Joni Ernst
Republican Senator, Iowa
51 bills118 cosponsored$871K raised860 votes recorded
Legislation (Tracked)Votes (Tracked)Finance (Tracked)Press (Not available)Committees (Tracked)
Legislation
S 5025cosponsor
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S 5003cosponsor
A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address registration exemptions for securities of issuers that are rural telephone companies, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
SRES 801cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S 4952sponsor
A bill to combat fraud in Federal programs, and for other purposes.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
S 4891sponsor
A bill to require defendants indicted for certain crimes relating to fraud to surrender their passports as a condition of pretrial release, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 4940sponsor
A bill to ensure the continued availability of specialized infant formula regulated by the Food and Drug Administration for preterm babies.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 4892sponsor
A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to regional standards for furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S 4789sponsor
A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, to designate February 1 of each year as "Blue Star Mothers Day".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 4747sponsor
A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize pausing and segmenting payments, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S 4685sponsor
A bill to prohibit the Department of Defense from contracting with consultancies providing services to certain foreign entities, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S 4681cosponsor
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to take action to improve air and missile defense acquisition, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
SRES 755cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
S 4632cosponsor
A bill to provide for a period of continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, to establish procedures and consequences in the event of a failure to enact appropriations, and for other purposes.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.
S 4628cosponsor
A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish an initiative to address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in rural areas, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
SRES 747cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in lowering fuel prices for consumers, lessening reliance on foreign adversaries, supporting rural communities, and reducing carbon impacts.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)
SRES 740cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380-2381)
SRES 739cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
SRES 735cosponsor
A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2310)
S 4505sponsor
A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
SRES 723cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
Voting Record
625 yea216 nay19 missed
Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
Nomination Confirmed (50-48)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
Cloture Motion Agreed to (43-40)
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 198
Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-48)
Official statements and press releases from Joni Ernst are archived, searchable, and updated daily at Capitol Releases, a companion project.
The 2026 race
Candidates who have filed FEC candidacy paperwork for this seat. Filing is not ballot access — state deadlines and primaries set the ballot, and primary results are not shown here. Senate filings are statewide; if the state has a concurrent special election, filers for both seats appear together.
- Ashley Hinson ArenholzRepublican$10.2M raised
- Joshua TurekDemocratic$6.3M raised
- Zach P WahlsDemocratic$3.9M raised
- Nathan SageDemocratic$1.4M raised
- James CarlinRepublican$494K raised
- James ScholtenDemocratic$213K raised
- Jackie NorrisDemocratic—
- Joni K ErnstRepublican
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$871K
Small donors $234KLarge individual $0PACs $637K
Spent $0Cash $0
2024 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $655KLarge individual $0PACs $696K
Spent $0Cash $0
2022 cycle$914K
Small donors $721K
Committees
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology
- Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety
- Rural Development, Energy, and Credit
Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Emerging Threats and Capabilities
- Personnel
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs
- Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and Census
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
chairActivity Timeline
LegislationVotes
Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
yea2026-07-21
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
yea2026-07-20
vote
S 5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-07-16
legislation
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 198
nay2026-07-16
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
Service History
Senate2021-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
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Senate2021-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
Senate2021-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
Senate2021-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
Senate2021-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
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- BillsTracked · 169
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- VotesTracked · 860
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- CommitteesTracked · 12
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- Campaign financeTracked · 7
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