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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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Feb 29, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Alabama (Mrs. Britt), the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy), the Senator from Montana (Mr. Daines), the Senator from Kansas (Mr…

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Feb 29, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Alabama (Mrs. Britt), the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy), the Senator from Montana (Mr. Daines), the Senator from Kansas (Mr…

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Feb 29, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Alabama (Mrs. Britt), the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy), the Senator from Montana (Mr. Daines), the Senator from Kansas (Mr…

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Feb 29, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Alabama (Mrs. Britt), the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy), the Senator from Montana (Mr. Daines), the Senator from Kansas (Mr…

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Feb 29, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Barrasso), the Senator from Alabama (Mrs. Britt), the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy), the Senator from Montana (Mr. Daines), the Senator from Kansas (Mr…

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Feb 29, 2024

Mr. President, yesterday, we learned that Leader McConnell, the longest serving party leader in Senate history, will be stepping down from his leadership role next January. There will be time later for a fuller discussion of all his…

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Feb 28, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Marshall) and the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Tuberville). Further, if present and voting: the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Marshall) would have voted ``nay.'' The yeas…

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Feb 28, 2024

Mr. President, America needs farmers and ranchers. We need the men and women--and often entire families--who are willing to do the hard work to feed our country and the world. In places like my home State of South Dakota, farming and…

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Feb 28, 2024

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Tillis). Further, if present and voting: the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Tillis) would have voted ``nay.'' The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 54, nays 43…

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Feb 27, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Crapo) and the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Tillis). The result was announced--yeas 49, nays 47, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 54 Ex.] YEAS--49 Baldwin Bennet…

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Feb 27, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Crapo), the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. Ricketts), and the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Tillis). Further, if present and voting: the Senator from North Carolina…

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Feb 27, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Crapo), the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. Ricketts), and the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Tillis). Further, if present and voting: the Senator from North Carolina…

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