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Feb. 23, 2021 Thune, Sinema Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve and Maintain Tribal Infrastructure Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cotton, Bishop to President Biden: Withdraw Becerra Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Johnson and Craig Lead Congressional Biofuels Caucus in Introducing Legislation to Ensure Transparency in RFS Small Refinery Waiver Process Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 13, 2021 Thune Statement on Conclusion of Senate Impeachment Trial Sen. John Thune
Feb. 13, 2021 Rounds Votes Against Articles of Impeachment Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 9, 2021 Rounds Opposes Unconstitutional Impeachment Trial Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 9, 2021 Veterinary Medicine Caucus Announced for New Congress Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I voted in support of @DenisMcDonough's confirmation as VA secretary. We had a good discussion on a range of issues facing our veterans, including the mental health crisis made worse by the pandemic, rural veterans' access to care, & the importance of the Hot Springs VA facility." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 8, 2021 Johnson: Cancelling Keystone Hurts Everyday Americans Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Duckworth, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Significantly Enhance Domestic Production of Life-Saving Medical Supplies Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden pledged to be a president "for all Americans." What about these Americans whose jobs & businesses have been flattened by his executive orders? It's not enough to talk about unity. It has to be matched with action." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "These are the real people, out by my hometown of Murdo, who are behind the jobs gutted by canceling the Keystone XL pipeline. Americans out of work with one swipe of President Biden's pen -- on his first day in office." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 31, 2021 Letter to Joesph R. Biden, President of the United States - Portman Joins Group of 10 Republican Senators in Outlining Targeted COVID-19 Relief Proposal, Request Meeting with President Biden Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 31, 2021 Rounds, King Reintroduce Legislation Allowing Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 29, 2021 King, Rounds Reintroduce Legislation Allowing Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Nomination of Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg Sen. John Thune
Jan. 28, 2021 Senators Reintroduce Bill to Help Businesses Comply with Worker Eligibility Laws Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The page turns quickly in Washington. Less than four years ago, 26 current Democrat senators signed a letter in defense of the filibuster. Now Dems want to strip this protection from Republicans to advance bills that could never get bipartisan support." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021 Rounds Supports Legislation to Establish Election Integrity Commission Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 26, 2021 Rounds: Impeachment Trial of Former President is Unconstitutional Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 26, 2021 Filibuster Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect the Hyde Amendment, Oppose Expansion of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Sens. Sinema & Manchin are standing by principle. Minority protections (which Dems used for years under a GOP majority) are a vital part of the Senate. Ending the filibuster would make it easier to pass their radical-left agenda but would come at a great cost to bipartisanship." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Still true (Special Character). The @SenateGOP majority had many opportunities to strip filibuster power from Democrats, but -- despite pressure from many & frustration for ourselves -- we protected the filibuster because we respect the U.S. Senate. Filibuster = more bipartisan bills & cooperation." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 22, 2021 Problem Solvers Caucus Announces New Members for 117th Congress Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Questioned @PeteButtigieg at his nomination hearing for Secretary of Transportation. He showed an interest in working together to make additional improvements to rural and tribal infrastructure -- important priorities for South Dakota and me. A good sign." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 21, 2021 Biden Administration Sen. John Thune
Jan. 20, 2021 Rounds Statement on Inauguration of President Biden Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Praying for our new president, Joe Biden, our new vice president, Kamala Harris, and our entire country on this historic day. I hope that we can find common ground in the years ahead and work toward an even stronger future for the country and South Dakota. #Inauguration2021" Sen. John Thune
Jan. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S Small Business Administration - Rounds, Colleagues: Stop Illegal PPP Loans to Planned Parenthood Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 13, 2021 Johnson Statement on Impeachment Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Kimberley & I are heartbroken to learn that a U.S. Capitol Police officer has died heroically defending the Capitol against despicable violence. We're praying for the officer's family & for all the members of the @CapitolPolice, who are mourning the loss of their fellow officer." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 7, 2021 Rounds Statement Following the Formal Count of the Electoral College Votes by Congress Sen. Mike Rounds
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. 6, 2021 Johnson Statement on Counting of Electoral College Votes Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 5, 2021 Rounds Statement on the Formal Count of the Electoral College Votes by Congress Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 4, 2021 Johnson's First Bill in 117th Congress to Set Supreme Court at Nine Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 3, 2021 Rounds Takes Oath of Office for Second Term in U.S. Senate Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "How many Americans have lost their businesses, homes, or income in the time it's taken Dems to finally abandon Speaker Pelosi's my-way-or-the-highway approach? Republicans have been consistent for months -- we need a targeted COVID bill that gives relief where it's really needed." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "As @FCC commissioner, Nathan Simington will champion rural broadband, support America's race to 5G, & protect an open internet. I was happy to vote yes on his confirmation today and look forward to working with him." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I will always stand for protecting religious liberty -- a core 1st Amendment right that cannot be sidelined by this pandemic. Gov't officials must respect this freedom when imposing COVID restrictions & CANNOT subject religious institutions to disproportionately severe measures." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader Charles Schumer - SRS and PILT Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 McConnell, Paul, and 36 Senate Republicans File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reaffirm Religious Liberty Still Exists in a Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Ho. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Reps. Peter DeFazio, Russ Fulcher, Kurt Schrader, and Cathy McMorris Rodgers Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools and Robust Funding for Payment in Lieu of Taxes Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have urgently called for fiscally responsible COVID relief. Twice now, @senatemajldr put a targeted relief bill up for a vote. Dems blocked both attempts. This time, I hope they'll work w/ us. With a vaccine on the horizon, Congress must help get it to Americans ASAP." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 1, 2020 Murkowski Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Working Group Announcing COVID-19 Emergency Relief Framework Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Letter to National Archives and Records Administration Director Scott Levins - Palazzo Cosigns Letter Expressing Concerns Over Backlog of Veterans Records Requests Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Thune: Providing COVID Relief and Confirming Qualified Judges Among Senate Republicans' Top Priorities Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing my friend and colleague, Senator Chuck Grassley -- one of the hardest-working members of Congress -- a swift recovery. My family and I are praying for you." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 13, 2020 Giving South Dakotans a Voice in Washington Sen. John Thune
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am honored that my Republican colleagues have once again elected me to serve as the whip. Serving South Dakotans is my top priority, and this role helps me continue to advance South Dakota's priorities and be a strong voice for rural America in Washington." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 10, 2020 Thune Statement on Reelection as Republican Whip Sen. John Thune
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Even Dems themselves are acknowledging the election was a rejection of the radical left agenda. They shrunk their House majority, lost races they were predicted to win, & didn't grasp the Senate majority on election night. I genuinely hope Dems reflect & start working with us." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 6, 2020 Tweet - "With several races too close to call, we all have the same goal: making sure every legal vote is counted -- and counted accurately. All of us have a duty to make our democracy work. Let's remember how much still unifies us. ONE nation under God." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Congrats to my friends @SenatorRounds & @RepDustyJohnson on winning reelection. South Dakota is lucky to have you both in Washington advocating for our great state. I'm glad to have you on our team and look forward to continuing our work together to support South Dakotans." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 1, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Delivering on My Promise to South Dakotans Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Facebook employee who is in charge of election integrity on the platform is a former Biden staffer. And, according to Mr. Zuckerberg, he isn't even aware of it. Is there someone to balance this ideology in a similar election integrity role at his company? **crickets**" Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Thune Statement on Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Character Matters Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats' attempted delay antics over the last seven-plus days were absurd. After they voted to block COVID relief multiple times & tried to adjourn the Senate entirely, Dems suddenly brought up a completely unrealistic "relief" bill to delay the #SCOTUS vote. Pure theatrics." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Confirmed Since the day she was nominated, Judge Barrett has shown extraordinary intelligence & command of the law. On top of that, she knows that the role of a judge is to be an impartial interpreter of the law -- not a policymaker. Congrats, soon-to-be Justice Barrett." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "One of the main reasons many Republicans ran for the Senate was to be in a position to restore the Supreme Court to its original constitutional purpose as a judicial body, not a legislative one. We ran for this. We were elected for this. Today, we will follow through." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett's intelligence, knowledge, and judicial temperament have been on display since day one of her confirmation processes. She's proven beyond doubt that she's qualified to serve on our nation's highest court. I look forward to seeing her become Justice Barrett soon." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Thune Joins "Full Court Press" with Greta Van Susteren Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Voting for Judge Barrett today will be one of the easiest #SCOTUS votes I've taken. I'm hopeful we'll soon have a new Justice." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats spent this weekend trying to delay the #SCOTUS vote --unsuccessfully, I might add, and with no dispute over Judge Amy Coney Barrett's obvious qualifications. The Senate will perform its constitutional duty today & Democrats can't stop that." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 25, 2020 Thune Joins Fox News's "Cavuto LIVE' to Discuss Judge Amy Coney Barrett and COVID-19 Relief Negotiations Sen. John Thune
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Since Judge Barrett's qualifications are beyond reproach, many on the left have instead turned to distortions & distractions. Americans won't be fooled & have seen through these tactics. It's no surprise that a majority of Americans support her confirmation." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are working over the weekend to ensure that Democrat shenanigans don't slow down Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation. It's a shame to see how Democrats have politicized the judicial confirmation process over the last 30-plus years." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our Intelligence Community has again caught Russia -- and now Iran -- seeking to interfere with our election, spread misinformation, & sow doubt in the integrity of your votes. These "desperate attempts by desperate adversaries" will not succeed." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 21, 2020 Rounds Meets with Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen. Mike Rounds
Date Title Politician
Feb. 23, 2021 Thune, Sinema Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve and Maintain Tribal Infrastructure Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cotton, Bishop to President Biden: Withdraw Becerra Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Johnson and Craig Lead Congressional Biofuels Caucus in Introducing Legislation to Ensure Transparency in RFS Small Refinery Waiver Process Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 13, 2021 Thune Statement on Conclusion of Senate Impeachment Trial Sen.John Thune
Feb. 13, 2021 Rounds Votes Against Articles of Impeachment Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 9, 2021 Rounds Opposes Unconstitutional Impeachment Trial Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 9, 2021 Veterinary Medicine Caucus Announced for New Congress Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I voted in support of @DenisMcDonough's confirmation as VA secretary. We had a good discussion on a range of issues facing our veterans, including the mental health crisis made worse by the pandemic, rural veterans' access to care, & the importance of the Hot Springs VA facility." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 8, 2021 Johnson: Cancelling Keystone Hurts Everyday Americans Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Duckworth, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Significantly Enhance Domestic Production of Life-Saving Medical Supplies Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden pledged to be a president "for all Americans." What about these Americans whose jobs & businesses have been flattened by his executive orders? It's not enough to talk about unity. It has to be matched with action." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "These are the real people, out by my hometown of Murdo, who are behind the jobs gutted by canceling the Keystone XL pipeline. Americans out of work with one swipe of President Biden's pen -- on his first day in office." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 31, 2021 Letter to Joesph R. Biden, President of the United States - Portman Joins Group of 10 Republican Senators in Outlining Targeted COVID-19 Relief Proposal, Request Meeting with President Biden Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 31, 2021 Rounds, King Reintroduce Legislation Allowing Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 29, 2021 King, Rounds Reintroduce Legislation Allowing Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Nomination of Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg Sen.John Thune
Jan. 28, 2021 Senators Reintroduce Bill to Help Businesses Comply with Worker Eligibility Laws Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The page turns quickly in Washington. Less than four years ago, 26 current Democrat senators signed a letter in defense of the filibuster. Now Dems want to strip this protection from Republicans to advance bills that could never get bipartisan support." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021 Rounds Supports Legislation to Establish Election Integrity Commission Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 26, 2021 Rounds: Impeachment Trial of Former President is Unconstitutional Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 26, 2021 Filibuster Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect the Hyde Amendment, Oppose Expansion of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Sens. Sinema & Manchin are standing by principle. Minority protections (which Dems used for years under a GOP majority) are a vital part of the Senate. Ending the filibuster would make it easier to pass their radical-left agenda but would come at a great cost to bipartisanship." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Still true (Special Character). The @SenateGOP majority had many opportunities to strip filibuster power from Democrats, but -- despite pressure from many & frustration for ourselves -- we protected the filibuster because we respect the U.S. Senate. Filibuster = more bipartisan bills & cooperation." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 22, 2021 Problem Solvers Caucus Announces New Members for 117th Congress Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Questioned @PeteButtigieg at his nomination hearing for Secretary of Transportation. He showed an interest in working together to make additional improvements to rural and tribal infrastructure -- important priorities for South Dakota and me. A good sign." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 21, 2021 Biden Administration Sen.John Thune
Jan. 20, 2021 Rounds Statement on Inauguration of President Biden Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Praying for our new president, Joe Biden, our new vice president, Kamala Harris, and our entire country on this historic day. I hope that we can find common ground in the years ahead and work toward an even stronger future for the country and South Dakota. #Inauguration2021" Sen.John Thune
Jan. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S Small Business Administration - Rounds, Colleagues: Stop Illegal PPP Loans to Planned Parenthood Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 13, 2021 Johnson Statement on Impeachment Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Kimberley & I are heartbroken to learn that a U.S. Capitol Police officer has died heroically defending the Capitol against despicable violence. We're praying for the officer's family & for all the members of the @CapitolPolice, who are mourning the loss of their fellow officer." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 7, 2021 Rounds Statement Following the Formal Count of the Electoral College Votes by Congress Sen.Mike Rounds
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. 6, 2021 Johnson Statement on Counting of Electoral College Votes Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 5, 2021 Rounds Statement on the Formal Count of the Electoral College Votes by Congress Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 4, 2021 Johnson's First Bill in 117th Congress to Set Supreme Court at Nine Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 3, 2021 Rounds Takes Oath of Office for Second Term in U.S. Senate Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "How many Americans have lost their businesses, homes, or income in the time it's taken Dems to finally abandon Speaker Pelosi's my-way-or-the-highway approach? Republicans have been consistent for months -- we need a targeted COVID bill that gives relief where it's really needed." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "As @FCC commissioner, Nathan Simington will champion rural broadband, support America's race to 5G, & protect an open internet. I was happy to vote yes on his confirmation today and look forward to working with him." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I will always stand for protecting religious liberty -- a core 1st Amendment right that cannot be sidelined by this pandemic. Gov't officials must respect this freedom when imposing COVID restrictions & CANNOT subject religious institutions to disproportionately severe measures." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader Charles Schumer - SRS and PILT Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 McConnell, Paul, and 36 Senate Republicans File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reaffirm Religious Liberty Still Exists in a Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Ho. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Reps. Peter DeFazio, Russ Fulcher, Kurt Schrader, and Cathy McMorris Rodgers Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools and Robust Funding for Payment in Lieu of Taxes Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have urgently called for fiscally responsible COVID relief. Twice now, @senatemajldr put a targeted relief bill up for a vote. Dems blocked both attempts. This time, I hope they'll work w/ us. With a vaccine on the horizon, Congress must help get it to Americans ASAP." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 1, 2020 Murkowski Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Working Group Announcing COVID-19 Emergency Relief Framework Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Letter to National Archives and Records Administration Director Scott Levins - Palazzo Cosigns Letter Expressing Concerns Over Backlog of Veterans Records Requests Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Thune: Providing COVID Relief and Confirming Qualified Judges Among Senate Republicans' Top Priorities Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing my friend and colleague, Senator Chuck Grassley -- one of the hardest-working members of Congress -- a swift recovery. My family and I are praying for you." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 13, 2020 Giving South Dakotans a Voice in Washington Sen.John Thune
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am honored that my Republican colleagues have once again elected me to serve as the whip. Serving South Dakotans is my top priority, and this role helps me continue to advance South Dakota's priorities and be a strong voice for rural America in Washington." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 10, 2020 Thune Statement on Reelection as Republican Whip Sen.John Thune
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Even Dems themselves are acknowledging the election was a rejection of the radical left agenda. They shrunk their House majority, lost races they were predicted to win, & didn't grasp the Senate majority on election night. I genuinely hope Dems reflect & start working with us." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 6, 2020 Tweet - "With several races too close to call, we all have the same goal: making sure every legal vote is counted -- and counted accurately. All of us have a duty to make our democracy work. Let's remember how much still unifies us. ONE nation under God." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Congrats to my friends @SenatorRounds & @RepDustyJohnson on winning reelection. South Dakota is lucky to have you both in Washington advocating for our great state. I'm glad to have you on our team and look forward to continuing our work together to support South Dakotans." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 1, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Delivering on My Promise to South Dakotans Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Facebook employee who is in charge of election integrity on the platform is a former Biden staffer. And, according to Mr. Zuckerberg, he isn't even aware of it. Is there someone to balance this ideology in a similar election integrity role at his company? **crickets**" Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Thune Statement on Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Character Matters Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats' attempted delay antics over the last seven-plus days were absurd. After they voted to block COVID relief multiple times & tried to adjourn the Senate entirely, Dems suddenly brought up a completely unrealistic "relief" bill to delay the #SCOTUS vote. Pure theatrics." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Confirmed Since the day she was nominated, Judge Barrett has shown extraordinary intelligence & command of the law. On top of that, she knows that the role of a judge is to be an impartial interpreter of the law -- not a policymaker. Congrats, soon-to-be Justice Barrett." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "One of the main reasons many Republicans ran for the Senate was to be in a position to restore the Supreme Court to its original constitutional purpose as a judicial body, not a legislative one. We ran for this. We were elected for this. Today, we will follow through." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett's intelligence, knowledge, and judicial temperament have been on display since day one of her confirmation processes. She's proven beyond doubt that she's qualified to serve on our nation's highest court. I look forward to seeing her become Justice Barrett soon." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Thune Joins "Full Court Press" with Greta Van Susteren Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Voting for Judge Barrett today will be one of the easiest #SCOTUS votes I've taken. I'm hopeful we'll soon have a new Justice." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats spent this weekend trying to delay the #SCOTUS vote --unsuccessfully, I might add, and with no dispute over Judge Amy Coney Barrett's obvious qualifications. The Senate will perform its constitutional duty today & Democrats can't stop that." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 25, 2020 Thune Joins Fox News's "Cavuto LIVE' to Discuss Judge Amy Coney Barrett and COVID-19 Relief Negotiations Sen.John Thune
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Since Judge Barrett's qualifications are beyond reproach, many on the left have instead turned to distortions & distractions. Americans won't be fooled & have seen through these tactics. It's no surprise that a majority of Americans support her confirmation." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are working over the weekend to ensure that Democrat shenanigans don't slow down Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation. It's a shame to see how Democrats have politicized the judicial confirmation process over the last 30-plus years." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Our Intelligence Community has again caught Russia -- and now Iran -- seeking to interfere with our election, spread misinformation, & sow doubt in the integrity of your votes. These "desperate attempts by desperate adversaries" will not succeed." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 21, 2020 Rounds Meets with Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen.Mike Rounds
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