John Thune — Voting Record & Political Positions

U.S. Senator from SD · Republican

John Thune is a Republican U.S. Senator from SD. This page tracks John Thune's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 1997.

John Thune's Voting Record at a Glance

• Voting attendance: 100% — cast 145 of 145 roll-call votes (missed 0).
• Party-line voting: votes with Republican 98.9% of the time (1.1% of votes break with the party).
• Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 2529 bills, 87 of which were enacted into law.

Top Issues John Thune Votes On

• Climate Change
• Taxation
• Defense Spending
• Immigration
• Foreign Aid
• Health Insurance

How John Thune Voted on Recent Bills

• Nay on “Secure America Act” (2026-06-05) — Motion Rejected
• Yea on “Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act” (2026-06-05) — Motion to Proceed Rejected

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