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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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Sep 10, 2019

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander) and the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Roberts). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander) would have voted ``yea.''

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Sep 9, 2019

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Roberts), and the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Tillis). Further, if…

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Aug 1, 2019

Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Jane Tschetter Lucas. This month, she is leaving government service after serving her home State of South Dakota as a member of my staff for 10 years and, most recently, serving in the executive…

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Jul 31, 2019

Mr. President, I love the month of August, and I think I have always loved the month of August going back to the time when I was a kid because, obviously, growing up in South Dakota, August is a great month of the year. It is hot. There…

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Jul 30, 2019

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy) and the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson) would have voted ``yea''.

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Jul 30, 2019

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy) and the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson) would have voted ``yea.''

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Jul 30, 2019

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy) and the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson).

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Jul 30, 2019

Madam President, I always find that the end of the July work period in Washington, DC, is a good time to take stock of the year so far. I am looking forward to getting out of DC in the next few days and heading home to South Dakota. I am…

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Jul 30, 2019

Madam President, I request the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. All time is expired. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Hendrix nomination…

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Jul 30, 2019

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson), and the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul).

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Jul 29, 2019

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy), the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from Colorado (Mr. Gardner), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Georgia…

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Jul 29, 2019

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Perdue), and the Senator from Alaska (Mr…

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