The Public Record
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, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 960, introduced earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read…
Mr. 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 legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We…
Mr. 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…
Mr. President, I understand that there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading en bloc. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The leader is correct. The clerk will read the bills by title for the second time. The senior assistant…
Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk for Calendar No. 18, S. 331. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The legislative clerk read as…
Mr. President, I call up Grassley amendment No. 1237. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from South Dakota [Mr. Thune], for Mr…
Mr. President, I ask that the reading be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To improve the bill) In section 5(a)(1), strike ``6'' and insert ``7''…
Mr. 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…
Mr. President, I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 31. 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…
Mr. President, I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 34. 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…
Mr. 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…
Mr. President, last week the Washington Examiner published an article highlighting Democrats' third--third--filibuster of this new Congress. That is right. You heard it--third. The party that mere months ago literally was gleefully making…
Politicians like John Thune
