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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 West Virginia (Mrs. Capito), the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Crapo), and the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Vance). The result was announced--yeas 61, nays 33, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…
Madam President, I rise today in support of the nomination of an outstanding South Dakotan, Eric Schulte, who has been nominated to fill a vacancy at the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota. Eric Schulte is a lifetime…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from West Virginia (Mrs. Capito), the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Crapo), the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. Ricketts), and the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Vance). The result was…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from West Virginia (Mrs. Capito), the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Cotton), the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Hagerty), the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. Ricketts), the Senator from Idaho…
Mr. President, regulations have been coming thick and fast from the Biden administration lately as the administration races to squeeze in regulations before the deadline, after which they could be overturned by a new Congress. In fact, a…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Braun) and the Senator from Florida (Mr. Scott). The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 84, nays 13, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 161 Leg.] YEAS--84 Baldwin Barrasso…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 4301 Be it enacted by the Senate and House…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Braun), the Senator from Alabama (Mrs. Britt), the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Hagerty), and the Senator from Utah (Mr…
Mr. President, this week, the Senate is finally considering the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act, and I am glad we are here--even if belatedly. Our Nation depends on a safe, efficient, and robust national aviation…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Braun) and the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Tuberville). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Baldwin). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Braun), the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Cotton), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Lankford), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 4257 Be it enacted by the Senate and House…
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