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Democrats Clash with Thune Over GOP Lawsuit Compensation Plan

11/22/2025

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Democratic senators confronted Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) over a proposed resolution on damages from lawsuits.
Thune said any compensation awarded to Republican senators should go to the U.S. Treasury to avoid conflicts of interest.
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) rejected changes and criticized the GOP-damages provision as a "tax-funded cash grab."
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) defended the provision, saying he intends to sue the DOJ for windfalls.

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Democratic senators confronted Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) over a proposed resolution on damages from lawsuits.
Thune said any compensation awarded to Republican senators should go to the U.S. Treasury to avoid conflicts of interest.
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) rejected changes and criticized the GOP-damages provision as a "tax-funded cash grab."
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) defended the provision, saying he intends to sue the DOJ for windfalls.