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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-05-14

AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET

John Thune
John Thune
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On 2026-05-14, Senator John Thune (R-SD) delivered a floor speech titled "AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET" in the Senate.

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AUTHORITY 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 COMMITTEES TO MEET Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I have three requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committees are authorized to meet during today's session of the Senate: committee on armed services The Committee on Armed Services is authorized to meet in closed and open session during the session of the Senate on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 8 a.m. committee on banking, housing, and urban affairs The Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is authorized to meet in executive session during the session of the Senate on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. committee on the judiciary The Committee on the Judiciary is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 9 a.m., to conduct an executive business meeting. ____________________
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