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Thune has expressed strong support for military engagement and has advocated for U.S. involvement in international conflicts, particularly in support of allies like Israel. He has voted in favor of sanctions against countries like Iran and has supported military funding.
Thune has expressed strong support for military engagement and has advocated for U.S. involvement in international conflicts, particularly in support of allies like Israel. He has voted in favor of sanctions against countries like Iran and has supported military funding.
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Thune has supported measures to strengthen border security and has opposed comprehensive immigration reform that includes pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Thune has supported measures to strengthen border security and has opposed comprehensive immigration reform that includes pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Thune has consistently supported maintaining a strong national defense and has advocated for increased military spending, reflecting a commitment to robust national security policies.
Thune has consistently supported maintaining a strong national defense and has advocated for increased military spending, reflecting a commitment to robust national security policies.
Thune has indicated a desire for spending cuts to be included in future negotiations over raising the debt ceiling, expressing that he would 'love' to see such cuts associated with the debt limit debate.
Thune has indicated a desire for spending cuts to be included in future negotiations over raising the debt ceiling, expressing that he would 'love' to see such cuts associated with the debt limit debate.
“I would love to have some spending cuts associated with the debt limit debate.”
John Thune has consistently supported pro-life policies, advocating for restrictions on abortion access. He has voted for measures such as prohibiting federal funding for abortion services and requiring parental notification for minors seeking abortions.
John Thune has consistently supported pro-life policies, advocating for restrictions on abortion access. He has voted for measures such as prohibiting federal funding for abortion services and requiring parental notification for minors seeking abortions.
Thune has opposed significant climate change legislation, including the Green New Deal, arguing that such measures would harm the agricultural economy. He has voted against regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Thune has opposed significant climate change legislation, including the Green New Deal, arguing that such measures would harm the agricultural economy. He has voted against regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Thune is a strong advocate for gun rights, opposing stricter regulations on firearms and supporting legislation that allows concealed carry permits to be recognized across state lines.
Thune is a strong advocate for gun rights, opposing stricter regulations on firearms and supporting legislation that allows concealed carry permits to be recognized across state lines.
Thune has been a proponent of repealing the Affordable Care Act and has supported various measures aimed at reducing government involvement in healthcare. He has stated that Republicans will continue efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare, emphasizing a preference for market-based solutions.
Thune has been a proponent of repealing the Affordable Care Act and has supported various measures aimed at reducing government involvement in healthcare. He has stated that Republicans will continue efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare, emphasizing a preference for market-based solutions.
Thune has consistently voted for tax cuts and against tax increases, particularly for corporations and high earners, advocating for lower taxes as a means to stimulate economic growth.
Thune has consistently voted for tax cuts and against tax increases, particularly for corporations and high earners, advocating for lower taxes as a means to stimulate economic growth.
Thune has opposed increased federal funding for public schools and has supported school choice initiatives, indicating a preference for local control over education rather than federal intervention.
Thune has opposed increased federal funding for public schools and has supported school choice initiatives, indicating a preference for local control over education rather than federal intervention.
Thune supports voter ID laws and has backed various measures to promote integrity in the election process, consistently advocating for rules that he believes will ensure fair elections.
Thune supports voter ID laws and has backed various measures to promote integrity in the election process, consistently advocating for rules that he believes will ensure fair elections.
Thune has supported free trade agreements and has advocated for modernizing trade agreements like NAFTA. He has expressed the importance of fair and free trade for South Dakota's farmers, indicating a generally pro-free trade stance.
Thune has supported free trade agreements and has advocated for modernizing trade agreements like NAFTA. He has expressed the importance of fair and free trade for South Dakota's farmers, indicating a generally pro-free trade stance.
Thune's positions on criminal justice tend to favor law enforcement and tougher sentencing, reflecting a commitment to public safety. He has generally opposed measures that could be seen as lenient on crime.
Thune's positions on criminal justice tend to favor law enforcement and tougher sentencing, reflecting a commitment to public safety. He has generally opposed measures that could be seen as lenient on crime.
Thune has taken a proactive role regarding technology regulation, advocating for policies that encourage innovation, especially in the telecommunications sector. He opposes overregulation that could stifle technological advancement.
Thune has taken a proactive role regarding technology regulation, advocating for policies that encourage innovation, especially in the telecommunications sector. He opposes overregulation that could stifle technological advancement.
Thune has voted against reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act and has supported measures that would ban same-sex marriage, indicating a stance against stronger federal protections against discrimination.
Thune has voted against reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act and has supported measures that would ban same-sex marriage, indicating a stance against stronger federal protections against discrimination.
Thune has a hardline stance on drug policy, having voted against measures to legalize marijuana and supported strict penalties for drug offenses. He has been rated negatively by organizations advocating for drug reform.
Thune has a hardline stance on drug policy, having voted against measures to legalize marijuana and supported strict penalties for drug offenses. He has been rated negatively by organizations advocating for drug reform.
Position extraction pending on 5 issues: School Curriculum, Elections & Campaigns, Public Health, Religion & Public Life, Disaster Response.
Jul 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Cosponsoring a sanctions bill aimed at Russia directly supports the stated position of maintaining strong national defense and military support for allies in the context of the Ukraine conflict.
Oct 8, 2025 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Cosponsoring a resolution that condemns Russian incursions and reaffirms NATO's collective defense directly supports the stated position of maintaining strong national defense and military support for allies.
View source →Oct 7, 2025 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6982)
Why: The resolution supports a strong national defense and military support for allies, aligning with the stated position on foreign policy.
View source →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S292)
Why: The SAVE Moms and Babies Act aims to expand healthcare access, which directly contradicts the stated position of opposing government involvement in healthcare reforms.
View source →Most are procedural sponsorships or actions on issues where this figure hasn't publicly stated a position. Highest-signal entries shown first.
Dec 4, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: The measure's content could not be determined, making it unclear how it aligns with the stated opposition to healthcare reforms like the Affordable Care Act.
View source →May 1, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: The action of cosponsoring a bill related to tax credits does not clearly align with or contradict the stated position on taxes, as it does not directly address income tax rates or tax cuts.
View source →Apr 30, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: The action of cosponsoring a sanctions bill does not directly align with trade support, as sanctions can restrict trade, but it may be seen as a response to geopolitical issues affecting trade.
View source →Sep 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Religion & Public Life, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Abortion, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S1369-1370)
Why: Tagged to Climate, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jan 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Why: Tagged to Climate, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
Jan 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 45. Record Vote Number: 12. (CR S286)
Why: Tagged to Abortion, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 23, 2025 · Congress.gov
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
Why: Tagged to Civil Rights, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 14, 2025 · Congress.gov
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Sep 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5178)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Sep 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
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)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Sep 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Aug 7, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Aug 6, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Aug 6, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4200; text: CR S4196)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2428; text: CR S2420)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2086)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Held at the desk.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114. (text: CR 4/27/2026 S2056-2057)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1690; text: CR S1674)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Feb 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Feb 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jan 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S263; text: CR S261)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Nov 19, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Sep 29, 2025 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 485.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Sep 18, 2025 · Congress.gov
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR 9/18/2025 S6737)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Sep 16, 2025 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Aug 1, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 24, 2025 · Congress.gov
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3577; text: 6/24/2025 CR S3519)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 22, 2025 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141-3142; text: CR S3124-3125)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 12, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
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