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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 voted against comprehensive immigration reform and has supported measures to build a fence along the Mexican border. He has also voted to declare English as the official language of the U.S. government, indicating a preference for stricter immigration policies.
Thune has voted against comprehensive immigration reform and has supported measures to build a fence along the Mexican border. He has also voted to declare English as the official language of the U.S. government, indicating a preference for stricter immigration policies.
Thune supports maintaining strong national defense capabilities and has consistently voted for increased defense spending. He has advocated for military support to allies and has expressed a strong stance against threats from countries like Iran and Russia, emphasizing the importance of U.S. military presence abroad.
Thune supports maintaining strong national defense capabilities and has consistently voted for increased defense spending. He has advocated for military support to allies and has expressed a strong stance against threats from countries like Iran and Russia, emphasizing the importance of U.S. military presence abroad.
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 voted in favor of restricting access to abortion, supporting measures such as prohibiting federal funding for abortion services and parental notification for minors seeking abortions. He has been rated 100% by the National Right to Life Committee, indicating a strong pro-life stance.
John Thune has consistently voted in favor of restricting access to abortion, supporting measures such as prohibiting federal funding for abortion services and parental notification for minors seeking abortions. He has been rated 100% by the National Right to Life Committee, indicating a strong pro-life stance.
Thune has opposed federal action to cut emissions, voting against measures like the Green New Deal, which he described as potentially devastating for the agriculture economy. He has supported legislation that would bar the EPA from regulating greenhouse gases.
Thune has opposed federal action to cut emissions, voting against measures like the Green New Deal, which he described as potentially devastating for the agriculture economy. He has supported legislation that would bar the EPA from regulating greenhouse gases.
Thune advocates for gun rights and has sponsored legislation to allow concealed carry permits to be recognized across state lines. He has voted against measures to ban high-capacity magazines and has been rated highly by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights position.
Thune advocates for gun rights and has sponsored legislation to allow concealed carry permits to be recognized across state lines. He has voted against measures to ban high-capacity magazines and has been rated highly by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights position.
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 has supported measures to eliminate the estate tax. He has advocated for reducing corporate tax rates and has opposed increasing taxes on high earners.
Thune has consistently voted for tax cuts and has supported measures to eliminate the estate tax. He has advocated for reducing corporate tax rates and has opposed increasing taxes on high earners.
Thune has declared support for school choice initiatives and has backed legislation allowing employers to help with student loan repayment. He has also emphasized the need for educational reforms that prioritize local control.
Thune has declared support for school choice initiatives and has backed legislation allowing employers to help with student loan repayment. He has also emphasized the need for educational reforms that prioritize local control.
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 measures that would strengthen federal protections against discrimination, including the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act and a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. His voting record indicates an anti-gay-rights stance, as he has been rated 0% by the Human Rights Campaign.
Thune has voted against measures that would strengthen federal protections against discrimination, including the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act and a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. His voting record indicates an anti-gay-rights stance, as he has been rated 0% by the Human Rights Campaign.
Position extraction pending on 6 issues: School Curriculum, Elections & Campaigns, Public Health, Drug & Addiction Policy, 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 →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.
View source →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.
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 →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
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 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 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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