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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 3, 2025

I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 27. 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 3, 2025

I think the president is looking at this as a means to an end. I don't think it is the end itself.

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Mar 3, 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 3, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the Presiding Officer of the Senate be authorized to appoint a committee on the part of the Senate to join with a like committee on the part of the House of Representatives to escort the President of the United…

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Mar 3, 2025

What I'm willing to do is give the president some latitude to try and accomplish the objective he seeks to get done here.

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Mar 3, 2025

You don’t want America to become isolationist.

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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

for the information of all Senators, Senators should expect a vote to proceed to Senator Cruz's CRA at 11 a.m. tomorrow. ____________________

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Mar 3, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…

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Mar 3, 2025

I mean, these are real people. They need to be treated that way.

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Mar 2, 2025

I look forward to working with Linda McMahon to limit bureaucracy, empower state and local governments and let good teachers do what they’re best at and what they love to do, and that’s to help students succeed.

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Feb 27, 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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Feb 27, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is…

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Feb 27, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that all postcloture time on the McMahon nomination be expired; further, that the Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 3; finally, if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be…

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Feb 27, 2025

this week, the Senate is focused on unleashing American energy. As I have said before, our country is facing some serious energy challenges. We need more power, or we face the possibility of a future defined by unreliable and unaffordable…

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Feb 27, 2025

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. Energy

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Feb 27, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that S. Res. 12 be indefinitely postponed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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Feb 27, 2025

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

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Feb 27, 2025

I have nine requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

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Feb 27, 2025

I move to proceed to Calendar No. 2, S. 9. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 9) to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with…

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Feb 27, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 104, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…

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Feb 27, 2025

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 my colleagues. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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Feb 27, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to; the preamble be agreed to; and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there…

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Feb 27, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 16, S. Res. 94. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution…

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Feb 27, 2025

let me just restate: I ask unanimous consent that S.J. Res. 12 be indefinitely postponed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Duly noted. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island. ____________________

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