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Joni Ernst

U.S. Senator · Iowa

  • Republican
  • Since 2015
  • Tenure: 2–3 terms

Refreshed 15 h ago

As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1

Contact info

  • Capitol office

    260 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510

    202-224-3254

  • District offices

    Cedar Rapids · Council Bluffs · Davenport · Des Moines · Sioux City

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  • Capitol office: 260 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 · 202-224-3254
  • 111 Seventh Ave. SE, Suite 480, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401 · 319-365-4504
  • 2146 27 th Avenue, Suite 500, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501 · 712-352-1167
  • 201 W. Second St., Suite 806, Davenport, IA, 52801 · 563-322-0677
  • 210 Walnut Street, Suite 733, 733 Federal Building, Des Moines, IA, 50309 · 515-284-4574
  • 320 Sixth Street, Suite 194, Federal Building, Sioux City, IA, 51101 · 712-252-1550

Evidence & sources

  • U.S. Senate roll-call votes

    Votes and participation (senate.gov)

  • Congress.gov bill records

    Sponsored and enacted bills

  • congress-legislators

    Terms, committees, offices

Stale, last successful update 2026-10-23

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Scorecard

Voting Record

77.1/ 100

Ranked 7 of 52 in the Senate majority

How this score is calculated:

  • Roll calls cast

    894 of 908 while seated (98.5%)

    53rd percentile in cohort · 30 % weight

  • Substantive bills sponsored

    87 of 87 sponsored · 118.5 points

    88th percentile in cohort · 70 % weight

  • Bills enacted

    2 sponsored · 5 cosponsored

    4 passed a chamber · 4 reported · 77 introduced

Promise Adherence

0 of 5 promises scored

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How this score is calculated:

  • Reviewed promises

    0 scored of 5 needed

    0 promises from 0 sources this term

  • Days in office this term

    2,130 days (180 needed)

  • Promise capture coverage

    0 of 3 source kinds settled

Impact History (coming soon)

0 of 10 matched votes

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How this score is calculated:

  • Matched votes

    0 of 10 needed

  • District opinion cells

    0 snapshots frozen

    Needs ≥ 25 verified respondents and a lean ≥ 0.15

Approval Rating

0 of 1 public poll on record

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How this score is calculated:

  • Public polls averaged

    0 of 1 needed

  • Polls on file for this officeholder

    None recorded yet

  • Most recent fieldwork

    No poll on record

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Recent activity

DateActionPolicyStatus
2025-05-22Voted yea on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 88”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 88 — Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Passed 2025-06-12
2025-05-22SponsoredSRES 255 — A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of former United States Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond of Missouri.Passed 2025-05-22
2025-05-22SponsoredS 1872 — Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility ActActive
2025-05-21Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 88”Motion to Proceed Agreed toHJRES 88 — Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Passed 2025-06-12
2025-05-21Voted yea on “On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 55”Joint Resolution PassedSJRES 55 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".Active
2025-05-21Voted yea on “On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 55”Point of Order SustainedSJRES 55 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".Active
2025-05-21Voted yea on “On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 55”Point of Order SustainedSJRES 55 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".Active
2025-05-21Voted nay on “On the Motion to Adjourn S.J.Res. 55”Motion to Adjourn RejectedSJRES 55 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".Active
2025-05-21Voted nay on “On the Motion (Motion to Recess for Ten Minutes)”Motion RejectedSJRES 55 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".Active
2025-05-21Voted nay on “On the Motion (Motion to Recess for Fifteen Minutes)”Motion RejectedSJRES 55 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".Active
2025-05-21Voted nay on “On the Motion (Motion to Recess for Thirty Minutes)”Motion RejectedSJRES 55 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".Active
2025-05-21Voted nay on “On the Motion (Motion to Recess for 60 Minutes)”Motion RejectedSJRES 55 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".Active
2025-05-21Voted nay on “On the Motion (Motion to Recess for Ninety Minutes)”Motion RejectedSJRES 55 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".Active
2025-05-21Voted yea on “On the Motion to Table S.J.Res. 55”Motion to Table Agreed toSJRES 55 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".Active
2025-05-21Voted nay on “On the Motion to Table S.J.Res. 55”Motion to Table FailedSJRES 55 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".Active
2025-05-21Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 55”Motion to Proceed Agreed toSJRES 55 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".Active
2025-05-21Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S. 1582”Motion to Proceed Agreed toS 1582 — GENIUS ActPassed 2025-07-18
2025-05-21SponsoredS 1826 — GRAIN DRY ActProposed
2025-05-20SponsoredSRES 236 — A resolution calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war against Ukraine.Proposed
2025-05-19Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1582”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed toS 1582 — GENIUS ActPassed 2025-07-18
2025-05-19Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN24-4”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-19Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN24-4”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-15Voted nay on “On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 195”Motion to Discharge RejectedSRES 195 — A resolution requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Active
2025-05-15Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN25-11”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-15SponsoredS 1784 — MAPS ActProposed
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