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.
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