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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 6, 2016

Mr. President, I call up substitute amendment No. 3464. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from South Dakota [Mr. Thune] proposes an amendment numbered 3464.

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, I know of no further debate on the motion to proceed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? If not, the question is on agreeing to the motion to proceed. The motion was agreed to. ____________________

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 415, submitted earlier today. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 415) congratulating the…

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Apr 6, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendments be agreed to, the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed, and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 387, S. 1638. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, just a little earlier today, the Senate moved to proceed to the FAA reauthorization bill. My hope is that we-- the distinguished Senator from Florida, who is the ranking member on the Commerce Committee, and I--will move to…

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on…

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room SR-253 of the Russell Senate Office Building…

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, I call up amendment No. 3512. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from South Dakota [Mr. Thune] proposes an amendment numbered 3512 to amendment No. 3464.

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee- reported substitute amendment be agreed to, the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed, and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The…

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room SH-216 of the Hart Senate Office Building. The…

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Apr 6, 2016

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Indian Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 6, 2016, in room SD-628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:15 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

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