Jul 11, 2019
Madam President, the Democratic Party's motto this year might as well be ``Free Stuff''--free healthcare, free college, free debt relief, free childcare, and free income. The problem, of course, is that the old adage ``There is no such…
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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Jul 10, 2019
Mr. President, we just heard the Democratic leader talking about the issue of healthcare and attacking the President and Republicans for not being supportive of protections for preexisting conditions, and I can tell you that is just not…
Jul 10, 2019
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Young). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Young) would have voted ``yea.''
Jul 9, 2019
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be discharged from further consideration of S. 239 and that the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The…
Jul 9, 2019
I now ask for a second reading, and I object to my own request, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bills will receive a second reading on the next legislative day. ____________________
Jul 9, 2019
Madam President, I understand that there are two bills at the desk, and I ask for their first reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bills by title for the first time en bloc. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill…
Jul 9, 2019
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendment to the resolution be withdrawn; that the Cruz substitute amendment to the resolution at the desk be considered and agreed to; that the resolution, as amended…
Jul 9, 2019
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 106, S. Res. 188. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (S…
Jul 9, 2019
Mr. President, I have 5 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…
Jul 9, 2019
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, the Senate vote on confirmation of the following nominations in the order listed: Executive Calendar Nos. 47, 52, and 51; that if confirmed, the motions to…
Jul 9, 2019
Mr. President, we received more good economic news on Friday with the announcement that the economy created 224,000 jobs in June. Meanwhile, unemployment remained near its lowest level in half a century. June marked the 16th straight month…
Jul 9, 2019
Madam President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order following the remarks of Senator Casey. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…
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