U.S. Congress - Senator John Thune, South Dakota (R) 
Senator John Thune
Republican • South Dakota • 5th Term • Sworn In 1997
- 21 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 79 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 34 of 100)
- 193 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 61 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 84 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. John Cornyn
- Sen. Ben Nelson
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Sen. Bernard Sanders
- Votes with party 92%
- Abstains: 2%
Person's Views
- Today: 32
- Past Seven Days: 199
- All-Time: 34,662
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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S.Res.475Senate Passed May 25, 2012 89 Views
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable E. James Abdnor, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota.
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S.3228 - Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012Introduced May 23, 2012 30 Views
A bill to require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act of 2011 on January 2, 2013.
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S.2277 - National Forest Emergency Response ActIntroduced Mar 29, 2012 14 Views
A bill to respond to the extreme fire hazard and unsafe conditions resulting from pine beetle infestation, drought, disease, or storm damage b...
Most Recent Co-Sponsored Bills
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S.J.Res.41Introduced May 24, 2012 72 Views
A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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S.3248 - National Bison Legacy ActIntroduced May 24, 2012 82 Views
A bill to designate the North American bison as the national mammal of the United States.
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S.3221Introduced May 23, 2012 46 Views
A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees.
Recent Voting History
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S.2343 Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of2012
On Passage of the Bill (S. 2343)May 24, 2012
Nay
(with party)
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S.2343 Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of2012
On the Amendment (Alexander Amdt. No. 2153)May 24, 2012
Aye
(with party)
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S.3187 Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2012
On Passage of the Bill (S. 3187 As Amended)May 24, 2012 Aye
(with party)
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06/01/12
Romney Enlists Diverse Cast to Carry GOP Message
Politicians on tap for Romney include Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty, former New Hampshire governor John Sununu, and former ambassador John Bolton. Those who will help Romney reach out to women include Sen.
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NewsMax.com
06/01/12
Girls State: Thune Offers Roadmap To Success
VERMILLION — During his visit with the 2012 South Dakota Girls State attendees, Sen. John Thune (R) said they need to commit themselves to three points in order to be successful leaders: Excellence, character and service. The senator made his ...
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Yankton Daily Press
06/01/12
Mitt Romney mobilizes a diverse cast of surrogates to carry GOP message
...and suburban women. The campaign is dispatching designated hitters across the country to speak at dinners and fundraisers — Sen. John Thune (S.D.), former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty and former ambassador John Bolton are working that circuit. Othe
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The Washington Post
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Romney Enlists Diverse Cast to Carry GOP Message
Politicians on tap for Romney include Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty, former New Hampshire governor John Sununu, and former ambassador John Bolton. Those who will help Romney reach out to women include Sen.
Girls State: Thune Offers Roadmap To Success
VERMILLION — During his visit with the 2012 South Dakota Girls State attendees, Sen. John Thune (R) said they need to commit themselves to three points in order to be successful leaders: Excellence, character and service. The senator made his ...
Mitt Romney mobilizes a diverse cast of surrogates to carry GOP message
...and suburban women. The campaign is dispatching designated hitters across the country to speak at dinners and fundraisers — Sen. John Thune (S.D.), former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty and former ambassador John Bolton are working that circuit. Othe
Recent Blog Coverage
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04/17/12
DeMint points out vice president could be Senate ... - The US Report
Paul Ryan (Wisc.), Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, South Dakota Sen. John Thune. Also included is Florida Sen. Marco Rubio who has steadfastly denied he would accept the nomination.
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Kay B. Day, Editor
04/16/12
THE RACE: Obama, Romney nixing fed campaign funds - seattlepi ...
Supporters take the stage as Senator John Thune, of South Dakota, speaks on behalf of Mitt Romney during the Colorado Republican State Assembly and Convention at the Ritchie Center, Saturday, April 14, 2012 in Denver.
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http://www.seattlepi.com/apwire/
04/16/12
ASA Joins Ag Community in Urging Estate Tax Action Before End of ...
Kevin Brady (R-Texas) has introduced the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act (H.R. 1259), while Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has advanced the counterpart Senate bill of the same name (S. 2242). “This action will strengthen the ...
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Gary Truitt
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DeMint points out vice president could be Senate ... - The US Report
Paul Ryan (Wisc.), Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, South Dakota Sen. John Thune. Also included is Florida Sen. Marco Rubio who has steadfastly denied he would accept the nomination.
THE RACE: Obama, Romney nixing fed campaign funds - seattlepi ...
Supporters take the stage as Senator John Thune, of South Dakota, speaks on behalf of Mitt Romney during the Colorado Republican State Assembly and Convention at the Ritchie Center, Saturday, April 14, 2012 in Denver.
ASA Joins Ag Community in Urging Estate Tax Action Before End of ...
Kevin Brady (R-Texas) has introduced the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act (H.R. 1259), while Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has advanced the counterpart Senate bill of the same name (S. 2242). “This action will strengthen the ...
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