Joni Ernst
Republican Senator, Iowa
70 bills160 cosponsored$2.0M raised915 votes recorded
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Legislation
SRES 939cosponsor
A 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.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5269-5270)
SRES 923cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176)
SRES 916sponsor
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.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123; text: CR S5076)
SRES 913cosponsor
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
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)
SRES 897cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S 5314sponsor
A bill to make certain individuals and entities ineligible to participate in Federal programs, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S 5294sponsor
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require all railroad freight cars operating on the United States general railroad system of transportation to meet certain manufacturing and content requirements, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S 5276cosponsor
A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to adjust the time period for the eligibility of certain base and overtime wages associated with the repair, restoration, and replacement of damaged facilities.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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SRES 823cosponsor
A resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)
SRES 821cosponsor
A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391)
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.
Voting Record
665 yea229 nay21 missed
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
Nomination Confirmed (47-41)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47)
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51)
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51)
S. 4668, as amended
Bill Passed (77-22)
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
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Booker Amdt. No. 6805
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
Amendment Rejected (42-54)
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
Amendment Rejected (1-94)
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
Amendment Agreed to (96-1)
H. Con. Res. 89
Concurrent Resolution Rejected (49-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
Cloture Motion Agreed to (74-25)
Amdt. No. 6776
Amendment Agreed to (77-23)
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The 2026 race · Class 2
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Nathan SageDemocratic$1.4M raised
- James CarlinRepublican$494K raised
- Jackie NorrisDemocratic$364K raised
- James ScholtenDemocratic$213K raised
- Thomas Raymond LaehnLibertarian$83K raised
- Ashley Hinson ArenholzRepublican—
- Joni K ErnstRepublican· this member—
- Joshua TurekDemocratic—
Plus 1 more filer with smaller totals.
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$2.0M
Small donors $234KLarge individual $763KPACs $637K
Spent $2.4MCash $1.8M
2024 cycle$2.9M
Small donors $655KLarge individual $1.4MPACs $696K
Spent $1.7MCash $2.2M
2022 cycle$2.0M
Small donors $721KLarge individual $710KPACs $193K
Spent $1.6MCash $974K
2020 cycle$27.7M
Small donors $8.8MLarge individual $13.0MPACs $2.7M
Spent $28.5MCash $528K
2018 cycle$1.8M
Small donors $331KLarge individual $414KPACs $348K
Spent $843KCash $1.4M
2016 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $128KLarge individual $224KPACs $241K
Spent $895KCash $0
2014 cycle$12.0M
Small donors $2.4MLarge individual $7.3MPACs $1.5M
Spent $11.9MCash $98K
Top Contributors
CAPITAL GROUP$40K
US AI$13K
SOROBAN CAPITAL$13K
APOLLO$11K
CAPITAL GROUP COMPANIES$8K
EDWARD C. LEVY CO.$7K
SP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT$7K
DANIELS INVESTMENT CO$7K
MOUNTAIRE CORPORATION$7K
FISHER INVESTMENTS$7K
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
SRES 939: A 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.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
not_voting2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
yea2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
yea2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
yea2026-09-30
vote
SRES 923: A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
nay2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
nay2026-09-29
vote
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SRES 916: 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.
sponsor2026-09-28
legislation
SRES 913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S. 4668, as amended
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
nay2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
nay2026-09-28
vote
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
nay2026-09-28
vote
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
nay2026-09-28
vote
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
yea2026-09-28
vote
H. Con. Res. 89
nay2026-09-24
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
yea2026-09-24
vote
Amdt. No. 6776
yea2026-09-24
vote
SRES 897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
not_voting2026-09-23
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776
yea2026-09-22
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
yea2026-09-22
vote
Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas
yea2026-09-17
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas
yea2026-09-17
vote
Motion to Proceed to S. 4668
yea2026-09-17
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 4668
yea2026-09-15
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 3633
yea2026-09-15
vote
Confirmation: Matthew R. Byrne, of Ohio, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio
yea2026-09-15
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew R. Byrne to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio
yea2026-09-14
vote
Service History
Senate2021-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
Senate2015-01-06, 2021-01-03Republican
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