John Thune, Senate and filibuster

As new Senate gets underway, Thune vows to uphold Senate filibuster
Sen. John Thune used his first few minutes of floor time to make a commitment to defend the filibuster rule, which requires at least 60 votes to pass Senate legislation.
New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune is kicking off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his first floor speech as leader that his priority will be to “ensure the Senate stays the Senate.
Thune will vow to preserve filibuster in first speech as Senate majority leader
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) will promise to maintain the filibuster on Friday afternoon in his first speech as Senate majority leader. “One of my priorities as leader will be to ensure that the Senate stays the Senate,
GOP leader John Thune vows to preserve filibuster as Republicans retake Senate
The Senate gaveled in on Friday and officially came under Republican control, with newly elected Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) being sworn in and vowing to preserve the filibuster, among other
Thune says preserving the Senate filibuster will be a top priority
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) in his first prepared address as Senate majority leader says “preserving” the filibuster will be one of his top priorities, making an early move to quash any talk of major
Video Clip: Senate Majority Leader Thune On Opening Day of 119th Congress
The U.S. Senate gaveled in for the opening of the 119th Congress to swear in new members. In this clip, incoming Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune (R-SD) provides remarks.
John Thune Takes Charge in the Senate, Ushering in a New Leadership Era
The affable traditional conservative from South Dakota is the first new chief of the Senate G.O.P. in nearly two decades. He ...
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The 119th Congress: What to know about House, Senate majorities and what it means for Trump's plans
Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., was reelected House Speaker on Jan. 3., receiving the bare minimum, 218 votes. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., was selected by his Republican colleagues as the Senate’s new majority ...
New top US Senate Republican John Thune steps up as Trump returns
U.S. Senate Republican leader John Thune faces the test of his career this year as he tries to steer Donald Trump's agenda ...
Senate Is Off to a Drama-Free Start
All eyes are on the House today, but the Senate is kicking off a new session too. Vice President Kamala Harris is swearing in ...
What to expect when the Senate returns in 2025
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is planning to have the chamber in session for 10 straight weeks to start ...
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New Senate Majority Leader Opens Session With Vow to Keep Filibuster
During his first floor speech as leader of the Republican-controlled Senate, Thune vowed to keep the filibuster, saying that his priority would be to "ensure the Senate stays the Senate." Thune ...
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted emerges as the late favorite for Vance's Senate seat
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted has emerged as a late and leading contender to succeed JD Vance in the Senate, three Republicans ...