar No. 18, S. 331. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion to proceed. The senior assistant legislative…

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Mar 4, 2025

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand in recess under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:40 p.m., recessed until 8:20 p.m. and reassembled when called to order by the…

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Mar 4, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess until 8:20 p.m. today and proceed as a body to the Hall of the House of Representatives for the joint session of Congress provided under the provisions of H. Con. Res. 11; that upon the…

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Mar 4, 2025

I’m not sure exactly what he was getting at there.

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Mar 4, 2025

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…

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Mar 4, 2025

I move to proceed to Calendar No. 20, S.J. Res. 28. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the joint resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 20, S. J. Res 28, a…

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Mar 4, 2025

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 25. 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. The senior…

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Mar 4, 2025

I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion…

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Mar 4, 2025

for the 119th Congress, I ask that the Republican cochair of the Senate NATO Observer Group be Senator Tillis, and, at his recommendation, the following Republican Senators participate in the group: Senators Rounds, Barrasso, Ernst, Moran…

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Mar 4, 2025

this evening, President Trump will come to the Capitol to address Congress. I am looking forward to hearing the President discuss his accomplishments so far and outline his vision for our country. President Trump may have been in office…

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Mar 3, 2025

I think we have very extensively invested heavily in Ukraine.

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Mar 3, 2025

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:08 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 10 a.m. ____________________

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Mar 3, 2025

the Senate will vote later today to confirm Linda McMahon to be Secretary of Education. Mrs. McMahon is an accomplished businesswoman and public servant. She is known for her role in building World Wrestling Entertainment, better known as…

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