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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, 7,633,650, that is the number of migrant encounters at our southern border since President Biden took office-- 7,633,650. The situation at our southern border is out of control. We have had three--three now--successive years…
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 51…
Madam President, I think it goes without saying that the Mayorkas-Biden policies have led to the worst border crisis in American history: 7.6 million people apprehended; 1.8 million ``got-aways''; who knows how many unknown…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mayorkas Impeachment
The one thing we know is that 357 people who are on the Terrorist Watchlist were apprehended coming into this country. Motion to Table the Schumer Point of Order We have a responsibility to hear these Articles of Impeachment, and therefore…
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas 51, nays 49, as…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. Wicker). The result was announced--yeas 96, nays 2, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 127 Ex.] YEAS--96 Baldwin Barrasso Bennet Blackburn Blumenthal Booker Boozman…
Mr. President, this weekend, Iran and its proxies in Syria, Yemen, and Iraq fired a barrage of missiles and drones against Israel. The direct attack was a marked escalation on Iran's part. And it is time for the United States, our allies…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Alabama (Mrs. Britt), the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cornyn), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), and the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Murkowski). The result was…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cornyn), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Cramer), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Hawley), the Senator from Alaska…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be able to speak for up to 7 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Utah (Mr. Lee). Further, if present and voting: the Senator from Utah (Mr. Lee) would have voted ``yea.'' The result was announced--yeas 50, nays 48, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…
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