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March 29, 2022 Tweet - "Met with Rabbi @MAlperowitz , director of the @Chabad Jewish Center of South Dakota, today. We had a good discussion about America's role as a global leader for peace and freedom, and we shared lessons of faith, resiliency, and community in challenging times." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 16, 2021 Thune, McClain Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect Toddlers From Federal Mandates Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Every Senate Republican just stood up against President Biden's overbearing vaccine mandate on American workers. The measure passed w/ bipartisan support, but President Biden is still expected to veto it & continue his heavy-handed, government-knows-best strategy." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Washington bureaucrats have no business slapping heavy-handed mandates on private companies or infringing on Americans' freedoms & privacy. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, but I DO NOT support Biden's vaccine mandates on American workers. My vote today will reflect that." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Roe v. Wade was a bad decision, and the Supreme Court acted far outside of the Constitution when it created this precedent nearly 50 years ago. Our country was founded on the right to life, a right that should be extended to unborn children." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 5, 2021 Thune Opposes Biden Vaccine Mandate, Moves to Nullify It Sen. John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The decision to get vaccinated is a personal choice. Every American should have the freedom to make it for themselves. I personally chose to get vaccinated, and I encourage others to as well, but NO ONE should be forced to do so by Washington bureaucrats." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans are standing up for Americans' privacy. Big gov't shouldn't be able to snoop through your bank activity. That's what Dems are planning, but we're fighting against this government overreach." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Marshall, Moran, Inhofe: Biden Administration Must Not Support International Oversight of Americans' 2nd Amendment Rights Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cassidy, Marshall, Colleagues: Biden Administration Must Not Support International Oversight of Americans' 2nd Amendment Rights Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran, Marshall Request Clarification Regarding Administration's Intent to Open Second Amendment Rights to International Regulation Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 28, 2021 Hagerty, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Government Collusion with Big Tech to Censor Americans' Speech Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 20, 2021 For the People Act Sen. John Thune
June 24, 2021 Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Sen. John Thune, ...
June 23, 2021 The Washington Post "Washington Post Live" - Transcript: Sen. Rounds Discusses Cattle Market, Ransomware and Infrastructure on Washington Post Live Sen. Mike Rounds
June 22, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2021 Censorship Sen. John Thune
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "House Dems just voted to make D.C. the 51st state, trampling on another important intention of our Founding Fathers: our capital's independence from any one state. Beyond this they're blatantly ignoring that their law is unconstitutional -- only an amendment can make D.C. a state." Sen. John Thune
April 21, 2021 For the People Act Sen. John Thune
April 15, 2021 Johnson's "Keep the Nine" Constitutional Amendment Gains 100 House Cosponsors Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "What's the first bill Dems would likely pass if they break the Senate filibuster rule? A bill to federalize elections, restrict states' rights, & eliminate protections for election integrity." Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2021 Rounds Votes Against Radical, Unqualified Health Secretary Nominee Sen. Mike Rounds
March 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Daines Pushes to Restart Construction on Southern Border Wall, Slams Biden for Violating the Law over Border Wall Funding Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Tillis: President Biden Escalated Border Crisis by Illegally Stopping Border Wall Construction Sen. John Thune, ...
March 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Capito Leads Senate GOP: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding Sen. John Thune, ...
March 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Hoeven Joins Effort Outlining Unlawful Freezing of Border Wall Funding Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rounds and Colleagues Urge President Biden to Withdraw Becerra Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 13, 2021 Rounds Votes Against Articles of Impeachment Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 13, 2021 Thune Statement on Conclusion of Senate Impeachment Trial Sen. John Thune
Feb. 9, 2021 Rounds Opposes Unconstitutional Impeachment Trial Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I will always stand for protecting religious liberty -- a core 1st Amendment right that cannot be sidelined by this pandemic. Gov't officials must respect this freedom when imposing COVID restrictions & CANNOT subject religious institutions to disproportionately severe measures." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2020 McConnell, Paul, and 36 Senate Republicans File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reaffirm Religious Liberty Still Exists in a Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats spent this weekend trying to delay the #SCOTUS vote --unsuccessfully, I might add, and with no dispute over Judge Amy Coney Barrett's obvious qualifications. The Senate will perform its constitutional duty today & Democrats can't stop that." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "I was proud to watch my @SenateGOP colleagues defend religious liberty at today's hearing. Our Constitution specifically bans religious tests for public service. No one's religion -- whatever it is -- can disqualify them to serve on the court. Nor should it." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's going to be very hard to argue that Judge Barrett is not qualified for the Supreme Court. She respects the Constitution, law, and precedent. She is vigilant about making sure they are applied in an even-handed way -- exactly the kind of justice you would want" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 27, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: My Constitutional Duty Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Exactly. The peaceful transition of power is a fundamental principle of our democracy. Republicans believe in the rule of law, & we believe in the Constitution. The Constitution is very clear about what happens after the election." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of women winning their long-overdue right to vote. I always told my daughters they could do anything they dreamed of. I'm proud to live in a country where that's true. We owe so much to women who paved the way for equality. #19thAmendment" Sen. John Thune
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, America lost one of our great civil rights heroes. John Lewis dedicated his life to serving and improving our country. He will be greatly missed. Kimberley and I are praying for his family in their grief." Sen. John Thune
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Unbelievable. Dems just blocked the Senate from debating police reform. Democrats have totally exposed their real motives (it's not creating change or finding viable solutions). Americans are calling out for justice, equality, & ACTION. But Dems are just focused on politics. Wow." Sen. John Thune
June 24, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we celebrate #Juneteenth to commemorate the day that freedom finally reached every corner of America. As a country, we still have more work to do. I'm hopeful we can continue to work toward realizing our founding principles of equality, liberty, & justice for all." Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2020 Rounds Supports Police Reform Bill in Senate Sen. Mike Rounds
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "Too many black Americans live in fear that what happened to George Floyd could happen to their own fathers, sons, & brothers. We must continue to strive toward the full realization of America's founding promise that all men are created equal & liberty and justice for ALL." Sen. John Thune
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Great initiative by @FLOTUS to get America's youth involved in the centennial celebration of women getting their right to vote. I encourage South Dakota's talented students to submit artwork! Link to submit here:" Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020 Argus Leader - We hear you, and we are listening Sen. John Thune
May 29, 2020 Look Up to Her Sen. John Thune
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "I've teamed up with @WomensVote100 & @MtRushmrSociety to put together a first-of-its-kind event at Mt. Rushmore to honor women trailblazers and commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting women their right to vote. Learn more" Sen. John Thune
May 26, 2020 Thune Introduces Resolution for Mount Rushmore to Host Centennial Commemoration of Women's Right to Vote Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
March 29, 2022 Tweet - "Met with Rabbi @MAlperowitz , director of the @Chabad Jewish Center of South Dakota, today. We had a good discussion about America's role as a global leader for peace and freedom, and we shared lessons of faith, resiliency, and community in challenging times." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 16, 2021 Thune, McClain Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect Toddlers From Federal Mandates Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Every Senate Republican just stood up against President Biden's overbearing vaccine mandate on American workers. The measure passed w/ bipartisan support, but President Biden is still expected to veto it & continue his heavy-handed, government-knows-best strategy." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Washington bureaucrats have no business slapping heavy-handed mandates on private companies or infringing on Americans' freedoms & privacy. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, but I DO NOT support Biden's vaccine mandates on American workers. My vote today will reflect that." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Roe v. Wade was a bad decision, and the Supreme Court acted far outside of the Constitution when it created this precedent nearly 50 years ago. Our country was founded on the right to life, a right that should be extended to unborn children." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 5, 2021 Thune Opposes Biden Vaccine Mandate, Moves to Nullify It Sen.John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The decision to get vaccinated is a personal choice. Every American should have the freedom to make it for themselves. I personally chose to get vaccinated, and I encourage others to as well, but NO ONE should be forced to do so by Washington bureaucrats." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans are standing up for Americans' privacy. Big gov't shouldn't be able to snoop through your bank activity. That's what Dems are planning, but we're fighting against this government overreach." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Marshall, Moran, Inhofe: Biden Administration Must Not Support International Oversight of Americans' 2nd Amendment Rights Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cassidy, Marshall, Colleagues: Biden Administration Must Not Support International Oversight of Americans' 2nd Amendment Rights Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran, Marshall Request Clarification Regarding Administration's Intent to Open Second Amendment Rights to International Regulation Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 28, 2021 Hagerty, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Government Collusion with Big Tech to Censor Americans' Speech Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 20, 2021 For the People Act Sen.John Thune
June 24, 2021 Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Sen.John Thune, ...
June 23, 2021 The Washington Post "Washington Post Live" - Transcript: Sen. Rounds Discusses Cattle Market, Ransomware and Infrastructure on Washington Post Live Sen.Mike Rounds
June 22, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2021 Censorship Sen.John Thune
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "House Dems just voted to make D.C. the 51st state, trampling on another important intention of our Founding Fathers: our capital's independence from any one state. Beyond this they're blatantly ignoring that their law is unconstitutional -- only an amendment can make D.C. a state." Sen.John Thune
April 21, 2021 For the People Act Sen.John Thune
April 15, 2021 Johnson's "Keep the Nine" Constitutional Amendment Gains 100 House Cosponsors Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "What's the first bill Dems would likely pass if they break the Senate filibuster rule? A bill to federalize elections, restrict states' rights, & eliminate protections for election integrity." Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2021 Rounds Votes Against Radical, Unqualified Health Secretary Nominee Sen.Mike Rounds
March 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Daines Pushes to Restart Construction on Southern Border Wall, Slams Biden for Violating the Law over Border Wall Funding Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Tillis: President Biden Escalated Border Crisis by Illegally Stopping Border Wall Construction Sen.John Thune, ...
March 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Capito Leads Senate GOP: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding Sen.John Thune, ...
March 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of Government Accountability Office - Hoeven Joins Effort Outlining Unlawful Freezing of Border Wall Funding Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rounds and Colleagues Urge President Biden to Withdraw Becerra Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 13, 2021 Rounds Votes Against Articles of Impeachment Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 13, 2021 Thune Statement on Conclusion of Senate Impeachment Trial Sen.John Thune
Feb. 9, 2021 Rounds Opposes Unconstitutional Impeachment Trial Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I will always stand for protecting religious liberty -- a core 1st Amendment right that cannot be sidelined by this pandemic. Gov't officials must respect this freedom when imposing COVID restrictions & CANNOT subject religious institutions to disproportionately severe measures." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2020 McConnell, Paul, and 36 Senate Republicans File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reaffirm Religious Liberty Still Exists in a Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats spent this weekend trying to delay the #SCOTUS vote --unsuccessfully, I might add, and with no dispute over Judge Amy Coney Barrett's obvious qualifications. The Senate will perform its constitutional duty today & Democrats can't stop that." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2020 Tweet - "I was proud to watch my @SenateGOP colleagues defend religious liberty at today's hearing. Our Constitution specifically bans religious tests for public service. No one's religion -- whatever it is -- can disqualify them to serve on the court. Nor should it." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's going to be very hard to argue that Judge Barrett is not qualified for the Supreme Court. She respects the Constitution, law, and precedent. She is vigilant about making sure they are applied in an even-handed way -- exactly the kind of justice you would want" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 27, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: My Constitutional Duty Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Exactly. The peaceful transition of power is a fundamental principle of our democracy. Republicans believe in the rule of law, & we believe in the Constitution. The Constitution is very clear about what happens after the election." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of women winning their long-overdue right to vote. I always told my daughters they could do anything they dreamed of. I'm proud to live in a country where that's true. We owe so much to women who paved the way for equality. #19thAmendment" Sen.John Thune
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, America lost one of our great civil rights heroes. John Lewis dedicated his life to serving and improving our country. He will be greatly missed. Kimberley and I are praying for his family in their grief." Sen.John Thune
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Unbelievable. Dems just blocked the Senate from debating police reform. Democrats have totally exposed their real motives (it's not creating change or finding viable solutions). Americans are calling out for justice, equality, & ACTION. But Dems are just focused on politics. Wow." Sen.John Thune
June 24, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we celebrate #Juneteenth to commemorate the day that freedom finally reached every corner of America. As a country, we still have more work to do. I'm hopeful we can continue to work toward realizing our founding principles of equality, liberty, & justice for all." Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2020 Rounds Supports Police Reform Bill in Senate Sen.Mike Rounds
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "Too many black Americans live in fear that what happened to George Floyd could happen to their own fathers, sons, & brothers. We must continue to strive toward the full realization of America's founding promise that all men are created equal & liberty and justice for ALL." Sen.John Thune
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Great initiative by @FLOTUS to get America's youth involved in the centennial celebration of women getting their right to vote. I encourage South Dakota's talented students to submit artwork! Link to submit here:" Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020 Argus Leader - We hear you, and we are listening Sen.John Thune
May 29, 2020 Look Up to Her Sen.John Thune
May 29, 2020 Tweet - "I've teamed up with @WomensVote100 & @MtRushmrSociety to put together a first-of-its-kind event at Mt. Rushmore to honor women trailblazers and commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting women their right to vote. Learn more" Sen.John Thune
May 26, 2020 Thune Introduces Resolution for Mount Rushmore to Host Centennial Commemoration of Women's Right to Vote Sen.John Thune
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