John Thune
Republican · Senator for South Dakota
58 sponsored · 69 cosponsored
In the Senate since 2005, in Congress since 1997
Age 65
Contact their office: (202) 224-2321 · 511 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 · Official website
In the 119th Congress (2025–2026)
- Sponsored 58 bills.The typical senator sponsored 61. Bills they wrote, not ones they signed on to.
- 3 bills they backed became law.1 they wrote, 2 they cosponsored.
- 3 passed the Senate and wait on the House.And 3 have passed both chambers and gone to the President.
- Missed 1 of 915 recorded votes (0.1%).The typical senator missed 2.2%. The record doesn’t say why.
- Works most on congress and agriculture and food.45 and 13 of the 127 bills they wrote or backed.
What they got done
Most bills never get a vote. These are the ones they wrote or backed that got somewhere.
Became law (3)
This bill sets strict deadlines for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to review and process mortgages and related documents on Indian land.
Became law · 119-S-723
- Yes: Would Native Americans be better off under this?The bill directly addresses barriers to homeownership and economic growth for Indian Tribes and their members. +7
- They cosponsoredA joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".May 9, 2025
This is a joint resolution from the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
Became law · 119-SJRES-18
- No: Would households on low incomes be better off under this?The removal of the overdraft rule may disproportionately affect low-income populations who rely more heavily on checking accounts. -5
This legislation requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take certain inadmissible aliens into custody if they are charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admit to committing burglary, theft, larceny, shopli…
Became law · 119-S-5
- Yes: Does this tighten control of the border?The bill emphasizes the detention of aliens charged with theft, potentially contributing to increased border security efforts. +3
- No: Would immigrants be better off under this?The bill negatively impacts immigrants facing charges, as it mandates their detention. -5
Passed Congress — the President's turn (3)
Both chambers passed it. The President signs it into law or vetoes it, and a veto stands unless two-thirds of each chamber vote to pass it anyway. Everything Congress has sent the President →
- Their billA concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to honor the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham.Jul 22, 2026
This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on July 28, 2026. The purpose of this use is to hold a tribute to honor the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham.
Agreed to by the House with no one objecting, no names recorded · 119-SCONRES-37
- Their billA concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 6, 2025, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States.Jan 3, 2025
This concurrent resolution directs the two Houses of Congress to meet in the Hall of the House of Representatives on January 6, 2025, at 1 o'clock post meridian.
Agreed to by the House with no one objecting, no names recorded · 119-SCONRES-2
- Yes: Does this make elections run better?The bill establishes a specific, structured protocol for the opening and counting of electoral certificates to facilitate the presidential transition. +5
- Their billA concurrent resolution extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.Jan 3, 2025
This concurrent resolution extends the work of the joint committee established in the previous Congress.
Agreed to by the House with no one objecting, no names recorded · 119-SCONRES-1
Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (3)
Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.
This Act authorizes the awarding of a Congressional Gold Medal to the individuals and communities who volunteered or donated to the North Platte Canteen in Nebraska during World War II.
Passed the Senate with no one objecting, no names recorded · 119-S-645
- Yes: Would people in rural areas be better off under this?The bill honors a significant community-driven volunteer effort located in North Platte, Nebraska. +5
This bill directs the FCC to issue reports following the activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System.
Passed the Senate with no one objecting, no names recorded · 119-S-725
- Yes: Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?The bill mandates annual public hearings and the publication of reports regarding communication outages during disasters. +5
- They cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".May 8, 2025
This joint resolution seeks to exercise congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission.
Passed the Senate 50–38 · 119-SJRES-7
Resolutions of theirs that were adopted (33)
A resolution is a chamber speaking for itself — a position, a rule or a tribute. Adopting it puts it into effect, but it is not a law.
- A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of United States v. Terry.
- A resolution to authorize testimony and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel.
- A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Federal Trade Commission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al.
- An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
- A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.
- A resolution to authorize production of records to the United States Attorney.
- An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
- A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.
- A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Crouse.
- An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
- A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of United States v. Kaminski.
- An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
- A resolution authorizing the use of funds from the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account for security enhancements and services provided to Senators.
- An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
- A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of In re Architect of the Capitol Employment Dispute.
- A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator.
- A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.
- A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.
- A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.
- A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
- A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Secretary of the Senate.
- A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a President pro tempore.
- A resolution informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.
- A resolution electing Robert M. Duncan, of the District of Columbia, as Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.
- A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
- A resolution electing Jennifer A. Hemingway as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
- A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Secretary of the Senate.
- A resolution electing Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate.
- A resolution fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.
- A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro tempore.
- A resolution to elect Charles E. Grassley, a Senator from the State of Iowa, to be President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States.
- A resolution establishing a Committee to Inform the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled.
Still waiting, of the 58 bills they wrote: 2 cleared committee and wait for a first vote, 19 are in committee. Committee is where most bills end, whoever writes them — silence there, not a vote, is the usual way a bill dies.
What their bills would do
Every bill is scored against plain yes-or-no questions. These count their bills — the ones they wrote and the ones they cosponsored — by how each question was answered: yes, or the opposite. Open one to see those bills, where each stands, and why it was scored that way. Scores are made by AI ().
Who their bills would affect
What else they would change
How they voted lately
Their latest votes that decided something, and what each measure would do.
This bill sets national rules for student athlete name, image, and likeness rights. It creates protections for academic progress, medical coverage, and health and safety standards.
The vote on whether to pass the bill — Bill Passed
- Yes: Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?Significantly expands earning potential through NIL rights and provides medical and academic protections for college athletes. +9
- No: Does this leave more decisions to the states?Prevents states from enforcing their own NIL compensation and transfer laws that conflict with the federal framework. -5
119-S-4668 · roll call 250
What the Amendment Does As folks looking out for the good of the people and holding our officials accountable, we need to know what our leaders are trying to change. This amendment, submitted by Mr. Booker and Mr.
A vote on a proposed change to the bill — Amendment Rejected
119-SAMDT-6835 · roll call 249
- NayTo increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes.Sep 29, 2026
What the Amendment Does Mr. Booker, along with Mr. Blumenthal, submitted this amendment to change how a specific fund or program is paid for in the bill.
A vote on a proposed change to the bill — Amendment Rejected
119-SAMDT-6805 · roll call 248
On the President’s nominees
The President chooses federal judges, cabinet secretaries, ambassadors and military officers, and the Senate decides whether each one gets the job. Most are confirmed by voice vote, which records no one’s position; in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) the Senate put 223 confirmations to a recorded vote, and confirmed every one.
They voted to confirm 223 and against none. Those votes covered 593 nominees, because the Senate sometimes confirms many in a single vote.
How busy they have been
How many bills they have put their name to over time — volume, not results: most bills never get a vote.