U.S. Senate · IABioguide ID E000295
Joni Ernst
U.S. Senator for Iowa
Republican
In Congress since2015
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On the record
- Yes
- 665
- No
- 229
- Present
- 0
- Did not vote
- 21
Missed 2.3% of roll calls. Chamber median 2.1%.
The full voting record50%Chamber median 99%100%
Counts roll calls where most Democrats and most Republicans voted differently, leaving out procedural votes.
How we count- Introduced
- 100
- Passed committee
- 20
- Passed a chamber
- 14
- Became law
- 2
- Individuals
- $997K
- PACs
- $637K
- Party
- $0
- Other
- $372K
From FEC filings, Voteview roll calls and Congress.gov.
Republican. In Congress since 2015, 2 terms in total.
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Recent votes
All 915 votes- Sep 30, 2026Did not voteNomination PN1129On the Nomination. Nomination PN1129 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Sep 30, 2026YesNomination PN1129On the Cloture Motion. Nomination PN1129 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Sep 30, 2026YesRatepayer Protection ActOn Cloture on the Motion to Proceed. H.R. 9340 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Sep 30, 2026YesStop Insider Trading ActOn Cloture on the Motion to Proceed. H.R. 7008 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Sep 29, 2026NoA resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.On the Motion to Discharge. S.Res. 852 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Bills that moved
All 100 billsSmall Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
Introduced Mar 3, 2026. 1 cosponsor, 1 from the other party. S. 3971 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Became law
Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025. 4 cosponsors, 2 from the other party. S. 766 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Became law
A resolution designating the week of September 21, 2026, as the "Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week" to recognize the life and legacy of Ray Gaesser, who passed away in a tragic farming accident, and promote farm safety in the honor of Ray Gaesser.
Introduced Sep 28, 2026. 1 cosponsor. S.Res. 916 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Passed the Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Introduced Apr 29, 2026. 88 cosponsors, 47 from the other party. S.Res. 703 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Passed the Senate
A resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".
Introduced Mar 19, 2026. 30 cosponsors, 11 from the other party. S.Res. 653 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Passed the Senate