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R Republican · U.S. Senator
John Thune
South Dakota (senior senator) · Senate Majority Leader
Current term Jan 3, 2023 – Jan 3, 2029 In Congress since 1997 Terms 3 House, 4 Senate Age 65
Office: 511 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
915roll calls this Congress
0.1%missed (1)
97.9%voted with their party
58bills sponsored (1 became law)
69cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Yea | Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor On the Nomination PN1129 | Nomination Confirmed 47–41 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 53–47 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 57–43 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 53–47 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852 On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–51 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 | Motion to Proceed Rejected 48–51 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | S. 4668, as amended On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 | Bill Passed 77–22 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Booker Amdt. No. 6835 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 47–52 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Booker Amdt. No. 6805 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 42–54 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Paul Amdt. No. 6758 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 1–94 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 96–1 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Nay | H. Con. Res. 89 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 | Concurrent Resolution Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 74–25 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | Amdt. No. 6776 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 77–23 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Yea | Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nomination Confirmed 50–47 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Cloture Motion Agreed to 70–21 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 52–43 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Yea | Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nomination Confirmed 49–45 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 49–47 |
Bills sponsored
All 58 →- Pennington County Land Conveyance Act Sep 30, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of United States v. Terry. Sep 29, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5178)
- Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act Sep 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 648.
- Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act Sep 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 649.
- A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Federal Trade Commission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al. Aug 6, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
- A resolution to authorize testimony and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel. Aug 6, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
- An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. Jul 30, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.
- Accelerating Broadband Permits Act of 2026 Jul 22, 2026: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to honor the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham. Jul 22, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen. Jul 21, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4200; text: CR S4196)
Recently cosponsored
- A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas. Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] + 99 cosponsorsSep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
- A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona. Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] + 99 cosponsorsSep 23, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
- Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] + 1 cosponsorSep 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 651.
- Right to Worship Act Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] + 3 cosponsorsAug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Kids Online Safety Act Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] + 76 cosponsorsAug 5, 2026: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025 Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] + 2 cosponsorsJul 23, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 485.
- A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina. Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] + 98 cosponsorsJul 16, 2026: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
- Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 Sen. Graham, Darline [R-SC] + 63 cosponsorsJul 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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