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Thune, John
Member of Congress

John Thune

Majority Leader
Republican South Dakota Class III · Next election 2028 Official website
Bills introduced
511
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
2,464
Signed on as a supporter
Status
Serving now
As of our last update

Track record

Straight from the public record · How we compute these
Votes with their party
96%
1,797 of 1,880 Yea/Nay votes matched the Republican majority position This is high party loyalty. Most members in Congress fall between 75-95%.
Roll-call votes missed
1%
11 of 1,891 votes
Bills enacted into law
4.5%
23 of 511 bills they introduced

Based on 1,891 recorded votes and 511 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

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Lobbyist political contributions

1,217 contributions totaling $4,335,396 that registered lobbyists disclosed in this member's honor. Source: federal LD-203 filings.

Top filers

  • INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AMERICA $220,000 · 2 contributions
  • BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP $66,000 · 27 contributions
  • MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP $65,000 · 2 contributions
  • TIMOTHY R. RUPLI & ASSOCIATES, INC. $50,000 · 1 contribution
  • HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP $46,000 · 12 contributions
  • GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (INCLUDING SUBSIDIARIES) $34,000 · 15 contributions
  • AMGEN, INC. $30,000 · 8 contributions
  • FOLEY & LARDNER LLP $26,000 · 12 contributions

Recent contributions

DateFilerPayeeHonoreeAmount
Jun 23, 2026 VANGUARD GROUP FRIENDS OF JOHN THUNE Sen John Thune $5,000.00
Jun 22, 2026 SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT MARKET ASSOCIATION HEARTLAND VALUES PAC Sen. John Thune $2,000.00
Jun 18, 2026 AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION HEARTLAND VALUES PAC Sen. John Thune $5,000.00
Jun 16, 2026 ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA HEARTLAND VALUES PAC Thune, John $5,000.00
Jun 3, 2026 PARSONS CORPORATION HEARTLAND VALUES PAC Sen. John Thune $2,500.00
May 15, 2026 HILLNORTH LLC HEARTLAND VALUES PAC Sen. John Thune $5,000.00
May 5, 2026 U.S. BANCORP (FORMERLY FILED AS U.S. BANK) HEARTLAND VALUES PAC Sen John Thune $5,000.00
Apr 24, 2026 MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC COMMONSENSE CONSERVATIVE VALUES PAC John Thune $2,500.00
Apr 22, 2026 ALSTON & BIRD LLP HEARTLAND VALUES PAC Sen. John Thune $2,500.00
Apr 16, 2026 ALSTON & BIRD LLP HEARTLAND VALUES PAC Sen. John Thune $5,000.00
Apr 16, 2026 ALSTON & BIRD LLP FRIENDS OF JOHN THUNE Sen. John Thune $5,000.00
Apr 7, 2026 T-MOBILE USA, INC. HEARTLAND VALUES PAC John Thune $2,500.00
Mar 31, 2026 NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION HEARTLAND VALUES PAC Thune, John $5,000.00
Mar 26, 2026 MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC FRIENDS OF JOHN THUNE John Thune $5,000.00
Mar 26, 2026 SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS HEARTLAND VALUES PAC Sen. John Thune $1,000.00

Contributions that registered lobbyists and their firms disclosed as made in this member's honor (to a campaign, a PAC, or an event), under section 203 of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. A disclosed, reported contribution is legal activity, not an allegation of wrongdoing.

 Time in Congress
  • Senate · South Dakota
    2025–present · Congress 119
  • Senate · South Dakota
    2023–2025 · Congress 118
  • Senate · South Dakota
    2021–2023 · Congress 117
  • Senate · South Dakota
    2019–2021 · Congress 116
  • Senate · South Dakota
    2017–2019 · Congress 115
  • Senate · South Dakota
    2015–2017 · Congress 114
  • Senate · South Dakota
    2013–2015 · Congress 113
  • Senate · South Dakota
    2011–2013 · Congress 112
  • Senate · South Dakota
    2009–2011 · Congress 111
  • Senate · South Dakota
    2007–2009 · Congress 110
  • Senate · South Dakota
    2005–2007 · Congress 109
  • House of Representatives · South Dakota
    2001–2003 · Congress 107
  • House of Representatives · South Dakota
    1999–2001 · Congress 106
  • House of Representatives · South Dakota
    1997–1999 · Congress 105
 Washington, DC office

511 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Washington, DC 20515

 (202) 224-2321

 How they voted recently 20 votes shown
DateVoteQuestionPositionResult
Jul 16, 2026 S #199 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198 · 119-SJRES-198 Nay Rejected Details →
Jul 16, 2026 S #198 On the Cloture Motion PN851-8 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jul 15, 2026 S #197 On the Nomination PN930-4 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jul 15, 2026 S #196 On the Cloture Motion PN930-4 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jul 14, 2026 S #195 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784 · 119-S-4784 Nay Rejected Details →
Jul 14, 2026 S #194 On the Nomination PN938-2 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jul 13, 2026 S #193 On the Nomination PN930-3 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #192 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185 · 119-SJRES-185 Nay Rejected Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #191 On the Cloture Motion PN938-2 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #190 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 196 · 119-SJRES-196 Nay Rejected Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #189 On the Cloture Motion PN930-3 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #188 On the Nomination PN930-2 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #187 On the Cloture Motion PN930-2 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #186 On the Nomination PN930-7 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #185 On the Cloture Motion PN930-7 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 23, 2026 S #184 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86 · 119-HCONRES-86 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jun 23, 2026 S #183 On the Nomination PN859-3 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jun 22, 2026 S #182 On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment … · 119-HR-6644 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 18, 2026 S #181 On the Nomination PN730-33 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jun 18, 2026 S #180 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 · 119-HR-6644 Yea Agreed To Details →
 Bills they introduced 18 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
119-S-5015 A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to review and evaluate the processes for up… Jul 16, 2026 -
119-SRES-745 A resolution to authorize production of records to the United States Attorney. May 20, 2026 Law
119-S-4448 Accelerating Broadband Permits Act of 2026 Apr 30, 2026 Science, Technology, Communications
119-SRES-690 An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nomin… Apr 27, 2026 Congress
119-SRES-664 A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundre… Mar 27, 2026 Congress
119-S-4152 Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026 Mar 19, 2026 Agriculture and Food
119-S-3725 Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act Feb 24, 2026 Water Resources Development
119-SRES-609 A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Crouse. Feb 12, 2026 Congress
119-S-3723 Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act Jan 29, 2026 Water Resources Development
119-S-3543 Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2025 Dec 17, 2025 Foreign Trade and International Finance
119-SRES-532 An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nomin… Dec 4, 2025 Congress
119-SRES-520 An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nomin… Dec 1, 2025 Congress
119-SRES-478 A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Co… Oct 30, 2025 Congress
119-SRES-412 An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nomin… Sep 18, 2025 Congress
119-SRES-413 A resolution authorizing the use of funds from the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense … Sep 18, 2025 Congress
119-SRES-377 An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nomin… Sep 8, 2025 Congress
119-S-2608 CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act of 2025 Jul 31, 2025 Agriculture and Food
119-S-2426 Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act Jul 24, 2025 Health
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
119-SRES-801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the … Jul 13, 2026
119-SRES-755 A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State… Jun 1, 2026
119-SRES-739 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of Califo… May 19, 2026
119-SRES-735 A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week". May 14, 2026
119-SRES-723 A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the Stat… May 11, 2026
119-SRES-697 A resolution welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to … Apr 28, 2026
119-S-645 North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act Apr 27, 2026
119-S-3697 SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026 Mar 25, 2026
119-S-177 Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act Mar 19, 2026
119-S-2624 Kamisha's Law Feb 25, 2026
119-S-3752 SAVE America Act Feb 4, 2026
119-S-3736 Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act Jan 29, 2026
119-S-3627 Pregnant Students’ Rights Act Jan 27, 2026
119-SRES-585 A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Ben Nighthorse Campbell. Jan 15, 2026
119-S-1532 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit. Jan 12, 2026
119-S-3345 PBM Price Transparency and Accountability Act Dec 4, 2025
119-SRES-475 A resolution designating November 1, 2025, as "National Bison Day". Oct 29, 2025
119-S-1748 Kids Online Safety Act Oct 9, 2025
119-SRES-442 A resolution condemning Russian incursions into NATO territory and reaffirming Article 5 of the Nor… Oct 8, 2025
119-SRES-438 A resolution condemning the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, … Oct 7, 2025
119-S-2955 Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act Oct 6, 2025
119-SRES-406 A resolution designating September 30, 2025, as "Impact Aid Recognition Day" to recognize and celeb… Sep 18, 2025
119-SRES-391 A resolution condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honoring his life and legacy. Sep 16, 2025
119-S-2787 Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025 Sep 11, 2025
119-SRES-301 A resolution condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota… Jun 24, 2025
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Open America. (2026). Thune, John (Republican–South Dakota): voting record. https://openamerica.io/legislator/T000250/
MLA
"Thune, John (Republican–South Dakota): Voting Record." Open America, 2026, https://openamerica.io/legislator/T000250/.
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Profile of Thune, John, Member of Congress, South Dakota (Republican), Open America (2026), https://openamerica.io/legislator/T000250/.
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