Chuck Grassley
Republican Senator, Iowa
80 bills183 cosponsored$528K raised915 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
Career
Public service
- “Elected to Iowa Legislature 1958” source
- “Elected to U.S. House of Representatives 1974” source
- “Elected to U.S. Senate 1980” source
- “Grassley was first elected to the Iowa state legislature in 1958” source
- “Senator Grassley was sworn in as Senate President pro tempore on January 3, 2025” source
- “served there until Iowans sent him to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1974” source
Family
- “Married Barbara Speicher 1954 Five children: Lee, Wendy, Robin, Michele, Jay” source
Also stated
- “BORN September 17, 1933 in New Hartford, Iowa” source
- “Chuck Grassley was born September 17, 1933, on a farm in Butler County, Iowa” source
- “He began growing corn and soybeans at an early age” source
- “where he continues to farm today” source
- “worked on various factory floors over a span of two decades, and was a member of the International Association of Machinists” source
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Legislation
S 5611sponsor
A bill to authorize certain actions with respect to Serbia.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
SRES 934cosponsor
A resolution designating October 10, 2026, as "American Girls in Sports Day".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5267)
SRES 939sponsor
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 927sponsor
A resolution designating the week beginning October 18, 2026, as "National Character Counts Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5177-5178)
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)
S 5583sponsor
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the small agri-biodiesel producer credit.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
SRES 916cosponsor
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)
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S 5520sponsor
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology to establish a national computable-guideline framework for cancer screening recommendations, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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)
SRES 856cosponsor
A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2026, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day", recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4759)
SRES 859cosponsor
A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4762-4763; text: CR S4760-4761)
SRES 846sponsor
A resolution designating August 21, 2026, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569-4570)
SRES 841cosponsor
A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S 5326cosponsor
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to strengthen program integrity oversight for the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5255cosponsor
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to define the purpose, role, duties, and professional qualification requirements for chaplains in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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 821sponsor
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 5185cosponsor
A bill to provide for auditing of the Pentagon.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
SRES 818sponsor
A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4351; text: CR S4338-4339)
Voting Record
667 yea224 nay24 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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Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$528K
Small donors $133KLarge individual $158KPACs $72K
Spent $373KCash $487K
2024 cycle$770K
Small donors $263KLarge individual $221KPACs $109K
Spent $879KCash $333K
2022 cycle$9.5M
Small donors $2.1MLarge individual $3.5MPACs $2.3M
Spent $10.9MCash $441K
2020 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $224KLarge individual $312KPACs $472K
Spent $289KCash $1.8M
2018 cycle$376K
Small donors $5KLarge individual $79KPACs $233K
Spent $477KCash $905K
2016 cycle$9.0M
Small donors $1.2MLarge individual $4.4MPACs $2.6M
Spent $9.8MCash $1.0M
2014 cycle$666K
Small donors $3KLarge individual $185KPACs $429K
Spent $387KCash $1.8M
2012 cycle$324K
Small donors $2KLarge individual $33KPACs $156K
Spent $631KCash $1.6M
2010 cycle$5.8M
Small donors $662KLarge individual $2.2MPACs $2.6M
Spent $6.7MCash $1.9M
2008 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $26KLarge individual $450KPACs $653K
Spent $490KCash $2.9M
2006 cycle$583K
Small donors $16KLarge individual $170KPACs $272K
Spent $558KCash $2.0M
Top Contributors
DCI GROUP$7K
AVG ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY$7K
SPACEX$7K
GIZA$7K
BLACKSTONE$7K
COTTINGHAM BUTLER$6K
ARVIG ENTERPRISES$5K
COTTINGHAM & BUTLER$5K
KIRKE LLC$5K
ACLI$5K
Committees
Joint Committee on Taxation
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade
- Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research
- Rural Development, Energy, and Credit
Senate Committee on Finance
- International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness
- Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy
- Taxation and IRS Oversight
Senate Committee on the Budget
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
chairUnited States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
Activity 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.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5611: A bill to authorize certain actions with respect to Serbia.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 934: A resolution designating October 10, 2026, as "American Girls in Sports Day".
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
yea2026-09-30
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
S 5583: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the small agri-biodiesel producer credit.
sponsor2026-09-29
legislation
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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
SRES 927: A resolution designating the week beginning October 18, 2026, as "National Character Counts Week".
sponsor2026-09-29
legislation
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
nay2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
nay2026-09-29
vote
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
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.
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
S 5520: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology to establish a national computable-guideline framework for cancer screening recommendations, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
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
yea2026-09-23
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
Service History
Senate2023-01-03, 2029-01-03Republican
Senate2017-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
Senate2011-01-05, 2017-01-03Republican
Senate2005-01-04, 2011-01-03Republican
Senate1999-01-06, 2005-01-03Republican
Senate1993-01-05, 1999-01-03Republican
Senate1987-01-06, 1993-01-03Republican
Senate1981-01-05, 1987-01-03Republican
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House, Dist. 31979-01-15, 1981-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 31977-01-04, 1979-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 31975-01-14, 1977-01-03Republican
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