Mar 1, 2016
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 1, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on…
John Thune
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.
govinfo.gov
Mar 1, 2016
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 1, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room 328A of the Russell Senate Office Building, to…
Mar 1, 2016
Mr. President, I also want to take a few moments today to discuss the devastation drugs are bringing to too many families and communities across our Nation and also to congratulate the Presiding Officer for his great work on this issue…
Feb 25, 2016
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cornyn), the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio), and the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. Wicker). Further, if present and voting, the…
Feb 11, 2016
Madam President, I rise today in strong support of the conference report to accompany the Trade Facilitation and Trade Customs conference report on which we just had a cloture vote. I was very pleased to see 73 U.S. Senators vote in favor…
Feb 11, 2016
Madam President, I am pleased to have been one of the conferees to H.R. 644, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. There are many important provisions in this legislation, some of which I helped to draft. There is one…
Feb 9, 2016
The tough choices are with regard to those parts of the budget that we all know are growing dramatically.
Feb 9, 2016
We have to figure out how to meaningfully rein in, reform those programs so that they fit the demographics of the future.
Feb 9, 2016
I understand one of the biggest issues facing South Dakotans when it comes to their Federal taxes... is the problem of tax-related identity theft.
Feb 9, 2016
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Under the previous order, the President will be immediately…
Feb 9, 2016
Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for…
Politicians like John Thune
