U.S. Congress - Senator John Thune, South Dakota (R) 
Senator John Thune
Republican • South Dakota • 5th Term • Sworn In 1997
- 14 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 79 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 34 of 100)
- 160 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 61 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 84 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Mike Johanns
- Sen. Ben Nelson
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Rand Paul
- Sen. Thomas Harkin
- Votes with party 95%
- Abstains: 0%
Sponsored Bills
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S.1956 - European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011Introduced Dec 07, 2011 38 Views
A bill to prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the United States from participating in the European Union's emissions trading scheme, and f...
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S.1831 - Access to Capital for Job Creators ActIntroduced Dec 14, 2011 51 Views
A bill to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to eliminate the prohibition against general solicitation as a requirement for a certa...
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S.1679 - Budget Reform Act of 2011Introduced Oct 11, 2011 30 Views
A bill to ensure effective control over the Congressional budget process.
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S.1666 - Employer Free Speech ActIntroduced Oct 06, 2011 21 Views
A bill to prohibit the implementation of certain rules of the National Labor Relations Board relating to the posting of notices on unionization.
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S.1676 - Buffett Rule Act of 2011Introduced Oct 06, 2011 22 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for taxpayers making donations with their returns of income tax to the Federal Go...
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S.1185 - Ethanol Reform and Deficit Reduction ActIntroduced Jun 13, 2011 9 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a variable VEETC rate based on the price of crude oil, and for other purposes.
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S.1059 - Family Health Care Accessibility Act of 2011Introduced May 25, 2011 15 Views
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide liability protections for volunteer practitioners at health centers under section 330...
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S.785 - Freedom from Government Competition ActIntroduced Apr 12, 2011 13 Views
A bill to require that the Federal Government procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary for the operations and manageme...
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S.783Introduced Apr 12, 2011 4 Views
A bill to provide an extension of time for filing individual income tax returns in the case of a Federal Government shutdown.
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S.781Introduced Apr 08, 2011 2 Views
A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rur...
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S.720 - Repeal the CLASS Entitlement ActIntroduced Apr 04, 2011 8 Views
A bill to repeal the CLASS program.
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S.710 - Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment ActSenate Passed Aug 05, 2011 29 Views
A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a hazardous waste...
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S.501 - Fostering Independence Through Technology Act of 2011Introduced Mar 08, 2011 28 Views
A bill to establish pilot projects under the Medicare program to provide incentives for home health agencies to utilize home monitoring and co...
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S.439 - Legislative Line-Item Veto Act of 2011Introduced Mar 10, 2011 99 Views
A bill to provide for comprehensive budget reform in order to increase transparency and reduce the deficit.
Co-sponsored Bills
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S.2065 - Down Payment to Protect National Security Act of 2012Introduced Feb 02, 2012 64 Views
A bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to modify the discretionary spending limits to take into account...
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S.2054 - Stop the Outrageous Pay at Fannie and Freddie ActIntroduced Feb 01, 2012 58 Views
A bill to suspend the current compensation packages for the senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and to establish compensation for...
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S.2043 - Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 2012Introduced Jan 30, 2012 221 Views
A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide religious conscience protections for individuals and organizations.
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S.2041Introduced Jan 31, 2012 108 Views
A bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project and provide for environmental protection and government oversight.
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S.2040Introduced Jan 26, 2012 32 Views
A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish a point of order to prohibit an increase or other modification of the public...
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S.J.Res.34Introduced Jan 23, 2012 62 Views
A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section...
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S.Res.349Senate Passed Dec 17, 2011 68 Views
A resolution commemorating and honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces and their families as the offic...
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S.2007Introduced Dec 15, 2011 50 Views
A bill to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third-country fabric rule, to add South Sudan to the list of countries el...
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S.1975 - No More IMF Bailouts ActIntroduced Dec 08, 2011 38 Views
A bill to repeal the authority to provide certain loans to the International Monetary Fund, to prohibit loans to enable the Fund to provide fi...
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S.1957 - Taxpayers Right to Know ActIntroduced Dec 07, 2011 22 Views
A bill to provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs, ...
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S.1930 - Earmark Elimination Act of 2011Introduced Dec 01, 2011 53 Views
A bill to prohibit earmarks.
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S.1932Introduced Dec 01, 2011 69 Views
A bill to require the Secretary of State to act on a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.
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S.1916 - Fishery Science Improvement Act of 2011Introduced Nov 28, 2011 37 Views
A bill to exclude ecosystem component stocks of fish from certain annual catch limits and for other purposes.
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S.1903 - STOCK bill ("STOCK Act")Introduced Dec 01, 2011 62 Views
A bill to prohibit commodities and securities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress, to require additional reporting by ...
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S.Res.320Senate Passed Nov 10, 2011 22 Views
A resolution designating November 26, 2011, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally ...
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S.1843 - Representation Fairness Restoration ActIntroduced Nov 10, 2011 21 Views
A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to provide for appropriate designation of collective bargaining units.
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S.1844Introduced Nov 10, 2011 9 Views
A bill to ensure that Federal Register notices submitted to the Bureau of Land Management are reviewed in a timely manner.
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S.1833 - Fair Compliance Act of 2011Introduced Nov 09, 2011 32 Views
A bill to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for certain rules of the Environmental Pr...
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S.Res.302Senate Passed Nov 16, 2011 13 Views
A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption...
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S.1751 - Coal Residuals Reuse and Management ActIntroduced Oct 20, 2011 41 Views
A bill to amend subtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management an...
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S.Res.300Senate Passed Oct 19, 2011 10 Views
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week, 2011
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S.1718 - Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011Introduced Oct 17, 2011 15 Views
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims.
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S.1720 - Regulatory Responsibility for Our Economy ActIntroduced Oct 18, 2011 237 Views
A bill to provide American jobs through economic growth.
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S.1726 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011Introduced Oct 20, 2011 41 Views
A bill to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.
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S.1702Introduced Oct 13, 2011 12 Views
A bill to provide that the rules of the Environmental Protection Agency entitled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for...
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S.1707 - Veterans Second Amendment Protection ActIntroduced Oct 13, 2011 14 Views
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally inc...
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S.1684 - Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2011Introduced Dec 01, 2011 24 Views
A bill to amend the Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act of 2005, and for other purposes.
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S.1626 - ARRM Act of 2011Introduced Sep 23, 2011 32 Views
A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to reform agricultural programs by establishing the aggregate risk and revenue ...
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S.1616 - Real Estate Investment and Jobs Act of 2011Introduced Sep 22, 2011 24 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investments...
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S.1615 - Financial Regulatory Responsibility Act of 2011Introduced Sep 22, 2011 55 Views
A bill to require enhanced economic analysis and justification of regulations proposed by certain Federal banking, housing, securities, and co...
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S.1610 - Cement Sector Regulatory Relief Act of 2011Introduced Sep 22, 2011 22 Views
A bill to provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate achievable standards for cement m...
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S.1588 - Recreational Land Self-Defense Act of 2011Introduced Sep 21, 2011 20 Views
A bill to protect the right of individuals to bear arms at water resources development projects administered by the Secretary of the Army, and...
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S.Res.271Senate Passed Sep 19, 2011 14 Views
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Charles H. Percy, former Senator for the State of Illinois.
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S.Res.268Senate Passed Sep 15, 2011 14 Views
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Malcolm Wallop, former Senator for the State of Wyoming.
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S.1561Introduced Sep 15, 2011 12 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the deductibility of charitable contributions to agricultural research organi...
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S.1538 - Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011Introduced Sep 12, 2011 25 Views
A bill to provide for a time-out on certain regulations, and for other purposes.
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S.1527Introduced Sep 08, 2011 19 Views
A bill to authorize the award of a Congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines of World War II.
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S.1531 - Two-Year Regulatory Freeze Act of 2011Introduced Sep 08, 2011 15 Views
A bill to provide a Federal regulatory moratorium, and for other purposes.
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S.1528 - Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011Introduced Sep 08, 2011 32 Views
A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in areas in which that dust is regulated under State, tribal, o...
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S.Res.257Senate Passed Sep 06, 2011 17 Views
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Mark O. Hatfield, former United States Senator for the State of Oregon.
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S.1486 - Long-Term Care Hospital Improvement Act of 2011Introduced Aug 02, 2011 36 Views
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and expand on criteria applicable to patient admission to and care furnished...
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S.1507 - Employee Rights ActIntroduced Aug 02, 2011 269 Views
A bill to provide protections from workers with respect to their right to select or refrain from selecting representation by a labor organizat...
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S.1506Introduced Aug 02, 2011 22 Views
A bill to prevent the Secretary of the Treasury from expanding United States bank reporting requirements with respect to interest on deposits ...
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S.1499Introduced Aug 02, 2011 4 Views
A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate a rule to improve the daytime and nighttime visibility of agricultural equipmen...
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S.1478 - Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Boundary Modification ActIntroduced Jan 13, 2012 6 Views
A bill to modify the boundary of the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in the State of South Dakota, and for other purposes.
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S.1467 - Respect for Rights of Conscience Act of 2011Introduced Aug 02, 2011 322 Views
A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to protect rights of conscience with regard to requirements for coverage of spe...
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S.1494 - National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2011Introduced Aug 02, 2011 21 Views
A bill to reauthorize and amend the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act.
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S.Res.240Senate Passed Jul 27, 2011 9 Views
A resolution condemning the horrific attacks on government buildings in Oslo, Norway, and a youth camp on Utoya Island, Norway, on July 22, 20...
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S.1431 - Rural Health Care Capital Access Reauthorization Act of 2011Introduced Jul 27, 2011 20 Views
A bill to amend section 242 of the National Housing Act to extend the sunset provisions for the exemption for critical access hospitals under ...
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S.Res.237Senate Passed Jul 22, 2011 16 Views
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding coming together as a Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of r...
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