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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.
Mr. President, we continue to just sort of--at a glacial pace--work our way through the nominations. We have in front of us the nomination for Attorney General of Senator Jeff Sessions, a colleague of ours. I am very excited to be able to…
Mr. President, I will just point out to the Senator from New Hampshire--perhaps she knows it, perhaps she doesn't, but her leader has suggested a 60-vote threshold for this nominee. I am delighted to hear her say that they are going to…
Madam President, last night President Trump announced the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. He will fill the spot left vacant by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. Justice Scalia left a profound mark on our judicial…
Mr. President, with respect to the pending Chao nomination, we yield back the remainder of our time so that we can proceed to the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Time is yielded back.
Mr. President, every year around this time, House and Senate Republicans get together for a joint conference to share ideas and develop our action plan for the year. Last week, we gathered in Philadelphia for this year's conference, and we…
Mr. President, I have sought recognition to speak in support of Secretary Elaine Chao to be the Secretary of Transportation. It would be hard to come up with a more qualified nominee than Secretary Chao for this important role. In addition…
Mr. President, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has adopted rules governing its procedures for the 115th Congress. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, at 12 noon on Tuesday, January 30, the Senate proceed to executive session for the consideration of Executive Calendar No. 4. I further ask that there be 20 minutes of…
Mr. President, it is hard to believe, but the Internet as we know it is already in its third decade. While it is no longer novel, this essential technology continues to transform the world around us in often very unexpected ways. Just a…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Kennedy). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Mr. President, today I recognize Dr. Erica Towle, a Knauss Sea Grant fellow on the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, for all of the hard work she has done for me, my staff, and other members of the committee…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for the weekly conference meetings and the time in recess count equally against S. Con. Res. 3; further, that Senator Sanders or his designee control the…
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