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July 20, 2021
For the People Act
Sen. John Thune
July 14, 2021
Texas
Sen. John Thune
June 23, 2021
The Washington Post "Washington Post Live" - Transcript: Sen. Rounds Discusses Cattle Market, Ransomware and Infrastructure on Washington Post Live
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Once you pull back the curtain on Ds' "election integrity" bill, it's nothing more than a move to help Ds win elections. It would force states to turn over elections to D.C. bureaucrats. I don't think Speaker Pelosi & Sen. Schumer should be governing South Dakota's elections."
Sen. John Thune
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Here's how Politico characterized Ds' election bill this am: "It's always been a messaging bill -- a check-the-box move allowing party leaders to tell the left they tried." That's not a GOP politician saying it. That's from a paper that covers Capitol Hill day in and day out."
Sen. John Thune
June 22, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Sen. John Thune
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "If Ds were to get their election bill passed, current senators' campaigns could receive more than $1.8 billion taxpayer dollars. Yes, this bill would use Americans' hard-earned money to fund yard signs & attack ads. GOP will reject."
Sen. John Thune
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "There are so many reasons to vote against Ds' election bill that it's hard to name them all. This bill would not only loosen voter fraud protections, it would direct billions of taxpayer dollars to political campaigns. The speaker herself admitted it would help Ds win elections."
Sen. John Thune
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Today's vote summed up: Republicans believe that states have the authority *under the Constitution* to conduct elections & decisions are better when they're made closer to the people. Dems believe Washington bureaucrats are better positioned to make decisions."
Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2021
Tweet - "If Dems had their way, you'll need an ID to: cash a check drive a car see a doctor pick up an online grocery order rent an apartment get married apply for SNAP, social security, unemployment adopt a pet pick up a prescription donate blood rent a scooter But not to vote ... ?"
Sen. John Thune
May 25, 2021
H.R. 1
Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2021
Tweet - "Dems' election bill is chock-full of unwise policies that put ridiculous federal mandates on states like South Dakota that already have well-run election systems. One example, it actually *bans* states from requiring an ID to vote. It's not good policy. It's a power grab."
Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2021
Biden Administration
Sen. John Thune
April 21, 2021
For the People Act
Sen. John Thune
April 20, 2021
Infrastructure
Sen. John Thune
March 24, 2021
Tweet - "What's the first bill Dems would likely pass if they break the Senate filibuster rule? A bill to federalize elections, restrict states' rights, & eliminate protections for election integrity."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Rounds Supports Legislation to Establish Election Integrity Commission
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 21, 2021
Biden Administration
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 20, 2021
Rounds Statement on Inauguration of President Biden
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 7, 2021
Rounds Statement Following the Formal Count of the Electoral College Votes by Congress
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 6, 2021
Johnson Statement on Counting of Electoral College Votes
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 6, 2021
Tweet - "Today has been a sad day for America. The violent behavior at the Capitol is inexcusable and disgusting, but we won't be deterred from our Constitutional duty. We need to work together to protect our democracy. Please pray for our country."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 5, 2021
Rounds Statement on the Formal Count of the Electoral College Votes by Congress
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 3, 2021
Rounds Takes Oath of Office for Second Term in U.S. Senate
Sen. Mike Rounds
Date
Title
Politician
July 20, 2021
For the People Act
Sen.John Thune
July 14, 2021
Texas
Sen.John Thune
June 23, 2021
The Washington Post "Washington Post Live" - Transcript: Sen. Rounds Discusses Cattle Market, Ransomware and Infrastructure on Washington Post Live
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Once you pull back the curtain on Ds' "election integrity" bill, it's nothing more than a move to help Ds win elections. It would force states to turn over elections to D.C. bureaucrats. I don't think Speaker Pelosi & Sen. Schumer should be governing South Dakota's elections."
Sen.John Thune
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Here's how Politico characterized Ds' election bill this am: "It's always been a messaging bill -- a check-the-box move allowing party leaders to tell the left they tried." That's not a GOP politician saying it. That's from a paper that covers Capitol Hill day in and day out."
Sen.John Thune
June 22, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Sen.John Thune
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "If Ds were to get their election bill passed, current senators' campaigns could receive more than $1.8 billion taxpayer dollars. Yes, this bill would use Americans' hard-earned money to fund yard signs & attack ads. GOP will reject."
Sen.John Thune
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "There are so many reasons to vote against Ds' election bill that it's hard to name them all. This bill would not only loosen voter fraud protections, it would direct billions of taxpayer dollars to political campaigns. The speaker herself admitted it would help Ds win elections."
Sen.John Thune
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "Today's vote summed up: Republicans believe that states have the authority *under the Constitution* to conduct elections & decisions are better when they're made closer to the people. Dems believe Washington bureaucrats are better positioned to make decisions."
Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2021
Tweet - "If Dems had their way, you'll need an ID to: cash a check drive a car see a doctor pick up an online grocery order rent an apartment get married apply for SNAP, social security, unemployment adopt a pet pick up a prescription donate blood rent a scooter But not to vote ... ?"
Sen.John Thune
May 25, 2021
H.R. 1
Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2021
Tweet - "Dems' election bill is chock-full of unwise policies that put ridiculous federal mandates on states like South Dakota that already have well-run election systems. One example, it actually *bans* states from requiring an ID to vote. It's not good policy. It's a power grab."
Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2021
Biden Administration
Sen.John Thune
April 21, 2021
For the People Act
Sen.John Thune
April 20, 2021
Infrastructure
Sen.John Thune
March 24, 2021
Tweet - "What's the first bill Dems would likely pass if they break the Senate filibuster rule? A bill to federalize elections, restrict states' rights, & eliminate protections for election integrity."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Rounds Supports Legislation to Establish Election Integrity Commission
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 21, 2021
Biden Administration
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 20, 2021
Rounds Statement on Inauguration of President Biden
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 7, 2021
Rounds Statement Following the Formal Count of the Electoral College Votes by Congress
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 6, 2021
Johnson Statement on Counting of Electoral College Votes
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 6, 2021
Tweet - "Today has been a sad day for America. The violent behavior at the Capitol is inexcusable and disgusting, but we won't be deterred from our Constitutional duty. We need to work together to protect our democracy. Please pray for our country."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 5, 2021
Rounds Statement on the Formal Count of the Electoral College Votes by Congress
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 3, 2021
Rounds Takes Oath of Office for Second Term in U.S. Senate
Sen.Mike Rounds
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