Senate Majority Leader John Thune

New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune is kicking off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his first floor speech as leader that his priority will be to “ensure the Senate stays the Senate.
New Senate Majority Leader Opens Session With Vow to Keep Filibuster
Senator John Thune said Friday that the filibuster has "perhaps the greatest impact in preserving the Founders' vision of the Senate."
Thune will vow to preserve filibuster in first speech as Senate majority leader
Republicans broadly support preserving the 60-vote threshold, which in most cases forces compromise to pass legislation through the Senate.
Senate Majority Leader Thune Prioritizes Filibuster Preservation
In his inaugural address as Senate Majority Leader, John Thune (R-S.D.) emphasized his commitment to maintaining the legislative filibuster, a procedural rule requiring a 60-vote threshold to advance most legislation.
GOP leader John Thune vows to preserve filibuster as Republicans retake Senate
The Senate gaveled in on Friday and officially came under Republican control, with newly elected Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) being sworn in and vowing to preserve the filibuster, among other
Senate Majority Leader Thune opens session
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune is kicking off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his first floor speech as leader that his priority will be to "ensure the Senate stays the Senate.
Thune Officially Minted Senate Majority Leader, Promises to Keep Filibuster
Thune promises to be a moderating force in government as Republicans attempt to pursue an aggressive agenda in the wake of Trump’s victory.
Thune says he'll help Trump understand "what's realistic" in the Senate
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's committed to helping Donald Trump "achieve success" when he returns to the White House.
Relationship with Trump is ‘evolving’ says new Senate Majority Leader Thune: Full interview
In an interview with Meet the Press, the new Republican Senate Majority Leader June Thune (R-S.D.) talks about his relationship with President-elect Trump, working with the House Republicans and his views on immigration and tax cuts.
Americans know little about Thune as he prepares to lead Senate GOP: Survey
Americans know very little about the new Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) as he prepares to lead the Senate that will operate under a Republican majority, according to a survey that was released on Thursday.
Transcript: Senate Majority Leader John Thune on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 5, 2025
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Republican of South Dakota, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 5, 2025.
Thune weighs Trump agenda challenge: Going big without overpromising
It will be up to Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough to determine whether the provisions in their reconciliation bills can ...
As new Senate gets underway, Thune vows to uphold Senate filibuster
Sen. John Thune used his first few minutes of floor time to make a commitment to defend the filibuster rule, which requires ...
Thune says preserving the Senate filibuster will be a top priority
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) in his first prepared address as Senate majority leader says “preserving” the filibuster will be one ...