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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, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 11:10 a.m., adjourned until Monday, January 20, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Mr. President, the first bill that a new majority considers is an indication of its priorities. The American people are rightly concerned about the illegal immigration crisis in this country, and they sent a clear message in November that…
Mr. President, the Cabinet confirmation process is well underway here in the U.S. Senate. Confirmation hearings began this week with Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth in the Armed Services Committee on Tuesday. Yesterday, we had six…
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Friday, January 17; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the filing deadline with respect to second degree amendments to Calendar No. 1, S. 5, be at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, January 17. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
Mr. President, I understand that there is a bill at the desk that is due for a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 6) to amend…
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 5:56 p.m., adjourned until Friday, January 17, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
Go Jacks. I ask unanimous consent, Madam President, that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The…
Mr. President, it is more than 1,000 miles from El Paso, TX, to Athens, GA, yet a man who crossed the border illegally near El Paso was able to wreak havoc in Athens. Last February, an illegal immigrant murdered nursing student Laken Riley…
Madam President, I send a cloture motion to the desk for Calendar No. 1, S. 5. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant…
Madam President, I ask consent that the mandatory quorum call be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Madam President, this one causes me great pain, but I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 27, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior…
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