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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, tomorrow, the Senate will be voting on the nomination of Russell Vought to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget. I could talk about the extensive experience, policy experience, that has helped prepare him for…
I move that we proceed to legislative session. Vote on Motion The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion.
Mr. President, earlier this morning, I met with Prime Minister Netanyahu here in the Capitol. We had a good discussion about Israel's security and about the imperative of the return of the rest of the hostages, who have been held in Hamas…
Mr. President, I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 16. Vote on Motion The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion.
So I would ask that we proceed to legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. Vote on Motion
Mr. President, we are getting now close to the time to vote on the Vought nomination, and it has been a 30-hour discussion, conversation, some of which I think is perhaps instructive. I mean, I would make an argument, honestly, that…
Madam President, I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 17. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. Vote on Motion
Mr. President, again, I am going to send a cloture motion to the desk on a nominee that came out of the Ag Committee 23 to 0. I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule…
Mr. President, I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 19. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion to proceed. Vote on Motion
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objections, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 449 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
I move to proceed to legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. Vote on Motion
Mr. President, how long was the last vote? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Eleven minutes.
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