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John Thune has expressed reservations about U.S. foreign aid, particularly emphasizing a cautious approach. He has opposed funding for international organizations that do not align with U.S. interests.
John Thune has expressed reservations about U.S. foreign aid, particularly emphasizing a cautious approach. He has opposed funding for international organizations that do not align with U.S. interests.
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.
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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.
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 supports reducing taxes, including advocating for the repeal of the estate tax and maintaining lower tax rates for income and capital gains. He has consistently opposed efforts to raise taxes on high earners.
Thune supports reducing taxes, including advocating for the repeal of the estate tax and maintaining lower tax rates for income and capital gains. He has consistently opposed efforts to raise 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.
Position extraction pending on 1 issue: School Curriculum.
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: Cosponsoring the SAVE Moms and Babies Act, which aims to restrict abortion services, directly advances the stated pro-life position.
May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Cosponsoring the Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act directly supports the stated pro-life position by aiming to restrict abortion access.
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: Cosponsoring the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act aligns with the pro-life stance by supporting the rights of pregnant students, reflecting a commitment to measures that promote life.
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Dec 4, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: The action of cosponsoring a bill focused on price transparency in pharmacy benefit managers does not directly align with the stated opposition to the ACA, as it could be seen as an effort to improve healthcare rather than repeal it.
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 →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2173)
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 →Jan 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
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 →Oct 8, 2025 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Oct 7, 2025 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6982)
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
Sep 29, 2025 · Congress.gov
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment 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 →May 14, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2929-2930)
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 →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 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
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 →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 →Mar 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S1369-1370)
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 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 →Jun 23, 2025 · 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 →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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