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March 26, 2020

Republican Sen. John Thune Misses Vote on Coronavirus Bailout Due to Illness
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The Senate's historic vote just before midnight Wednesday was 96 to 0,
with four senators absent. Just minutes before the roll call, Republican
Senator John Thune announced he was feeling ill and would return to his
home in South Dakota. Three other senators were also absent due to the
coronavirus: Rand Paul of Kentucky, who has tested positive, and Utah
Senators Mike Lee and Mitt Romney, who are in self-quarantine.


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