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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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Mar 28, 2023

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell). The result was announced--yeas 47, nays 49, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 71 Leg.] YEAS--47 Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Braun Britt Budd Capito Cassidy…

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Mar 28, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Defense Foreign Policy

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Mar 28, 2023

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell). The result was announced--yeas 31, nays 65, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 72 Leg.] YEAS--31 Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Britt Capito Cornyn Cotton…

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Mar 28, 2023

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell) and the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Tuberville). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 26, nays 68, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 76 Leg.] YEAS--26 Barrasso…

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Mar 28, 2023

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell). The result was announced--yeas 33, nays 62, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 75 Leg.] YEAS--33 Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Braun Britt Budd Capito Cramer…

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Mar 28, 2023

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 41, nays 55, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 73 Leg.] YEAS--41 Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Braun Britt Budd Capito…

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Mar 27, 2023

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), and the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 65, nays 28, as follows…

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Mar 23, 2023

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer) and the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell). The result was announced--yeas 19, nays 76, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 67 Leg.] YEAS--19 Blackburn…

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Mar 23, 2023

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer) and the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell). The result was announced--yeas 32, nays 63, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 68 Leg.] YEAS--32 Barrasso…

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Mar 23, 2023

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell), and the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran). The result was announced--yeas 41, nays 52, as follows…

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Mar 23, 2023

I again strongly urge USTR to be more ambitious to bolster America's presence in the region.

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Mar 23, 2023

I strongly, strongly encourage USTR and the President to make a trade deal with UK, one of our closest allies, a top priority.

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Mar 23, 2023

It has got to be about results, and ultimately, to me at least, when you look at the number of free trade agreements China has...

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Mar 23, 2023

I again strongly urge USTR to be more ambitious to bolster America's presence in the region.

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Mar 23, 2023

It has got to be about results, and ultimately, to me at least, when you look at the number of free trade agreements China has...

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Mar 23, 2023

I strongly, strongly encourage USTR and the President to make a trade deal with UK, one of our closest allies, a top priority.

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Mar 23, 2023

today I recognize the life and leadership of Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, a global spiritual leader known universally as the Rebbe, and head of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. The Rebbe was born in 1902 and lived through the darkest…

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Mar 23, 2023

I call up Senate amendment No. 4 on behalf of Senator Rubio and ask that it be reported by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from South Dakota [Mr. Thune], for Mr. Rubio, proposes an amendment…

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Mar 23, 2023

this morning, the U.S. Trade Representative is testifying before the Senate Finance Committee on President Biden's 2023 trade policy agenda, and I look forward to asking her about the details of the Biden administration's plans--or lack…

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Mar 23, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Trade

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Mar 22, 2023

I strongly, strongly encourage USTR and the President to make a trade deal with UK, one of our closest allies, a top priority.

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Mar 22, 2023

It has got to be about results, and ultimately, to me at least, when you look at the number of free trade agreements China has...

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Mar 22, 2023

It seems to me at least that is a fundamental--one of the issues, I think, that has come out of this...

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Mar 22, 2023

Norfolk Southern has an obligation to restore this community.

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Mar 22, 2023

Our state agencies arrived at the scene almost immediately--and we remain there today.

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