May 16, 2012: The Senate will convene at 9:30 a.m. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of motions to proceed to the following budget resolutions, en bloc: S.Con.Res.41 (Senator Sessions-his interpretation of the Obama budget); H.Con.Res.112 (Congressman Ryan); S.Con.Res.37 (Senator Toomey); S.Con.Res.42 (Senator Paul); and S.Con.Res.44 (Senators Lee, Paul, DeMint). There will be up to 6 hours for debate on the motions to proceed, equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (at approximately 4:00 p.m. if all time is used), the Senate will conduct up to 5 roll call votes on the motion to proceed to each concurrent resolution. There will be 2 minutes of debate between each vote and all votes after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration.
View current and past editorals written by Senator Johnson on a variety of issues facing South Dakotans, including healthcare, argiculture and Social Security.
Reducing the Deficit Requires Tough Choices |
Protecting South Dakota's Grassland Heritage |
Celebrating Family and Faith this Holiday Season |
Stimulus Effective for South Dakota |
Health Care: Not a Government Takeover, But Coverage For All |
Clean Energy |
Honoring Our Armed Forces |
Sharing Your Health Care Story Will Help Shape Reform |
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Passing Down Our South Dakota Traditions |
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Stimulus is Already
Helping Local Communities |
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Children's Health Bill
is a an Ounce of Prevention |
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Keep the United States
FMD Free |
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Safety and Security
at Home Shouldn't Be Ignored |
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Protecting South Dakota's
Wildlife for Future Generations |
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Earmarks, When Used
Responsibly, Work for Our State |
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The United States Fuel
Policy Needs Room for Low Carbon Fuels |
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Looking Forward for
South Dakota with a Strong Foundation |
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Working with our Municipalities
to Deliver Clean Drinking Water |
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Oil Companies' Allies
in Congress Blocking Energy Legislation |
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Recognizing the Miracle
of Adoption |
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CHIP, Delivering Healthcare
to Children |
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Cooperation Needed
for Health Care Fix |
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A Humble Thanks to a Deserving
Soldier |
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A Lobbying Scandal -- Not a Tribal
Scandal |
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Meth Prevention Possible By Working
Together |
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Standing Strong with Our Troops |
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Giving Thanks to Those Who Adopt |
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Agriculture has already paid enough |
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Hurricane Recovery Efforts Must
Be Responsible |
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Ethanol: The Future of Energy Independence |
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Combating Domestic Violence Across
South Dakota |
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Offering Hope through Life-Giving
Research |
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Keep Security in Social Security
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Producers and Consumers Win with
Mandatory Labeling's Survival |
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Yearly Screening is Best Detection |
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More than a Salute |
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America Should Keep Our Promises |
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