John Thune
RRepublicanSD · Senator
75
/ 100
Above Average
Attendance100
Avg: 98
Independence65
Avg: 55
Bipartisan Tone9
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency100
Avg: 47
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology200
Total Statements
320
Floor Speeches
51
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Foreign Policy: 107Taxes: 88Environment: 72Immigration: 64Crime & Justice: 54Labor: 43Trade: 39Agriculture: 34Housing: 32Defense: 24Healthcare: 22Economy: 21Infrastructure: 21Veterans: 20Education: 13
Speech Tone
Neutral: 265Urgent: 40Bipartisan: 32Ceremonial: 25Partisan Attack: 7: 2
Statements (200)
Press Release2026-06-03
Thune: Trump Accounts Set Kids Up for SuccessThune: Trump Accounts Set Kids Up for Success “These tax-advantaged accounts were designed to allow parents to save for their children’s future beyond their education: to give kids a nest egg, whether large or small, to help them buy a home or start a business – to help them pursue their American…
Floor Speech2026-06-02
ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2499] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ORDERS FOR…
Press Release2026-06-02CeremonialForeign PolicyTrade
Thune Commemorates C-SPAN’s 40th Senate Anniversary and Discusses Recent Work in South DakotaThune Commemorates C-SPAN’s 40th Senate Anniversary and Discusses Recent Work in South Dakota “C-SPAN captures a lot of our work here in Washington, but just as important is the work that senators do back in our states … I spent last week back home in South Dakota, traveling around my state and…
Press Release2026-06-02ImmigrationCrime & Justice
Thune on Republicans’ Fight to Secure AmericaThune on Republicans’ Fight to Secure America “Republican policies are to have the back of law enforcement to ensure they have the resources, the personnel, the technology – everything they need to keep our border secure – and to ensure that our nation’s laws are enforced …”...
Press Release2026-06-01Immigration
Thune to Democrats: Enforcing the Law Isn’t A ChoiceThune to Democrats: Enforcing the Law Isn’t A Choice “Democrats haven’t exactly demonstrated an eagerness to come to the floor and defend open borders – and I strongly suspect that’s because at some level they know that their position is completely indefensible.”...
Floor Speech2026-06-01Partisan AttackImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentS2462
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITYDEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 92 (Monday, June 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 92 (Monday, June 1, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2462] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] DEPARTMENT OF…
Floor Speech2026-06-01S4632S2479
MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 4632MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 4632 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 92 (Monday, June 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 92 (Monday, June 1, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2479-S2480] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-06-01AgricultureS2480SRES727
SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF MAY 29, 2026, AS "MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS IN AGRICULTURE DAY"SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF MAY 29, 2026, AS "MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS IN AGRICULTURE DAY" Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 92 (Monday, June 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 92 (Monday, June 1, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2480] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-06-01Foreign PolicyS2480SRES755
HONORING THE LIFE OF THE HONORABLE DONALD W. RIEGLE, JR., FORMER SENATOR FOR THE STATE OF MICHIGANHONORING THE LIFE OF THE HONORABLE DONALD W. RIEGLE, JR., FORMER SENATOR FOR THE STATE OF MICHIGAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 92 (Monday, June 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 92 (Monday, June 1, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2480] From the Congressional Record Online through…
Floor Speech2026-06-01S2480
ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 92 (Monday, June 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 92 (Monday, June 1, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2480] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ORDERS FOR…
Press Release2026-05-29
South Dakota’s Great OutdoorsSouth Dakota’s Great Outdoors By Sen. John Thune...
Floor Speech2026-05-21S2452SRES749
RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAYRESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2452] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RESOLUTIONS…
Floor Speech2026-05-21UrgentEnvironmentDefenseS2452S2454
EXPANDING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS ACT OF 2026EXPANDING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2452-S2454] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-05-21Foreign PolicyS2454
ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026, THROUGH MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026, THROUGH MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2454] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…
Floor Speech2026-05-21TaxesS4632S2452
MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 4632MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 4632 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2452] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MEASURE…
Floor Speech2026-05-21AgricultureS2452SRES676
RECOGNIZING AND HONORING NATIONAL MUSHROOM DAY AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHESTER AND BERKS COUNTIESRECOGNIZING AND HONORING NATIONAL MUSHROOM DAY AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHESTER AND BERKS COUNTIES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2452] From the Congressional Record Online…
Press Release2026-05-21Immigration
Thune: Democrats Cling to Open Borders, Republicans Want to Secure AmericaThune: Democrats Cling to Open Borders, Republicans Want to Secure America “As long as [Republicans are] in charge, there will be agents at our borders to prevent terrorists, traffickers, and other dangerous individuals from making their way into our country, and there will be agents to take…
Floor Speech2026-05-21BipartisanHealthcareTradeAgricultureS2431
RURAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DEMONSTRATION REAUTHORIZATION ACTRURAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DEMONSTRATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2431] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-05-21Partisan AttackImmigrationHealthcareEconomyS2432
RECONCILIATIONRECONCILIATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2432] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECONCILIATION Mr. THUNE. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-05-21S2452
APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITYAPPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2452] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY…
Floor Speech2026-05-21S2452
SIGNING AUTHORITYSIGNING AUTHORITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2452] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SIGNING AUTHORITY Mr. THUNE.…
Floor Speech2026-05-20Foreign PolicyS2428SRES745
RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAYRESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2428] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RESOLUTIONS…
Press Release2026-05-20Immigration
Thune: Democrats Have Made Their Choice; Republicans Will Fund Border Security Despite ThemThune: Democrats Have Made Their Choice; Republicans Will Fund Border Security Despite Them “[D]espite Democrats’ partisan games, we’re still going to get the entire federal government funded. We’re going to ensure our immigration laws are enforced and criminal illegal aliens are not allowed to…
Floor Speech2026-05-20CeremonialLaborAgricultureS2407
RECOGNIZING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF HERREID, SOUTH DAKOTARECOGNIZING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF HERREID, SOUTH DAKOTA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2407] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-05-20Partisan AttackImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentS2383S2384
GOVERNMENT FUNDINGGOVERNMENT FUNDING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2383-S2384] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] GOVERNMENT FUNDING…
Press Release2026-05-19Immigration
Thune: Republicans Fight to Secure AmericaThune: Republicans Fight to Secure America “[W]e’re going to vote on the Secure America Act, which is a piece of legislation that will fund ICE and CBP, not only for this year but through the entirety of the Trump administration …”...
Press Release2026-05-19
Thune: Senate Republicans Deliver Historic Results for the American PeopleThune: Senate Republicans Deliver Historic Results for the American People “500 days ago Republicans had a long to-do list. We’ve checked a lot of things off, but we still have more to do. And we’re not about to take our foot off the gas.”...
Press Release2026-05-18Crime & Justice
Funding Law Enforcement Isn’t OptionalFunding Law Enforcement Isn’t Optional By Sen. John Thune...
Press Release2026-05-18CeremonialDefense
Thune Honors Members of the United States MilitaryThune Honors Members of the United States Military “[A]s we celebrate Military Appreciation Month, Armed Forces Day, and Memorial Day, my prayers and gratitude are with the men and women of the United States military.”...
Press Release2026-05-14Taxes
Thune Joins the Hugh Hewitt ShowThune Joins the Hugh Hewitt Show “[The Working Families Tax Cuts was] the most consequential thing I’ve done in my time in public life.”...
Floor Speech2026-05-14ImmigrationEnvironmentCrime & JusticeS2287S2288
NATIONAL POLICE WEEKNATIONAL POLICE WEEK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2287-S2288] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NATIONAL POLICE…
Floor Speech2026-05-14TaxesHousingS2313
AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEETAUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2313] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORITY FOR…
Press Release2026-05-14Crime & Justice
Thune Honors the Service and Sacrifice of Our Nation’s Law Enforcement OfficersThune Honors the Service and Sacrifice of Our Nation’s Law Enforcement Officers “To all of our nation’s law enforcement officers, today and every day, thank you. And may God bless and protect you as you go about your work..”...
Floor Speech2026-05-13S2272S2273
TRIBUTE TO HAYES HANSENTRIBUTE TO HAYES HANSEN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2272-S2273] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO…
Press Release2026-05-13Agriculture
Thune Welcomes President of South Dakota Corn to Provide Insights on Fertilizer Market at Senate Agriculture Committee HearingThune Welcomes President of South Dakota Corn to Provide Insights on Fertilizer Market at Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing “[Trent Kubik] is not only the current president of the South Dakota Corn Growers, but also a farmer and a rancher … I’m very pleased to have him here today and look…
Press Release2026-05-13
Thune: Republicans Plow Ahead on President Trump’s Nominations Despite Democrat ObstructionThune: Republicans Plow Ahead on President Trump’s Nominations Despite Democrat Obstruction “President Trump is the only president on record who has not had a single – single – civilian nominee approved by voice vote or by unanimous consent here in the United States Senate.”...
Floor Speech2026-05-13S2273
TRIBUTE TO ELIJAH SUWYNTRIBUTE TO ELIJAH SUWYN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2273] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO ELIJAH…
Floor Speech2026-05-13S2272
TRIBUTE TO KYLER GOHLKETRIBUTE TO KYLER GOHLKE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2272] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO KYLER…
Floor Speech2026-05-13BipartisanImmigrationS2250
NOMINATIONSNOMINATIONS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2250] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NOMINATIONS Mr. THUNE. It…
Floor Speech2026-05-13EconomyTaxesS2250
NOMINATION OF KEVIN WARSHNOMINATION OF KEVIN WARSH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2250] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NOMINATION OF…
Floor Speech2026-05-13S4344S2249
UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--S. 4344UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--S. 4344 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2249-S2250] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-05-12ImmigrationCrime & Justice
Thune: Senate Republicans Work to Secure AmericaThune: Senate Republicans Work to Secure America “Republicans have law enforcement’s back – and we will do everything that we can to ensure that they have all they need to keep our country, our border, and our communities safe.”...
Floor Speech2026-05-12S4486S2208
MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 4486MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 4486 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2208] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MEASURE…
Press Release2026-05-12Taxes
Thune: Working Families Tax Cuts Delivers Major Tax Relief for South Dakota Small BusinessesThune: Working Families Tax Cuts Delivers Major Tax Relief for South Dakota Small Businesses “[H]ardworking Americans can see that the Working Families Tax Cuts lets them keep more of their hard-earned money.”...
Press Release2026-05-11ImmigrationCrime & Justice
Thune Previews Senate Work Period, Honors Law Enforcement During Police WeekThune Previews Senate Work Period, Honors Law Enforcement During Police Week “[W]e need border security and immigration enforcement officers to protect our nation, just as we need police officers and FBI agents and Secret Service agents and all of the law enforcement officers who serve our…
Floor Speech2026-05-11ImmigrationEconomyEnvironmentS2189S2190
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITYDEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2189-S2190] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] DEPARTMENT…
Floor Speech2026-05-11Foreign PolicyS2190SRES526
WITHHOLDING THE PAY OF SENATORS IF A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN OCCURS--Motion to ProceedWITHHOLDING THE PAY OF SENATORS IF A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN OCCURS--Motion to Proceed Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2190] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-05-11CeremonialTaxesForeign PolicyTradeS2189
NATIONAL POLICE WEEKNATIONAL POLICE WEEK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2189] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NATIONAL POLICE WEEK Mr.…
Press Release2026-05-08BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyHousing
Delegation’s Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act Signed into LawDelegation’s Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act Signed into Law WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) today issued the following statements after their Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act was signed into law by President Trump.…
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