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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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Apr 4, 2025

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be the final amendments in order; that the amendments be reported by number; that following disposition of the amendments listed, the Graham substitute amendment No…

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Apr 4, 2025

Madam President, I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 55. 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…

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Apr 4, 2025

If Members would get in their seats, we could start. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oregon. Amendment No. 1758 to Amendment No. 1717

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Apr 4, 2025

Madam President, 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…

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Apr 4, 2025

Madam President, I would ask that moving forward for the duration of this bunch of votes be 10 minutes in duration and that Members would get in their seats. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Apr 4, 2025

Mr. President, very soon the Senate is going to be voting on a budget resolution that essentially accomplishes five objectives, but at least four. And one is to prevent a $4 trillion tax increase on the American people at the end of the…

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Apr 3, 2025

Mr. President, I move to proceed to Calendar No. 38, H. Con. Res. 14. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 38, H. Con. Res. 14, a…

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Apr 3, 2025

Mr. President, as early as today, we expect to take up a budget resolution that will lay the groundwork for delivering on the Republican agenda. This resolution is the first step toward a final bill to make permanent the tax relief we…

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Apr 3, 2025

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas…

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Apr 2, 2025

Mr. President, just over 2 weeks ago, the Senate passed the HALT Fentanyl Act with bipartisan support. As I said at the time, this bill joins other efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis that is taking so many lives in our country. But now…

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Apr 2, 2025

Mr. President, notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that confirmation of the Sauer and Dhillon nominations be at a time to be determined by the majority leader, in consultation with the Democratic Leader, during Thursday's…

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Apr 2, 2025

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 3; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of…

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