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Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Today, one in every four federal appeals court judges across the U.S. have been nominated by this president & confirmed by the GOP-controlled Senate. I'm confident these judges will protect constitutional rights and uphold individual freedoms." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019 Thune Statement on POW/MIA Flag Act Being Signed Into Law Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "The POW/MIA Flag Act is now law. Our men & women in uniform have valiantly chosen to serve in defense of our freedom & security. Displaying a POW/MIA flag to honor those who haven't returned home is the least we can do to recognize these heroes & the sacrifice of their families." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019 Johnson Votes Against Impeachment Inquiry Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 24, 2019 Rounds Supports Resolution Condemning House Democrats' Closed Door Impeachment Process Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the US Senate, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the US Senate - Bipartisan Group of 31 Senators Request Two-Year Reauthorization for PILT and SRS Programs Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Continuing Appropriations Act, and Health Extenders Act of Sen. John Thune
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Last week, the Senate hit a major milestone: We have now confirmed over 150 of @POTUS's judicial nominees (despite unprecedented Democrat-led delays and obstruction)." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "An example of Dem obstruction: Months ago, Dems forced the Senate to spend *more than a week* considering 4 district court judges. Yet in the end, ALL Dems voted in favor. These judges could've been confirmed in minutes, and we could've spent this time on other important issues." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "HBD 2 my frnd @ChuckGrassley. W Iowa as a neighbor, Chuck + I have worked 2gether a lot (especially biofuels, which are imptnt to IA/SD). He's some1 I've looked up to. His dedication to his state & constituents is clear in every decision he makes. Proud to have him on the team." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "For 232 years, our Constitution has been challenged by wars, division, and centuries of change. Yet it stands strong, the guidepost of American liberty providing a framework of government for the greatest nation the world has ever known. #ConstitutionDay" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Updated the Sioux Falls Rotary West Club on the work Congress has to tackle this fall, including confirming more federal judges (over 150 so far), getting #USMCA signed into law, and passing a budget. Thanks to everyone who came by." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 6, 2019 Argus Leader - Confirming fair-minded judges and protecting the independent judiciary Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Visited the Leola School this morning and had a great talk with students about my job as a U.S. senator. I encouraged them to visit Washington to see firsthand my day-to-day work and how our government functions." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Johnny Isakson and his wife Dianne are two of the finest people I know, and they have represented their state of Georgia and our nation with great distinction and effectiveness." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 16, 2019 Helping South Dakotans Navigate the Federal Bureaucracy Sen. Mike Rounds
July 30, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
July 29, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
July 29, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
July 25, 2019 Letter to Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer - Rounds, Heinrich Urge Swift Senate Action to Permanently Repeal Cadillac Tax Sen. Mike Rounds
July 23, 2019 Thune Statement on Confirmation of Esper as Secretary of Defense Sen. John Thune
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Mark Esper will make the decisions needed to keep Americans safe. His service as a combat veteran in our armed forces has given him firsthand knowledge of the threats our troops face. I'm glad the Senate confirmed him today as our newest secretary of @DeptofDefense." Sen. John Thune
July 18, 2019 Following House Passage, Rounds and Heinrich Urge Swift Senate Action to Permanently Repeal Cadillac Tax Sen. Mike Rounds
July 16, 2019 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Rounds Questions Defense Secretary Nominee Mark Esper at Confirmation Hearing Sen. Mike Rounds
June 28, 2019 Amendment No. 883 to S. National Defense Authorization Act for Sen. John Thune
June 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
June 8, 2019 Rounds Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Grant South Dakota's Disaster Assistance Request Following Late-Winter Storms Sen. Mike Rounds
June 5, 2019 Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Improve Pentagon Acquisition Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 23, 2019 Heinrich, Capito Introduce Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 21, 2019 Letter to Robert W. Cook, President and CEO of FINRA - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call for New Rule to Protect Seniors from Unscrupulous Financial Advisors Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 17, 2019 Letter to Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Hon. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Spearhead Effort to Secure Funding for Tourism Organization Critical to U.S. Economy Sen. John Thune, ...
May 8, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. John Thune
May 7, 2019 Thune, Peters Introduce Bill to Expand Enrollment in TSA PreCheck Sen. John Thune, ...
May 7, 2019 Sen. Cruz Reintroduces Bill to Eliminate Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 7, 2019 Tweet - "My Secure Traveler Act would allow more people who are already serving in positions of public trust to more easily enroll in TSA PreCheck, freeing up resources that could be used on other travelers and help cut down on long airport security lines." Sen. John Thune
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate passed the National Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Flag Act, which I co-sponsored. I hope the House will quickly pass this bill to recognize these American heroes and their families. #POWMIA @DODPAA" Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2019 Letter to Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Sen. Rick Scott: Safeguard United States Coast Guard Pay During Shutdowns Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 11, 2019 Rounds, Merkley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Family Leave for DOD Employees Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 11, 2019 Thune Statement on Confirmation of Bernhardt as Secretary of Interior Sen. John Thune
April 11, 2019 Tweet - "David Bernhardt will be an important force at @Interior as he works with S.D. tribes, encourages good stewardship of our national parks, & manages our public lands to ensure our natural resources are preserved for the future. I look forward to partnering w/ him in these efforts." Sen. John Thune
April 9, 2019 Rounds Meets with David Bernhardt, President's Nominee to be Interior Secretary Sen. Mike Rounds
April 4, 2019 Rep. Johnson Takes Part in First SNAP Hearing as Ranking Member Rep. Dusty Johnson
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "Since @RealDonaldTrump took office, Democrats have engaged in a systematic campaign of obstruction, pointlessly delaying qualified nominees for no reason other than the fact that Democrats dislike this @WhiteHouse." Sen. John Thune
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "More than two years later, Democrats still cannot accept that they lost the 2016 presidential election. As a result, they've spent that time delaying qualified Trump nominees from being confirmed and are preventing the Senate from doing the people's work." Sen. John Thune
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "During the first two years of President Trump's time in office, Democrats forced 128 cloture votes on his nominees. Want to know how many of those cloture votes Republicans forced during President Obama's first two years? Twelve." Sen. John Thune
March 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
March 8, 2019 Rep. Johnson Opposes Bill to Federalize Elections Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 1, 2019 Western Caucus Applauds the Confirmation of Andrew Wheeler as Administrator of the EPA Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 14, 2019 Rounds Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 14, 2019 Tweet - "My statement on the Senate's passage of the bill to fund border security and keep the government open:" Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Today, one in every four federal appeals court judges across the U.S. have been nominated by this president & confirmed by the GOP-controlled Senate. I'm confident these judges will protect constitutional rights and uphold individual freedoms." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019 Thune Statement on POW/MIA Flag Act Being Signed Into Law Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "The POW/MIA Flag Act is now law. Our men & women in uniform have valiantly chosen to serve in defense of our freedom & security. Displaying a POW/MIA flag to honor those who haven't returned home is the least we can do to recognize these heroes & the sacrifice of their families." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019 Johnson Votes Against Impeachment Inquiry Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 24, 2019 Rounds Supports Resolution Condemning House Democrats' Closed Door Impeachment Process Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the US Senate, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the US Senate - Bipartisan Group of 31 Senators Request Two-Year Reauthorization for PILT and SRS Programs Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Continuing Appropriations Act, and Health Extenders Act of Sen.John Thune
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Last week, the Senate hit a major milestone: We have now confirmed over 150 of @POTUS's judicial nominees (despite unprecedented Democrat-led delays and obstruction)." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "An example of Dem obstruction: Months ago, Dems forced the Senate to spend *more than a week* considering 4 district court judges. Yet in the end, ALL Dems voted in favor. These judges could've been confirmed in minutes, and we could've spent this time on other important issues." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "HBD 2 my frnd @ChuckGrassley. W Iowa as a neighbor, Chuck + I have worked 2gether a lot (especially biofuels, which are imptnt to IA/SD). He's some1 I've looked up to. His dedication to his state & constituents is clear in every decision he makes. Proud to have him on the team." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "For 232 years, our Constitution has been challenged by wars, division, and centuries of change. Yet it stands strong, the guidepost of American liberty providing a framework of government for the greatest nation the world has ever known. #ConstitutionDay" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Updated the Sioux Falls Rotary West Club on the work Congress has to tackle this fall, including confirming more federal judges (over 150 so far), getting #USMCA signed into law, and passing a budget. Thanks to everyone who came by." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 6, 2019 Argus Leader - Confirming fair-minded judges and protecting the independent judiciary Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Visited the Leola School this morning and had a great talk with students about my job as a U.S. senator. I encouraged them to visit Washington to see firsthand my day-to-day work and how our government functions." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Johnny Isakson and his wife Dianne are two of the finest people I know, and they have represented their state of Georgia and our nation with great distinction and effectiveness." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 16, 2019 Helping South Dakotans Navigate the Federal Bureaucracy Sen.Mike Rounds
July 30, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
July 29, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
July 29, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
July 25, 2019 Letter to Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer - Rounds, Heinrich Urge Swift Senate Action to Permanently Repeal Cadillac Tax Sen.Mike Rounds
July 23, 2019 Thune Statement on Confirmation of Esper as Secretary of Defense Sen.John Thune
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Mark Esper will make the decisions needed to keep Americans safe. His service as a combat veteran in our armed forces has given him firsthand knowledge of the threats our troops face. I'm glad the Senate confirmed him today as our newest secretary of @DeptofDefense." Sen.John Thune
July 18, 2019 Following House Passage, Rounds and Heinrich Urge Swift Senate Action to Permanently Repeal Cadillac Tax Sen.Mike Rounds
July 16, 2019 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Rounds Questions Defense Secretary Nominee Mark Esper at Confirmation Hearing Sen.Mike Rounds
June 28, 2019 Amendment No. 883 to S. National Defense Authorization Act for Sen.John Thune
June 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
June 8, 2019 Rounds Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Grant South Dakota's Disaster Assistance Request Following Late-Winter Storms Sen.Mike Rounds
June 5, 2019 Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Improve Pentagon Acquisition Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 23, 2019 Heinrich, Capito Introduce Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 21, 2019 Letter to Robert W. Cook, President and CEO of FINRA - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call for New Rule to Protect Seniors from Unscrupulous Financial Advisors Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 17, 2019 Letter to Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Hon. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Spearhead Effort to Secure Funding for Tourism Organization Critical to U.S. Economy Sen.John Thune, ...
May 8, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.John Thune
May 7, 2019 Thune, Peters Introduce Bill to Expand Enrollment in TSA PreCheck Sen.John Thune, ...
May 7, 2019 Sen. Cruz Reintroduces Bill to Eliminate Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 7, 2019 Tweet - "My Secure Traveler Act would allow more people who are already serving in positions of public trust to more easily enroll in TSA PreCheck, freeing up resources that could be used on other travelers and help cut down on long airport security lines." Sen.John Thune
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate passed the National Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Flag Act, which I co-sponsored. I hope the House will quickly pass this bill to recognize these American heroes and their families. #POWMIA @DODPAA" Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2019 Letter to Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Sen. Rick Scott: Safeguard United States Coast Guard Pay During Shutdowns Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 11, 2019 Rounds, Merkley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Family Leave for DOD Employees Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 11, 2019 Thune Statement on Confirmation of Bernhardt as Secretary of Interior Sen.John Thune
April 11, 2019 Tweet - "David Bernhardt will be an important force at @Interior as he works with S.D. tribes, encourages good stewardship of our national parks, & manages our public lands to ensure our natural resources are preserved for the future. I look forward to partnering w/ him in these efforts." Sen.John Thune
April 9, 2019 Rounds Meets with David Bernhardt, President's Nominee to be Interior Secretary Sen.Mike Rounds
April 4, 2019 Rep. Johnson Takes Part in First SNAP Hearing as Ranking Member Rep.Dusty Johnson
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "Since @RealDonaldTrump took office, Democrats have engaged in a systematic campaign of obstruction, pointlessly delaying qualified nominees for no reason other than the fact that Democrats dislike this @WhiteHouse." Sen.John Thune
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "More than two years later, Democrats still cannot accept that they lost the 2016 presidential election. As a result, they've spent that time delaying qualified Trump nominees from being confirmed and are preventing the Senate from doing the people's work." Sen.John Thune
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "During the first two years of President Trump's time in office, Democrats forced 128 cloture votes on his nominees. Want to know how many of those cloture votes Republicans forced during President Obama's first two years? Twelve." Sen.John Thune
March 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
March 8, 2019 Rep. Johnson Opposes Bill to Federalize Elections Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 1, 2019 Western Caucus Applauds the Confirmation of Andrew Wheeler as Administrator of the EPA Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 14, 2019 Rounds Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 14, 2019 Tweet - "My statement on the Senate's passage of the bill to fund border security and keep the government open:" Sen.John Thune
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