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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 Thune Statement on Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court 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. 21, 2020 Rounds Meets with Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - ""I apply the law. I follow the law. You make policy." - Judge Barrett This is exactly the kind of justice Americans want. It's not surprising that a majority of Americans support Judge Barrett being confirmed to the Supreme Court." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "To anyone watching today, it is absolutely clear how qualified Judge Barrett is to serve on the Supreme Court." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I think it's abundantly clear to everyone -- my colleagues across the aisle included -- that Judge Barrett is absolutely qualified to be a Supreme Court justice." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Watching today's hearing, you would've thought it was a floor debate on health care. Dems know they can't fault Judge Barrett on her merits, so they're relying on scare tactics. The truth is, we have no idea how she will rule on any case. But we do know she'll follow the law." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Coastal elites are so disconnected from the heart of America. Having religious beliefs should never disqualify an American from getting a job she's qualified for. In the upcoming confirmation hearing, I hope Judge Barrett's record is evaluated -- not her religion." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Anyone who fairly & honestly evaluates Judge Amy Coney Barrett's fitness to serve on the Supreme Court will find a supremely qualified nominee with decades of experience. Unfortunately, some Senate Democrats appear set on writing her off because of her personal religious beliefs." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "In America, we can't discriminate based on religion. We can't refuse to hire someone because of their religion. Yet, some Democrat senators are already questioning whether Judge Barrett's religion is a reason she isn't fit to serve on SCOTUS. That's not right." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 2, 2020 The Kind of Supreme Court Justice All Americans Should Want Sen. John Thune
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The focus of this SCOTUS process should be on Judge Barrett & her tremendous judicial record. She knows the next few weeks are going to be tough, but off the bat, I want to say how shameful it is that some have already begun to question her faith. We should be above such attacks." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Hearing rumors Dems will use procedural tactics in an attempt to delay Judge Barrett's confirmation. I'm tired of watching Democrats use the Senate floor as a stage for their political drama. If they continue, we'll gladly use the time to confirm more judges to the federal bench." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Thune to Support Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination to Serve on the Supreme Court Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "After meeting with Judge Barrett, I'm confident she has what it takes to be a phenomenal Supreme Court justice. We discussed her extensive experience & principled judicial philosophy. I look forward to voting for Judge Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I will be very proud to offer my support for Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 28, 2020 Thune Joins Fox News' "Your World With Neil Cavuto" to Discuss Supreme Court Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen. John Thune
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's going to be very hard to argue that Judge Barrett is not qualified for the Supreme Court. She respects the Constitution, law, and precedent. She is vigilant about making sure they are applied in an even-handed way -- exactly the kind of justice you would want" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 27, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: My Constitutional Duty Sen. John Thune
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "My statement on the president's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court. While I look forward to meeting Judge Barrett & learning more about her experience, her resume speaks for itself. She's an impartial jurist who doesn't legislate from the bench." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 26, 2020 Thune Statement on the Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Serve on the Supreme Court Sen. John Thune
Sept. 26, 2020 Rounds Statement on Supreme Court Nominee Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Very mature. America is battling a global pandemic and mourning the loss of a Supreme Court justice, but Chuck Schumer is determined to prevent committees from meeting on important topics like election security. #TemperTantrum" 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. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Unbelievable. The Senate Intelligence Committee was supposed to have a hearing on election security today. The Democratic leader objected & blocked the meeting from happening. Mark "election security" down as the first target of Democrats' SCOTUS retribution." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Some Democrats have gone as far as to say that "nothing is off the table" when it comes to retribution for having a Senate vote on the president's nominee -- a grade school-style threat with constitutional consequences." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Many GOP senators -- myself included -- decided to run for office for this very reason: to be in a position to restore the court to its original constitutional purpose as a judicial body, not a legislative one. We ran for this. We were elected for this. Now, we will follow through." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Despite the Dem-led misinformation campaign, filling this SCOTUS seat follows historical Senate norms. There is a different precedent if you have a divided government (2016) vs. having the same party in control in the WH & Senate (now). In fact, Joe Biden made the distinction." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 18, 2020 Thune Statement on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Sen. John Thune
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "My full statement on the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg below Downwards arrow. We didn't always agree, but RBG was a true patriot who loved this country and dedicated her life to serving the American people and the law." Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "A few of my priorities in this next phase of federal #COVID relief: -More relief for struggling Americans -Funding for impacted farmers & ranchers -Protection from surprise state taxes for #COVID relief & mobile/remote workers -Telehealth -Liability protections for schools & biz" Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Allow Americans to Sue China over COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds
July 20, 2020 Blackburn, McSally, Cotton, Hawley, Rounds, Tillis Introduce the Civil Justice for Victims of COVID Act Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans will stand firm & pursue liability protections for Americans at the front line of the #COVID response/reopening. This is about protecting doctors, hospitals, schools, mom and pop restaurants -- people who are living in fear of being frivolously sued." Sen. John Thune
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "Small businesses that are following guidelines & working hard to reopen safely should be protected from frivolous lawsuits that could once again threaten their ability to keep their doors open. This has been a tough road." Sen. John Thune
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Marshall Requests Update on Packer Investigation Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General - Daines Calls On DOJ to Investigate Price-Fixing, Market Manipulation Within Cattle Market and Meatpacking Industry 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
Jan. 12, 2020 Rapid City Journal - THUNE: New Year, same commitment to fighting for South Dakota Sen. John Thune
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. 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
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. 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
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. 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
Date Title Politician
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 Thune Statement on Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court 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. 21, 2020 Rounds Meets with Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 20, 2020 Tweet - ""I apply the law. I follow the law. You make policy." - Judge Barrett This is exactly the kind of justice Americans want. It's not surprising that a majority of Americans support Judge Barrett being confirmed to the Supreme Court." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "To anyone watching today, it is absolutely clear how qualified Judge Barrett is to serve on the Supreme Court." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I think it's abundantly clear to everyone -- my colleagues across the aisle included -- that Judge Barrett is absolutely qualified to be a Supreme Court justice." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Watching today's hearing, you would've thought it was a floor debate on health care. Dems know they can't fault Judge Barrett on her merits, so they're relying on scare tactics. The truth is, we have no idea how she will rule on any case. But we do know she'll follow the law." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Coastal elites are so disconnected from the heart of America. Having religious beliefs should never disqualify an American from getting a job she's qualified for. In the upcoming confirmation hearing, I hope Judge Barrett's record is evaluated -- not her religion." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Anyone who fairly & honestly evaluates Judge Amy Coney Barrett's fitness to serve on the Supreme Court will find a supremely qualified nominee with decades of experience. Unfortunately, some Senate Democrats appear set on writing her off because of her personal religious beliefs." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "In America, we can't discriminate based on religion. We can't refuse to hire someone because of their religion. Yet, some Democrat senators are already questioning whether Judge Barrett's religion is a reason she isn't fit to serve on SCOTUS. That's not right." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 2, 2020 The Kind of Supreme Court Justice All Americans Should Want Sen.John Thune
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The focus of this SCOTUS process should be on Judge Barrett & her tremendous judicial record. She knows the next few weeks are going to be tough, but off the bat, I want to say how shameful it is that some have already begun to question her faith. We should be above such attacks." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Hearing rumors Dems will use procedural tactics in an attempt to delay Judge Barrett's confirmation. I'm tired of watching Democrats use the Senate floor as a stage for their political drama. If they continue, we'll gladly use the time to confirm more judges to the federal bench." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Thune to Support Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination to Serve on the Supreme Court Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "After meeting with Judge Barrett, I'm confident she has what it takes to be a phenomenal Supreme Court justice. We discussed her extensive experience & principled judicial philosophy. I look forward to voting for Judge Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I will be very proud to offer my support for Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 28, 2020 Thune Joins Fox News' "Your World With Neil Cavuto" to Discuss Supreme Court Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett Sen.John Thune
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's going to be very hard to argue that Judge Barrett is not qualified for the Supreme Court. She respects the Constitution, law, and precedent. She is vigilant about making sure they are applied in an even-handed way -- exactly the kind of justice you would want" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 27, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: My Constitutional Duty Sen.John Thune
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "My statement on the president's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court. While I look forward to meeting Judge Barrett & learning more about her experience, her resume speaks for itself. She's an impartial jurist who doesn't legislate from the bench." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 26, 2020 Thune Statement on the Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Serve on the Supreme Court Sen.John Thune
Sept. 26, 2020 Rounds Statement on Supreme Court Nominee Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Very mature. America is battling a global pandemic and mourning the loss of a Supreme Court justice, but Chuck Schumer is determined to prevent committees from meeting on important topics like election security. #TemperTantrum" 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. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Unbelievable. The Senate Intelligence Committee was supposed to have a hearing on election security today. The Democratic leader objected & blocked the meeting from happening. Mark "election security" down as the first target of Democrats' SCOTUS retribution." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Some Democrats have gone as far as to say that "nothing is off the table" when it comes to retribution for having a Senate vote on the president's nominee -- a grade school-style threat with constitutional consequences." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Many GOP senators -- myself included -- decided to run for office for this very reason: to be in a position to restore the court to its original constitutional purpose as a judicial body, not a legislative one. We ran for this. We were elected for this. Now, we will follow through." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Despite the Dem-led misinformation campaign, filling this SCOTUS seat follows historical Senate norms. There is a different precedent if you have a divided government (2016) vs. having the same party in control in the WH & Senate (now). In fact, Joe Biden made the distinction." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 18, 2020 Thune Statement on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Sen.John Thune
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "My full statement on the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg below Downwards arrow. We didn't always agree, but RBG was a true patriot who loved this country and dedicated her life to serving the American people and the law." Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "A few of my priorities in this next phase of federal #COVID relief: -More relief for struggling Americans -Funding for impacted farmers & ranchers -Protection from surprise state taxes for #COVID relief & mobile/remote workers -Telehealth -Liability protections for schools & biz" Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Allow Americans to Sue China over COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds
July 20, 2020 Blackburn, McSally, Cotton, Hawley, Rounds, Tillis Introduce the Civil Justice for Victims of COVID Act Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans will stand firm & pursue liability protections for Americans at the front line of the #COVID response/reopening. This is about protecting doctors, hospitals, schools, mom and pop restaurants -- people who are living in fear of being frivolously sued." Sen.John Thune
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "Small businesses that are following guidelines & working hard to reopen safely should be protected from frivolous lawsuits that could once again threaten their ability to keep their doors open. This has been a tough road." Sen.John Thune
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Marshall Requests Update on Packer Investigation Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General - Daines Calls On DOJ to Investigate Price-Fixing, Market Manipulation Within Cattle Market and Meatpacking Industry 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
Jan. 12, 2020 Rapid City Journal - THUNE: New Year, same commitment to fighting for South Dakota Sen.John Thune
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. 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
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. 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
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. 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
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