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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Bills sponsored, 119th Congress
Bills and resolutions where Ernst is the primary sponsor. Most bills never leave committee; that is normal for every member. Source: Congress.gov, last updated Oct 29, 2026.
- Sponsored
- 100
- Passed committee
- 20
- Passed a chamber
- 14
- Became law
- 2
33 of 100 have at least one cosponsor from the other party.
Small 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