John Thune

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Thune voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.

1. Armed Forces and National Security 10% · 1 of 10 party 0%
2. Government Operations and Politics 8% · 1 of 13 party 0%
3. Economics and Public Finance 8% · 14 of 184 party 1%

Where Thune broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Thune: Democrats Have Abandoned Common Sense

  Announced Senate votes on stock purchase ban and ratepayer protection legislation.

  Government Operations and PoliticsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  Thune: Will Democrats Finally Take Yes for an Answer?

  Criticized Democrats for blocking votes on financial services and permitting reform legislation.

  “We’re going to give the Democrats a chance tomorrow to vote on that, and let’s hope they do the right thing, but we’re going to see what they want to do.”

  Government Operations and PoliticsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  Thune: Republicans’ Rural Health Transformation Program Delivers Historic Investments in All 50 States

  Announced $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program delivering investments across all 50 states.

  “And I’m proud that Republicans are delivering for rural Americans.”

  HealthAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

  Thune: Republicans Help America’s Small Businesses Grow, Put More Money in Americans’ Pockets

  Praised Republican tax reform providing $7,000 average tax cuts to small business owners.

  “We’re setting the conditions for a brighter future and keeping the American Dream alive and strong for future generations.”

  TaxationAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 24, 2026

  Thune: Democrats Are the Party of No

  Criticized Democrats for obstructing nominations and refusing bipartisan cooperation.

  Government Operations and PoliticsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 23, 2026

  Thune: Today’s Democrat Party Is the Proud Home of Socialism

  Criticized Democratic Party for embracing socialism and government control.

  “And so I ask again, Mr. President – why are Democratic Socialists finding a home in the Democrat Party?”

  Government Operations and PoliticsAI-read

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Thune voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 58 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 69 (median 307.5), 3 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Congress, Agriculture and Food, Taxation.

• S.Res. 928 A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of United States v. Terry.Congress · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 Passed a chamber
• S. 5359 Pennington County Land Conveyance ActConveys a parcel of federal land in Pennington County. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Aug 7, 2026 Out of committee
• S.Res. 840 A resolution to authorize testimony and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel.Congress · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 Passed a chamber
• S.Res. 839 A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Federal Trade Commission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al.Congress · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 Passed a chamber
• S.Res. 817 An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.Allows Senate to consider multiple executive nominations together in a single vote. AI-readCongress · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 Passed a chamber
• S.Res. 810 A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.Congress · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 Passed a chamber
• S.Con.Res. 37 A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to honor the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham.Congress · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 Passed a chamber
• S. 5015 Broadband MAP Act of 2026Science, Technology, Communications · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Thune’s campaign raised $4.1M: $1.3M (32%) from individuals and $758K (18%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $17.7M.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Thune

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 178.

1. Mortgage Bankers Association Trade association PAC
2. American Council of Engineering Companies Trade association PAC
3. Black & Veatch Corporation Corporate PAC

Thune’s own leadership PAC: Commonsense, Conservative Values PAC, Heartland Values PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.