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R Republican · U.S. Senator
Joni Ernst
Iowa (junior senator)
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 In Congress since 2015 Terms 0 House, 2 Senate Age 56
Office: 260 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
915roll calls this Congress
2.3%missed (21)
99.1%voted with their party
100bills sponsored (2 became law)
208cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Not voting | Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor On the Nomination PN1129 | Nomination Confirmed 47–41 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 53–47 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 57–43 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 53–47 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852 On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–51 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 | Motion to Proceed Rejected 48–51 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | S. 4668, as amended On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 | Bill Passed 77–22 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Booker Amdt. No. 6835 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 47–52 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Booker Amdt. No. 6805 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 42–54 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Paul Amdt. No. 6758 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 1–94 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 96–1 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Nay | H. Con. Res. 89 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 | Concurrent Resolution Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 74–25 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | Amdt. No. 6776 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 77–23 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Not voting | Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nomination Confirmed 50–47 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Cloture Motion Agreed to 70–21 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 52–43 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Yea | Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nomination Confirmed 49–45 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 49–47 |
Bills sponsored
All 100 →- Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025 Oct 7, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-120.
- S.Res. 916Agreed to in the SenateA 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…Sep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123; text: CR S5076)
- A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities. Aug 6, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.
- Keeping China Off the Rails Act of 2026 Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- No Cash for Cohabitating Kins of Crooks Act Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Protecting American Taxpayers Act Jul 14, 2026: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
- Preventing Fugitive Fraudsters Act Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Specialized Infant Formula Protection Act Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Blue Star Mothers Day Act Jun 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Recently cosponsored
- S.Res. 939Agreed to in the SenateA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it values the active participation of the Republic of Kosovo as the state partner of the Iowa National Guard over the past 15 years.Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] + 1 cosponsorSep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5269-5270)
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week". Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] + 31 cosponsorsSep 29, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176)
- A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas. Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] + 99 cosponsorsSep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
- A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people. Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] + 25 cosponsorsSep 28, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (consideration: CR S5074)
- A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona. Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] + 99 cosponsorsSep 23, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
- Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] + 57 cosponsorsSep 22, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 671.
- Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] + 5 cosponsorsSep 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 649.
- CIPZIP Act of 2025 Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] + 1 cosponsorSep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 578.
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