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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.
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso) and the Senator from Wyoming (Ms. Lummis). The result was announced--yeas 54, nays 42, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 150 Ex.] YEAS--54 Baldwin Bennet…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Wyoming (Ms. Lummis), and the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Tillis). Further, if present and voting: the Senator from North…
summer is almost here and with it, summer driving season. With gas prices up 48 percent since President Biden took office and inflation still a major problem, the cost of those family road trip miles is likely to be on the American…
last week, Congress successfully passed legislation, the Fiscal Responsibility Act, to raise the debt ceiling and avert a default. I am pleased that the final legislation paired an increase in the debt ceiling with real spending reforms…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Cotton), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Hoeven), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran), the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch), and the Senator from Alaska (Mr…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Hagerty). The result was announced--yeas 30, nays 69, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 145 Leg.] YEAS--30 Baldwin Blumenthal Booker Cantwell Cardin Carper Cortez…
before I begin, I would like to take just a moment this morning to recognize a pillar of the South Dakota press corps who has served at WNAX in Yankton, SD, for an incredible 47 years. His name is Jerry Oster, and he truly is an…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tribute to Jerry Oster
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Hagerty). Further, if present and voting: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Hagerty) would have voted ``nay.'' The result was announced--yeas 63, nays 36, as…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: The Senator from Tennessee Mr. (Hagerty). The result was announced--yeas 17, nays 81, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 140 Leg.] YEAS--17 Blackburn Braun Britt Graham Hawley Hyde-Smith Lummis…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: The Senator from Texas Mr. (Cruz) and the Senator from Tennessee Mr. (Hagerty). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 46, nays 51, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 141 Leg.] YEAS--46 Barrasso…
The following Senator was necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Hagerty). The result was announced--yeas 47 nays 52, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 143 Leg.] YEAS--47 Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Braun Britt Budd Capito Cassidy…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Hagerty). The result was announced--yeas 48, nays 51, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 142 Leg.] YEAS--48 Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Braun Britt Budd Capito Cassidy…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Hagerty). The result was announced--yeas 48, nays 51, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 144 Leg.] YEAS--48 Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Braun Britt Budd Capito Cassidy…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: The Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz) and the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Hagerty). The result was announced--yeas 49, nays 48, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 139 Leg.] YEAS--49 Barrasso Blackburn…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: The Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz) and the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Hagerty). The result was announced--yeas 46, nays 51, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 138 Leg.] YEAS--46 Barrasso Blackburn…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz) and the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Hagerty). The result was announced--yeas 21, nays 75, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 136 Leg.] YEAS--21 Barrasso Blackburn…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz) and the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Hagerty). The result was announced--yeas 35, nays 62, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 137 Leg.] YEAS--35 Barrasso Blackburn…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cruz), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Murkowski), the Senator from Idaho (Mr…
it may have taken a while, but it looks like the White House may finally be coming to the debt ceiling negotiating table in a more serious way. The President has now appointed members of his staff to negotiate directly with Speaker…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Iowa (Ms. Ernst), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran), and the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio). Further, if present and voting: the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio) would…
this week is National Police Week, which is a time set aside to honor the service of our Nation's law enforcement officers, to show appreciation for the sacrifices they make to keep our communities safe, and to pay tribute to those who…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: The Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Mullin). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 57, nays 39, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 127 Ex.] YEAS--57 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Mullin) and the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio) would have voted ``nay''. The yeas and…
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