John Thune
U.S. Senator for South Dakota
Biography
John Thune, the senior U.S. Senator from South Dakota, has been in office since 2005. He serves as the Senate Minority Whip, the second-highest-ranking Republican in the Senate. Thune focuses on agriculture, telecommunications, and fiscal policy, and previously served in the House of Representatives.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Thune
- Born: January 7, 1961
- Age: 65 years old
- Birthplace: Murdo, SD
- Term Started: January 3, 2023
- Term Ends: January 3, 2029
- Senate Class: Class III
Committee Assignments
- Select Committee on Intelligence Ex-Officio
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Finance
Most Recent Voting History
Yea
Vote #43
On the Nomination PN730-46 (PN 730-46)
Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy
Yea
Vote #42
On the Cloture Motion PN730-46 (PN 730-46)
Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy
Yea
Vote #41
On the Nomination PN730-19 (PN 730-19)
John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026
Yea
Vote #40
On the Cloture Motion PN730-19 (PN 730-19)
John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026
Nay
Vote #39
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)
A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Nay
Vote #38
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)
A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #37
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 142 (H.J.Res. 142)
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Yea
Vote #36
On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 142 (H.J.Res. 142)
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Nay
Vote #35
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 95 (S.J.Res. 95)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships".
Yea
Vote #34
On the Nomination PN726-4 (PN 726-4)
Daniel E. Burrows, of Colorado, to be an Assistant Attorney General
Contact
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Washington, D.C. 20510 - 🔗 Official Website
