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Thune on Bipartisan Appropriations Process: Time for Democrats to Step Up
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, the appropriations process is well underway here in the Senate. “The Senate Appropriations Committee, under Chair Collins, has released four bipartisan appropriations bills. “And this week, we’re doing something a bit unusual - we’re bringing appropriations legislation to th… Continue Reading
07.14.25
Thune to America’s Farmers and Ranchers: We Have Your Back
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, the appropriations process is officially underway here in the Senate. “Last week, the Appropriations Committee held its first markup of appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026. “And I’m pleased to report that the committee referred two bills to the floor with bipartisan support. “And t… Continue Reading
03.14.25
Thune: It’s Time to Put Last Year’s Business Behind Us
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, I’ve spoken a lot about it being a new day in America. “It’s also a new day in the United States Senate. “When I became leader, I promised we would do things differently around here. “I think the last 10 weeks show I was serious about that. “Unfortunately, today our business is cleani… Continue Reading
03.13.25
Thune Calls Out Democrats’ Willingness to Shut Down the Government
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, as the expression goes, it’s time for Democrats to fish or cut bait. “We have two days until government funding expires. “And Democrats need to decide if they’re going to support funding legislation that came over from the House, or if they’re going to shut down the government. “So far it… Continue Reading
