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Ernst, Joni
Member of Congress

Joni Ernst

Republican Iowa Class II · Next election 2026 On the 2026 ballot Official website
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Bills introduced
357
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
1,693
Signed on as a supporter
Status
Serving now
As of our last update

Track record

Straight from the public record · How we compute these
Votes with their party
96%
1,377 of 1,428 Yea/Nay votes matched the Republican majority position This is high party loyalty. Most members in Congress fall between 75-95%.
Roll-call votes missed
2%
22 of 1,450 votes
Bills enacted into law
0.8%
3 of 357 bills they introduced

Based on 1,450 recorded votes and 357 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

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Committee assignments

12 current assignments · source: clerk.house.gov & senate.gov

Lobbyist political contributions

633 contributions totaling $1,438,232 that registered lobbyists disclosed in this member's honor. Source: federal LD-203 filings.

Top filers

  • SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES $35,000 · 7 contributions
  • AMGEN, INC. $28,500 · 12 contributions
  • LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION $25,000 · 8 contributions
  • SMALL BUSINESS INVESTOR ALLIANCE $20,000 · 4 contributions
  • GROWTH ENERGY, INC. $20,000 · 4 contributions
  • BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP $19,050 · 18 contributions
  • JPMORGAN CHASE HOLDINGS LLC $15,500 · 4 contributions
  • BAE SYSTEMS, INC. $15,000 · 4 contributions

Recent contributions

DateFilerPayeeHonoreeAmount
Dec 8, 2025 T-MOBILE USA, INC. JONI FOR IOWA Joni Ernst $-5,000.00
Dec 8, 2025 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION JOBS, OPPORTUNITIES & NEW IDEAS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Ernst, Joni $5,000.00
Dec 8, 2025 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION JOBS, OPPORTUNITIES & NEW IDEAS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Ernst, Joni $5,000.00
Dec 8, 2025 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION JOBS, OPPORTUNITIES & NEW IDEAS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Ernst, Joni $5,000.00
Nov 17, 2025 ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY JONI FOR IOWA Sen. Joni Ernst $-1,000.00
Nov 12, 2025 FINANCIAL SERVICES INSTITUTE JONI FOR IOWA Joni Ernst $5,000.00
Oct 15, 2025 THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES JOBS OPPORTUNITY AND NEW IDEAS PAC Sen Joni Ernst $1,500.00
Sep 30, 2025 L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. JONI PAC Sen. Joni Ernst $1,500.00
Sep 30, 2025 THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES JOBS OPPORTUNITY AND NEW IDEAS PAC Sen Joni Ernst $1,500.00
Sep 29, 2025 INSPIRE BRANDS, INC. JOBS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND NEW IDEAS Hon. Joni Ernst $2,500.00
Sep 29, 2025 INSPIRE BRANDS, INC. JOBS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND NEW IDEAS Hon. Joni Ernst $2,500.00
Sep 24, 2025 LUNDBECK LLC JOBS OPPORTUNITY AND NEW IDEAS PAC Joni Ernst $1,500.00
Sep 10, 2025 SOURCEAMERICA ECVC Senator Joni Ernst $107.24
Aug 26, 2025 SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES JOBS OPPORTUNITY AND NEW IDEAS PAC Sen Joni Ernst $5,000.00
Aug 22, 2025 AMGEN, INC. JONI FOR IOWA Ernst, Joni $500.00

Contributions that registered lobbyists and their firms disclosed as made in this member's honor (to a campaign, a PAC, or an event), under section 203 of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. A disclosed, reported contribution is legal activity, not an allegation of wrongdoing.

 Time in Congress
  • Senate · Iowa
    2025–present · Congress 119
  • Senate · Iowa
    2023–2025 · Congress 118
  • Senate · Iowa
    2021–2023 · Congress 117
  • Senate · Iowa
    2019–2021 · Congress 116
  • Senate · Iowa
    2017–2019 · Congress 115
  • Senate · Iowa
    2015–2017 · Congress 114
 Washington, DC office

260 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Washington, DC 20510

 (202) 224-3254

 How they voted recently 20 votes shown
DateVoteQuestionPositionResult
Jul 16, 2026 S #199 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198 · 119-SJRES-198 Nay Rejected Details →
Jul 16, 2026 S #198 On the Cloture Motion PN851-8 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jul 15, 2026 S #197 On the Nomination PN930-4 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jul 15, 2026 S #196 On the Cloture Motion PN930-4 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jul 14, 2026 S #195 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784 · 119-S-4784 Yea Rejected Details →
Jul 14, 2026 S #194 On the Nomination PN938-2 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jul 13, 2026 S #193 On the Nomination PN930-3 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #192 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185 · 119-SJRES-185 Nay Rejected Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #191 On the Cloture Motion PN938-2 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #190 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 196 · 119-SJRES-196 Nay Rejected Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #189 On the Cloture Motion PN930-3 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #188 On the Nomination PN930-2 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #187 On the Cloture Motion PN930-2 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #186 On the Nomination PN930-7 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #185 On the Cloture Motion PN930-7 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 23, 2026 S #184 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86 · 119-HCONRES-86 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jun 23, 2026 S #183 On the Nomination PN859-3 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jun 22, 2026 S #182 On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment … · 119-HR-6644 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 18, 2026 S #181 On the Nomination PN730-33 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jun 18, 2026 S #180 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 · 119-HR-6644 Yea Agreed To Details →
 Bills they introduced 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
119-S-4952 Protecting American Taxpayers Act Jul 13, 2026 -
119-S-4891 Preventing Fugitive Fraudsters Act Jun 24, 2026 Immigration
119-S-4940 Specialized Infant Formula Protection Act Jun 24, 2026 Agriculture and Food
119-S-4892 SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act Jun 24, 2026 Energy
119-S-4789 Blue Star Mothers Day Act Jun 16, 2026 Armed Forces and National Security
119-S-4747 Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act Jun 10, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-S-4685 Ending Double Dealing Act of 2026 Jun 4, 2026 Armed Forces and National Security
119-S-4505 A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities. May 12, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-S-4447 No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act Apr 30, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-SRES-722 A resolution addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied special operati… Apr 30, 2026 International Affairs
119-SRES-703 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026… Apr 29, 2026 Commerce
119-S-4378 Protecting American Taxpayers Act Apr 22, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-S-4335 HERO Child Care for Military Families Act Apr 16, 2026 Armed Forces and National Security
119-SRES-653 A resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day". Mar 19, 2026 Agriculture and Food
119-S-4130 COST Act Mar 18, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-S-4059 End-of-Year Fiscal Responsibility Act Mar 11, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-S-3971 Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act Mar 3, 2026 Commerce
119-S-3954 No Lifeline for Dead People Act Feb 26, 2026 Science, Technology, Communications
119-S-3902 RECEIPTS Act Feb 24, 2026 Armed Forces and National Security
119-S-3837 Iowa National Guard Heroes Commemoration Act Feb 23, 2026 Armed Forces and National Security
119-S-3789 Prospectus Modernization Act of 2026 Feb 5, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-S-3727 Putting an N to Learing about Fraud Act Jan 29, 2026 Health
119-S-3259 RECAPTURE Act Jan 6, 2026 Science, Technology, Communications
119-SRES-572 A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel Ho… Dec 18, 2025 Armed Forces and National Security
119-S-3553 Where’s WALDO Act Dec 17, 2025 Government Operations and Politics
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
119-S-5025 A bill to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, and for other… Jul 16, 2026
119-S-5003 A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address registration exemptions for securiti… Jul 15, 2026
119-SRES-801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the … Jul 13, 2026
119-S-4429 Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 Jun 9, 2026
119-S-4681 OASIS Act of 2026 Jun 4, 2026
119-SRES-755 A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State… Jun 1, 2026
119-S-4620 Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026 May 21, 2026
119-S-4632 Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026 May 21, 2026
119-SRES-747 A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recog… May 21, 2026
119-S-4628 A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish an initiative to address the availabilit… May 21, 2026
119-SRES-740 A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Mon… May 19, 2026
119-SRES-739 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of Califo… May 19, 2026
119-SRES-735 A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week". May 14, 2026
119-SRES-723 A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the Stat… May 11, 2026
119-S-4477 Davis-Bacon Repeal Act Apr 30, 2026
119-S-4418 Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act Apr 28, 2026
119-S-4315 Hemp Safety Enforcement Act Apr 16, 2026
119-S-4219 Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act of 2026 Mar 26, 2026
119-S-3788 CLEAR LABELS Act Mar 25, 2026
119-S-4189 INSULIN Act of 2026 Mar 25, 2026
119-S-4176 STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act Mar 24, 2026
119-S-645 North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act Mar 4, 2026
119-SRES-622 A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "N… Feb 26, 2026
119-S-3725 Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act Feb 24, 2026
119-SRES-612 A resolution acknowledging the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, reaffirm… Feb 24, 2026
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Open America. (2026). Ernst, Joni (Republican–Iowa): voting record. https://openamerica.io/legislator/E000295/
MLA
"Ernst, Joni (Republican–Iowa): Voting Record." Open America, 2026, https://openamerica.io/legislator/E000295/.
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Profile of Ernst, Joni, Member of Congress, Iowa (Republican), Open America (2026), https://openamerica.io/legislator/E000295/.
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