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Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "You can be upset when things don't go your way, but you still have to show up and do your job. Millions of Americans across the country know this. I wish the minority leader would follow their example." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "When Dems say "nothing is off the table" if they regain the majority, they mean: -Scrapping protections for the Senate minority put in place by founders -Increasing number of SCOTUS justices (to pack it w/ liberal judges) -Making DC & PR states (in hopes of 2 Dem senators each)" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 17, 2020 Newhouse Leads Colleagues to Demand House Vote on MMIW Legislation Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "What a shameful and unproductive attempt to tear down one of the strongest women leaders in Congress. This kind of "commentary' deserves no place in our political discourse." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are already plotting to do away with the filibuster if political roles & majorities reverse. But take a look at what they've been up to in the minority -- blocking bills at every turn." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP majority has, at times, been frustrated by the filibuster, but we've always respected what it means to the Senate. Now, here we are, defending the rights Dems enjoy in the minority while they're already talking about rolling them back if they regain the majority." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Dems recently filibustered: Relief funding for schools COVID vaccine funding Stimulus payments to Americans Police reform Now, they're saying they would eliminate the filibuster. This situation stretches the meaning of irony -- even by Washington standards." Sen. John Thune
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, America lost one of our great civil rights heroes. John Lewis dedicated his life to serving and improving our country. He will be greatly missed. Kimberley and I are praying for his family in their grief." Sen. John Thune
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gosar Calls for Open Amendment Process for the GAOA Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "It's easy to lose faith in the productiveness of social media dialogue when you see examples like this. @SenatorTimScott is one of the most thoughtful people I know. I'm glad he's leading the @SenateGOP charge to improve policing in this country & proud to call him a colleague." Sen. John Thune
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "Great news! We have all been praying for Jean." Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP has been busy in DC with: -Cmte oversight on #COVID19 -Key nominations -Critical national security bill +++ What have House Dems been doing? Show up for 24 hours, vote on a $3 trillion messaging bill, unilaterally change historic voting rules, & then leave town." Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael C. Stenger, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Philip G. Kiko, Chief Administrative Officer of the United States House of Representatives - Wyden, Rounds and Eshoo Lead Bipartisan Call to Secure U.S. Capitol Phone Networks Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is back in Washington on Monday, but for the past few weeks, I've been working from my home office. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at my workdays -- full of virtual meetings & phone calls." Sen. John Thune
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "I've talked about the legislative branch's role in making laws, but did you know there's another part of my job that's solely based on helping you? In this lesson, I explain what "constituent services" are & why they're a key part of any senator's job." Sen. John Thune
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you for having me. More than ever, we're all relying on our neighbors, and South Dakota is proud to count Iowa as one. Thanks for everything you do in the Senate to defend the Great Plains & Midwest." Sen. John Thune
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm very sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you, your family, and all of those Americans who've experienced loss at the hands of this horrible virus." Sen. John Thune
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "Hey, parents - For the past few weeks, I've been posting lesson plan videos about the federal government. So, if you've recently added the job of "teacher" to your plate as your kids are home from school, check out this week's lesson on Senate committees." Sen. John Thune
April 14, 2020 Thune Releases Second U.S. Government Video Lesson: How a Bill Becomes a Law Sen. John Thune
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "To all the parents out there looking for ways to fill their kids' time with some educational activities, check out my lesson on lawmaking using the real-life example of my #TRACEDAct. I go through all the steps. Full 10-minute lesson here" Sen. John Thune
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Tom Coburn was either your greatest ally or greatest adversary, depending on which side of his deeply held convictions and relentless passion you found yourself. Few have been as impactful." Sen. John Thune
March 5, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Warren and Reps. Velázquez and Thompson Urge President to Fully Fund Emergency Response in Puerto Rico Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Dems block pro-life legislation Another step for #5G 3 more judges confirmed What else happened in Washington this week? #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020 Let's Get Back to Business Sen. John Thune
Feb. 5, 2020 With Impeachment Behind Us, It's Time to get Back to Work for South Dakotans Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 5, 2020 Thune Statement on the Conclusion of the Senate Impeachment Trial Sen. John Thune
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "This has been a highly disruptive process for the American people, and I'm as eager as they are to get back to the agenda they elected us to pursue. My full statement" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020 Johnson Applauds President Trump's State of the Union Address Rep. Dusty Johnson
Feb. 4, 2020 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Thune Sen. John Thune
Jan. 31, 2020 Rounds: We've Done our Due Diligence, It's Time to Get Back to Doing the People's Work Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 30, 2020 Working for South Dakotans Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is ready to do its constitutional duty." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 14, 2020 What They Are Saying: VA Secretary, Senate & House VA Committee Members Applaud Sen. Moran's Confirmation as Chairman of the Senate VA Committee Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Even Senate Democrats are breaking with @SpeakerPelosi and her gambit to tell the Senate how to do its work." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - ".@SpeakerPelosi holding up the articles of impeachment demonstrates that this is just a political game for Democrats." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Welcome to the team, @SenatorLoeffler. We're happy to have you in the Senate serving the great people of Georgia. Looking forward to working with you." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 18, 2019 Rounds Statement on House Impeachment Vote Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "While the Dem-led house has been focused on their #ForThePolitics #DoNothingDemocrats agenda, @SenateGOP has been changing the shape of our nation's courts. One in four circuit court judges have been nominated and confirmed in the last three years." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 13, 2019 Rounds Statement on House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Vote Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "We've hit a milestone in our effort to confirm qualified judges to federal courts: 50 circuit court judges have been confirmed by the GOP-controlled Senate since January 2017." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 10, 2019 Letter to Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - Cheney Signs Letter Calling For Minority Hearing On Impeachment Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - ICYMI: Ag Committee GOP Leader Conaway Leads 159 Republicans Urging Pelosi to Hold Vote on USMCA Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Dems are completely dropping the ball on the things the American people put us here to do. They've: Blocked funding for our troops slow-walked confirmations continue to drag their feet on crucial priorities like #USMCA. Put aside the political games & work with us." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "My friend @SenatorIsakson is a model of decency & graciousness -- able to fight hard for the principles he believes in w/o any rancor toward political opponents. But he's not just kind, he's a tremendously effective legislator. He makes things happen. The Senate & I will miss him." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "As of today, the Senate has confirmed 48 appellate court judges since the beginning of this administration. For context, that's more than the previous FIVE administrations had confirmed at this point in their tenure." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019 Conaway, Johnson: USDA Civil Rights Office Moving in the Right Direction Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "To the detriment of the American people, Dems have spent most of the past year focused on their political agenda instead of legislating. They've slow-walked confirmations, blocked vital military funding, & continued to drag their feet on important priorities like #USMCA." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019 Johnson Votes Against Impeachment Inquiry Rep. Dusty Johnson
Date Title Politician
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "You can be upset when things don't go your way, but you still have to show up and do your job. Millions of Americans across the country know this. I wish the minority leader would follow their example." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "When Dems say "nothing is off the table" if they regain the majority, they mean: -Scrapping protections for the Senate minority put in place by founders -Increasing number of SCOTUS justices (to pack it w/ liberal judges) -Making DC & PR states (in hopes of 2 Dem senators each)" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 17, 2020 Newhouse Leads Colleagues to Demand House Vote on MMIW Legislation Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "What a shameful and unproductive attempt to tear down one of the strongest women leaders in Congress. This kind of "commentary' deserves no place in our political discourse." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are already plotting to do away with the filibuster if political roles & majorities reverse. But take a look at what they've been up to in the minority -- blocking bills at every turn." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP majority has, at times, been frustrated by the filibuster, but we've always respected what it means to the Senate. Now, here we are, defending the rights Dems enjoy in the minority while they're already talking about rolling them back if they regain the majority." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Dems recently filibustered: Relief funding for schools COVID vaccine funding Stimulus payments to Americans Police reform Now, they're saying they would eliminate the filibuster. This situation stretches the meaning of irony -- even by Washington standards." Sen.John Thune
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, America lost one of our great civil rights heroes. John Lewis dedicated his life to serving and improving our country. He will be greatly missed. Kimberley and I are praying for his family in their grief." Sen.John Thune
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gosar Calls for Open Amendment Process for the GAOA Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "It's easy to lose faith in the productiveness of social media dialogue when you see examples like this. @SenatorTimScott is one of the most thoughtful people I know. I'm glad he's leading the @SenateGOP charge to improve policing in this country & proud to call him a colleague." Sen.John Thune
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "Great news! We have all been praying for Jean." Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP has been busy in DC with: -Cmte oversight on #COVID19 -Key nominations -Critical national security bill +++ What have House Dems been doing? Show up for 24 hours, vote on a $3 trillion messaging bill, unilaterally change historic voting rules, & then leave town." Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael C. Stenger, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Philip G. Kiko, Chief Administrative Officer of the United States House of Representatives - Wyden, Rounds and Eshoo Lead Bipartisan Call to Secure U.S. Capitol Phone Networks Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is back in Washington on Monday, but for the past few weeks, I've been working from my home office. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at my workdays -- full of virtual meetings & phone calls." Sen.John Thune
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "I've talked about the legislative branch's role in making laws, but did you know there's another part of my job that's solely based on helping you? In this lesson, I explain what "constituent services" are & why they're a key part of any senator's job." Sen.John Thune
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you for having me. More than ever, we're all relying on our neighbors, and South Dakota is proud to count Iowa as one. Thanks for everything you do in the Senate to defend the Great Plains & Midwest." Sen.John Thune
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm very sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you, your family, and all of those Americans who've experienced loss at the hands of this horrible virus." Sen.John Thune
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "Hey, parents - For the past few weeks, I've been posting lesson plan videos about the federal government. So, if you've recently added the job of "teacher" to your plate as your kids are home from school, check out this week's lesson on Senate committees." Sen.John Thune
April 14, 2020 Thune Releases Second U.S. Government Video Lesson: How a Bill Becomes a Law Sen.John Thune
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "To all the parents out there looking for ways to fill their kids' time with some educational activities, check out my lesson on lawmaking using the real-life example of my #TRACEDAct. I go through all the steps. Full 10-minute lesson here" Sen.John Thune
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Tom Coburn was either your greatest ally or greatest adversary, depending on which side of his deeply held convictions and relentless passion you found yourself. Few have been as impactful." Sen.John Thune
March 5, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Warren and Reps. Velázquez and Thompson Urge President to Fully Fund Emergency Response in Puerto Rico Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Dems block pro-life legislation Another step for #5G 3 more judges confirmed What else happened in Washington this week? #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020 Let's Get Back to Business Sen.John Thune
Feb. 5, 2020 With Impeachment Behind Us, It's Time to get Back to Work for South Dakotans Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 5, 2020 Thune Statement on the Conclusion of the Senate Impeachment Trial Sen.John Thune
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "This has been a highly disruptive process for the American people, and I'm as eager as they are to get back to the agenda they elected us to pursue. My full statement" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020 Johnson Applauds President Trump's State of the Union Address Rep.Dusty Johnson
Feb. 4, 2020 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Thune Sen.John Thune
Jan. 31, 2020 Rounds: We've Done our Due Diligence, It's Time to Get Back to Doing the People's Work Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 30, 2020 Working for South Dakotans Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is ready to do its constitutional duty." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 14, 2020 What They Are Saying: VA Secretary, Senate & House VA Committee Members Applaud Sen. Moran's Confirmation as Chairman of the Senate VA Committee Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Even Senate Democrats are breaking with @SpeakerPelosi and her gambit to tell the Senate how to do its work." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - ".@SpeakerPelosi holding up the articles of impeachment demonstrates that this is just a political game for Democrats." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Welcome to the team, @SenatorLoeffler. We're happy to have you in the Senate serving the great people of Georgia. Looking forward to working with you." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 18, 2019 Rounds Statement on House Impeachment Vote Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "While the Dem-led house has been focused on their #ForThePolitics #DoNothingDemocrats agenda, @SenateGOP has been changing the shape of our nation's courts. One in four circuit court judges have been nominated and confirmed in the last three years." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 13, 2019 Rounds Statement on House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Vote Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "We've hit a milestone in our effort to confirm qualified judges to federal courts: 50 circuit court judges have been confirmed by the GOP-controlled Senate since January 2017." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 10, 2019 Letter to Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - Cheney Signs Letter Calling For Minority Hearing On Impeachment Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - ICYMI: Ag Committee GOP Leader Conaway Leads 159 Republicans Urging Pelosi to Hold Vote on USMCA Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Dems are completely dropping the ball on the things the American people put us here to do. They've: Blocked funding for our troops slow-walked confirmations continue to drag their feet on crucial priorities like #USMCA. Put aside the political games & work with us." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "My friend @SenatorIsakson is a model of decency & graciousness -- able to fight hard for the principles he believes in w/o any rancor toward political opponents. But he's not just kind, he's a tremendously effective legislator. He makes things happen. The Senate & I will miss him." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "As of today, the Senate has confirmed 48 appellate court judges since the beginning of this administration. For context, that's more than the previous FIVE administrations had confirmed at this point in their tenure." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019 Conaway, Johnson: USDA Civil Rights Office Moving in the Right Direction Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "To the detriment of the American people, Dems have spent most of the past year focused on their political agenda instead of legislating. They've slow-walked confirmations, blocked vital military funding, & continued to drag their feet on important priorities like #USMCA." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019 Johnson Votes Against Impeachment Inquiry Rep.Dusty Johnson
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