John Thune
511 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-2321 Official site
As sponsor, from the 107th Congress
Of the bills they introduced
Signed on to someone else's bill
Roll calls tied to a bill
In the Congressional Record, from 2001
Held now, including subcommittees
Across 12 Congresses, most in the 117th at 63. In the 119th, 58 — 3 fewer than the median senator, who filed 61. Volume is not influence: the great majority of bills, from every member, never get a vote.
median for the chamber, that Congress
Biography
Focus
Drawn from the 493 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Congressional oversight 84
- Taxation 75
- Congress 62
- Health 58
- Agriculture and Food 57
- Science, Technology, Communications 56
- Government information and archives 55
- Transportation and Public Works 49
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 493.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Mike Rounds 86
- Jerry Moran 71
- Amy Klobuchar 68
- John Barrasso 66
- Roger F. Wicker 61
- Chuck Grassley 59
Times each has cosponsored a bill this member introduced.
Record
Every recorded vote, bill and floor speech, newest first.
Recorded votes tied to a bill, including procedural motions on it such as cloture. Votes on nominations are not listed.
| Bill | Question | Voted | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 83 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 83 | Nay | Dec 13, 2014 |
| HR 83 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 83 | Nay | Dec 13, 2014 |
| HR 83 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 83 | Nay | Dec 13, 2014 |
| HR 83 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 83 | Nay | Dec 13, 2014 |
| HR 83 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 83 | Nay | Dec 13, 2014 |
| HR 83 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 83 | Nay | Dec 13, 2014 |
| HR 83 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 83 | Nay | Dec 13, 2014 |
| HR 83 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 83 | Nay | Dec 13, 2014 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 5359 | A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to Pennington County, South Dakota, certain National Forest System land. | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 711. | Nov 12, 2026 |
| S 4448 | Accelerating Broadband Permits Act of 2026 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 691. | Nov 9, 2026 |
| SRES 928 | A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of United States v. Terry. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5178) | Sep 29, 2026 |
| S 3725 | Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 649. | Sep 17, 2026 |
| S 3723 | Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 648. | Sep 17, 2026 |
| SRES 840 | A resolution to authorize testimony and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525) | Aug 6, 2026 |
| SRES 839 | A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Federal Trade Commission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525) | Aug 6, 2026 |
| SRES 817 | An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217. | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 5289 | Right to Worship Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Sep 28, 2026 |
| SRES 913 | A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas. | 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) | Sep 28, 2026 |
| SRES 897 | A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952) | Sep 23, 2026 |
| S 5025 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Jul 16, 2026 |
| SRES 801 | A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina. | Star Print ordered on the resolution. | Jul 13, 2026 |
| SRES 755 | A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479) | Jun 1, 2026 |
| SRES 739 | A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380) | May 19, 2026 |
| SRES 735 | A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week". | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2310) | May 14, 2026 |
Sections of the Congressional Record in which this member spoke or entered a written statement, as the Government Publishing Office tags them; floor business such as amendment texts is left out. Each links to the official Record.
| Date | Record section | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Remarks on the executive calendar | Senate floor |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Remarks during the legislative session | Senate floor |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Remarks on the executive calendar | Senate floor |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Remarks during the legislative session | Senate floor |
| Nov 11, 2026 | EXECUTION CALENDAR (Executive Session) | Senate floor |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Remarks during the legislative session | Senate floor |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day (Executive Session) | Senate floor |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Remarks on the executive calendar | Senate floor |
Committees
Current committees first, each with its role and years, and the subcommittees held now beneath it. Full history opens every role with its date and official record, and earlier subcommittee seats.
Full history
Full history
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance Committee | Member | Feb 3, 2011 to Present | S.Res. 43 |
| Health Care | Member | Listed May 2018 to present | Hearing, May 2018 |
| International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness | Member | Listed Oct 2011 to present | Congressional Directory, Dec 2011 |
| Taxation and IRS Oversight | Member | Listed Oct 2011 to present | Congressional Directory, Dec 2011 |
| Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure | Member | Listed Oct 2011 to Dec 2015 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2011 |
Earlier committees
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Services Committee | Member | Jan 6, 2005 to Jan 3, 2011 | S.Res. 5 · End of the 111th Congress |
| Airland | Member | Listed Oct 2009 to Oct 2009 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2009 |
| Readiness and Management Support | Member | Listed Mar 2005 to Oct 2009 | Congressional Directory, Sep 2006 |
| Personnel | Member | Listed Oct 2009 to Oct 2009 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2009 |
| Strategic Forces | Member | Listed Mar 2005 to Mar 2008 | Hearing, Mar 2005 |
| SeaPower | Member | Listed Apr 2007 to May 2007 | Congressional Directory, Aug 2008 |
| Emerging Threats and Capabilities | Member | Listed Mar 2005 to Mar 2006 | Hearing, Mar 2005 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment and Public Works Committee | Member | Jan 6, 2005 to Jan 3, 2007 | S.Res. 5 · End of the 109th Congress |
| Superfund and Waste Management | Chair | Listed Mar 2005 to Sep 2006 | Congressional Directory, Sep 2006 |
| Transportation and Infrastructure | Member | Listed Mar 2005 to Mar 2005 | Congressional Directory, Sep 2006 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Committee | Member | Jan 6, 2001 to Jan 3, 2003 | H.Res. 19 · End of the 107th Congress |
| Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research | Member | Listed Sep 2001 to Sep 2001 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2002 |
| General Farm Commodities and Risk Management | Member | Listed Sep 2001 to Sep 2001 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2002 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | Member | Jan 6, 2001 to Jan 3, 2003 | H.Res. 19 · End of the 107th Congress |
| Aviation | Member | Listed Sep 2001 to Sep 2001 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2002 |
| Highways and Transit | Member | Listed Sep 2001 to Sep 2001 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2002 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Business Committee | Member | Jan 6, 2001 to Jan 3, 2003 | H.Res. 19 · End of the 107th Congress |
| Tax, Finance and Exports | Member | Listed Jun 2001 to Apr 2002 | Hearing, Jun 2001 |
| Rural Enterprises, Agriculture, and Technology | Chair | Listed May 2001 to Mar 2002 | Hearing, May 2001 |
The state
Who lives in SD, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2025, beside the nation.
U.S. 341,784,859
U.S. $84,780
U.S. 39.5
U.S. 11.8%
U.S. 37.4%
U.S. 5.9%
| People | SD | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 935,094 | 341,784,859 |
| Median age | 38.5±0.4 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 | 23.3%±0.2% | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 19.6%±0.2% | 19.0% |
| Citizens 18 and over | 698,682±4,669 | 249,178,715 |
| Veterans (of adults) | 7.8%±0.5% | 5.9% |
| With a disability | 13.4%±0.5% | 13.7% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8%±0.4% | 14.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home | 6.8%±0.6% | 22.9% |
| Race and ethnicity | SD | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.4%±0.2% | 20.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.7%±0.3% | 55.0% |
| Black alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.3% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.2% | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 7.9%±0.5% | 0.6% |
| Income and work | SD | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,506±$1,946 | $84,780 |
| Income per person | $43,435±$1,417 | $47,171 |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8%±0.9% | 11.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5%±0.5% | 4.9% |
| No health insurance | 8.6%±0.8% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 17.8±0.5 | 27.4 |
| Jobs in manufacturing | 8.6%±0.8% | 9.6% |
| Jobs in farming, forestry, fishing and mining | 6.6%±0.6% | 1.4% |
| Jobs in education and health care | 26.5%±1.3% | 24.4% |
| Education | SD | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| High school graduate or higher (25 and over) | 93.7%±0.5% | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25 and over) | 33.0%±1.1% | 37.4% |
| Housing | SD | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 387,580±3,932 | 134,063,422 |
| Housing units | 429,629±702 | 148,228,967 |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 66.3%±1.3% | 65.3% |
| Median home value | $299,100±$6,467 | $371,100 |
| Median rent | $1,089±$33 | $1,557 |
| Households with broadband | 91.9%±0.8% | 94.0% |
Survey estimates, each with its margin of error (±, at 90% confidence), for the state as drawn when the survey was taken. The map is at the top of the page.
Party, state and chamber are those of this member's most recent term. Bills and cosponsorships are held from the 107th Congress onwards and recorded votes from the 101st, so a member who served before those points will show fewer than they filed, or none. Committee service is held from the 107th Congress onwards, dated from the House and Senate resolutions and Congressional Record notices that seat and remove members. Subcommittee assignments are made inside each committee and carry no official date, so a subcommittee seat is shown from the first to the last printed hearing, Congressional Directory edition or official roster that lists the member. Vote counts cover roll calls tied to a bill; the chambers also vote on procedure and nominations, which are not listed here. Records come from Congress.gov and the Biographical Directory of Congress.
