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 #78
On the Nomination PN787-5 (PN 787-5)
Christopher R. Wolfe, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
Yea
Vote #77
On the Cloture Motion PN787-5 (PN 787-5)
Christopher R. Wolfe, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
Yea
Vote #76
On the Nomination PN787-3 (PN 787-3)
John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas
Yea
Vote #75
On the Cloture Motion PN787-3 (PN 787-3)
John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas
Nay
Vote #74
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.
Yea
Vote #73
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4732 to S.Amdt. 4420 to S. 1383 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 4732 (To require voters to provide photo identification.)
Nay
Vote #72
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 103 (S.J.Res. 103)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Yea
Vote #71
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 #70
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 107 (S.J.Res. 107)
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 "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities".
Nay
Vote #69
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 116 (S.J.Res. 116)
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Contact
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Washington, D.C. 20510 - 🔗 Official Website
