John Thune

Mr. THUNE

Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments or motions be the next in order: Merkley No. 5512 and Reed No. 5514.

Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments or motions be the next in order: Ossoff motion to commit, Hassan 5535, and Warner 5556.

Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments or motions be the next in order: Hickenlooper, 5501; Kim, 5545.

Mr. THUNE. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments or motions be the next in order: Warnock, a motion to commit, and Sanders No. 5451.

Mr. THUNE. Madam President, I would ask unanimous consent for Members to have an opportunity to speak here to acknowledge a very important landmark here in the U.S. Senate.

Mr. THUNE. Madam President, 10,000 votes. Not only that--10,000 consecutive votes. That is the milestone Maine Senator Susan Collins will hit today--10,000 consecutive votes here in the U.S. Senate. For nearly 30 years, Susan Collins has shown up for Mainers, has ensured that they are represented in every single vote the Senate takes, no matter what--not just the headline-making votes, every vote without fail. Susan takes pride in the milestones she has achieved not because of any desire to have her name in the history books but because to her these votes are a tangible marker of the goal she has set for herself since she came to the U.S. Senate, and that is ensuring that Mainers always have a voice. In her own words: No one works harder than the people of Maine, and I have always sought to reflect that dedication by showing up to ensure our state is represented in the Senate for every single vote. Well, she has delivered on that commitment--30 years of serving the people of Maine, and Susan Collins has never missed a chance to represent them. So, Susan, congratulations on this incredible milestone and thank you--thank you--for your example of service. I yield the floor.

Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments or motions be next in order: Gallego No. 5813 and Padilla No. 5808.

Mr. THUNE. I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments or motions be the next in order: Coons No. 5457 and Cassidy No. 5812.

Mr. THUNE. I would also ask unanimous consent that the remaining votes be 10 minutes in duration.

Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments and motions be the final in order: Rosen motion to commit; Wyden motion to commit; Cortez Masto, 5463; Van Hollen, 5632; Schiff, 5740; Graham 5453. I further ask that upon disposition of the amendments and motions, the bill, as amended, be read a third time and the Senate vote on passage of the bill, as amended; finally, if passed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table.

Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I would say one more time: 10-minute votes. Stay here. Let's get this done.

Mr. THUNE

Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 744.

Mr. THUNE

Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk.

Mr. THUNE

Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate resume legislative session for a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.

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Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I understand that the Senate has received a message from the House to accompany S. 1318.

Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask that the Chair lay before the Senate the House message to accompany S. 1318, and I ask for the yeas and nays. Vote on Motion

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Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I have one request for a committee to meet during today's session of the Senate. It has the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committee is authorized to meet during today's session of the Senate: committee on foreign relations The Committee on Foreign Relations is authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 10 a.m., to conduct a business meeting.

Mr. THUNE

Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order.

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Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 3 p.m. on Monday, June 8; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each; further, that the cloture motion with respect to Executive Calendar No. 744 ripen at 5:30 p.m.

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Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.

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Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, as of tomorrow, we will be one month away from the opening date for Trump Accounts. These are new tax-advantaged investment accounts for children created by the Republicans' Working Families Tax Cut. And as of a few days ago, parents can now download the new app for Trump Accounts. The app will allow parents to track current and projected account balances; schedule automatic account contributions, whether that is $20 a month or $200 a month; and, eventually, choose among multiple broad-based investment accounts, all designed to make investment easy. The app also offers several modules to educate children and parents on investing and to boost financial literacy. Trump Accounts, as I said, were created as part of the Republicans' Working Families Tax Cut law. We call it the Working Families Tax Cut for a reason--because that is whom we were focused on with this legislation. We prevented a massive tax hike on Americans making less than $400,000; made lower tax rates for hard-working Americans permanent; increased the child tax credit, which we had already doubled in 2017; implemented no tax on tips and no tax on overtime to give American workers a further break on their taxes; instituted a new bonus deduction for seniors and more. All of these measures were designed to help everyday Americans and to make life a little easier for working families and help put their dreams within reach. Trump Accounts are a part of that. These tax-advantaged accounts were designed to allow parents to save for their children's future beyond their education: to give kids a nest egg, whether large or small, to help them buy a home or start a business, to help them pursue their American dream. And if kids choose not to withdraw money once they reach adulthood, they can use these accounts as retirement savings, a financial priority for every American. To get savings started for a lot of families, kids born between 2025 and 2028 will receive a free $1,000 for their Trump Account, should their parents choose to open one and opt into the money. That money alone will grow over a kid's childhood. And then, of course, parents will be able to add, as desired, anywhere from a few dollars to up to $5,000 a year. And parents are not the only ones who can make contributions. Employers will be able to contribute to Trump Accounts for their employees' kids. And multiple philanthropists are also offering initial contributions for a lot of American children. All of this is designed to give kids a leg up in the world of savings and investment and, as I said, a head start on their American dream. Musician Nicki Minaj attended a Trump Account summit with the President a few months ago. She grew up in a housing project in a family that faced its share of financial struggles, and now she is raising her own family. And she has said of the Trump Accounts: This program will benefit everyone, decreasing the gap for future prosperity between children who traditionally aren't born with a full bank account and children who are. ``[d]ecreasing the gap for future prosperity between children who traditionally aren't born with a full bank account and children who are.'' Increasing opportunity, opening new paths to prosperity, ensuring that working families can keep more of their hard-earned money, that is Republicans' mission, and the goal of the Working Families Tax Cut. I am proud that working families are benefiting, and I look forward to seeing the opportunities that will be unlocked next month when Trump Accounts kick off. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.

Mr. THUNE

Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I move to proceed to Calendar No. 417, S. 2.

Mr. THUNE. I ask for the yeas and nays.

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Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I call up amendment No. 5453 and ask that it be reported by number.

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Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.