Joni Ernst
U.S. Senator · U.S. Congress · State IA
Bills introduced (100)
Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-120. · October 7, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesA 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) · September 28, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesA bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546. · August 6, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesNo Cash for Cohabitating Kins of Crooks Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. · August 6, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesKeeping China Off the Rails Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. · August 6, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesProtecting American Taxpayers Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452. · July 14, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesPreventing Fugitive Fraudsters Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. · June 24, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesSMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act Strengthening Manufactured Appliance Requirements towards Thoughtful Energy Efficiency Standards Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. · June 24, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesSpecialized Infant Formula Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. · June 24, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesBlue Star Mothers Day Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. · June 16, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesStop Secret Spending Act of 2025
Held at the desk. · June 15, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesStopping Fraudulent Payments Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. · June 10, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesShowing the 12 most recently active.
Recent votes
| Bill | Vote on | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| HB9340 Ratepayer Protection Act | Senate · On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 RC# 254 September 30, 2026 | Yes |
| HB7008 Stop Insider Trading Act | Senate · On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 RC# 253 September 30, 2026 | Yes |
| SJR197 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program". | Senate · On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 RC# 251 September 29, 2026 | No |
| SR852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. | Senate · On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 RC# 252 September 29, 2026 | No |
| SB4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026 HBCU Sports Media and Connectivity Program | Senate · On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 RC# 250 September 28, 2026 | Yes |
| SB4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026 HBCU Sports Media and Connectivity Program | Senate · On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) RC# 249 September 28, 2026 | No |
| SB4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026 HBCU Sports Media and Connectivity Program | Senate · On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) RC# 248 September 28, 2026 | No |
| SB4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026 HBCU Sports Media and Connectivity Program | Senate · On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) RC# 247 September 28, 2026 | No |
| SB4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026 HBCU Sports Media and Connectivity Program | Senate · On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) RC# 246 September 28, 2026 | No |
| SB4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026 HBCU Sports Media and Connectivity Program | Senate · On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) RC# 245 September 28, 2026 | Yes |
| SB4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026 HBCU Sports Media and Connectivity Program | Senate · On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 RC# 243 September 24, 2026 | Yes |
| SB4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026 HBCU Sports Media and Connectivity Program | Senate · On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) RC# 242 September 24, 2026 | Yes |
| HCR89 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. | Senate · On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 RC# 244 September 24, 2026 | No |
| SB4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026 HBCU Sports Media and Connectivity Program | Senate · On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) RC# 240 September 22, 2026 | Yes |
| SB4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026 HBCU Sports Media and Connectivity Program | Senate · On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 RC# 236 September 17, 2026 | Yes |
| SB4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026 HBCU Sports Media and Connectivity Program | Senate · On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 RC# 235 September 15, 2026 | Yes |
| HB3633 Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act of 2026 | Senate · On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633 RC# 234 September 15, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6500 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | Senate · On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) RC# 226 August 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6500 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | Senate · On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN August 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6500 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | Senate · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 RC# 228 August 8, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6500 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | Senate · On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) RC# 227 August 8, 2026 | No |
| HB5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Senate · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334 RC# 224 August 7, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Senate · On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file) RC# 223 August 7, 2026 | No |
| SB5271 A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification. | Senate · On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 RC# 231 August 8, 2026 | Yes |
| SJR187 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)". | Senate · On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187 RC# 222 August 5, 2026 | No |
| HB6500 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | Senate · On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 RC# 218 August 3, 2026 | Yes |
| SJR181 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. | Senate · On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181 RC# 216 July 30, 2026 | No |
| SJR199 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)". | Senate · On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199 RC# 215 July 30, 2026 | No |
| SR817 An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. | Senate · On the Resolution S.Res. 817 RC# 217 July 30, 2026 | Yes |
| SR817 An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. | Senate · On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 RC# 214 July 29, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Senate · On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 RC# 213 July 29, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Senate · On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 RC# 212 July 28, 2026 | Yes |
| SJR180 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. | Senate · On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 180 RC# 207 July 23, 2026 | No |
| SJR198 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model". | Senate · On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198 RC# 199 July 16, 2026 | No |
| SB4784 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 Border Drone Threat Assessment Act Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 | Senate · On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784 RC# 195 July 14, 2026 | Yes |
| SJR185 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. | Senate · On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185 RC# 192 June 24, 2026 | No |
| SJR196 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations". | Senate · On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 196 RC# 190 June 24, 2026 | No |
| HCR86 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. | Senate · On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86 RC# 184 June 23, 2026 | No |
| HB6644 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act | Senate · On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823)) RC# 182 June 22, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6644 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act | Senate · On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 RC# 180 June 18, 2026 | Yes |
| SR616 A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. | Senate · On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616 RC# 179 June 17, 2026 | No |
| SJR172 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. | Senate · On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172 RC# 174 June 16, 2026 | No |
| SJR190 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals". | Senate · On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 190 RC# 173 June 16, 2026 | No |
| HB6644 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act | Senate · On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644 RC# 175 June 16, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1318 Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act | Senate · On the Motion to Proceed S. 1318 RC# 164 June 5, 2026 | Yes |
| SB2 Secure America Act | Senate · On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schiff Amdt. No. 5740) RC# 162 June 5, 2026 | No |
| SB2 Secure America Act | Senate · On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 5632) RC# 161 June 5, 2026 | No |
| SB2 Secure America Act | Senate · On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5463 to S.Amdt. 5453 to S. 2 (No short title on file) RC# 160 June 5, 2026 | No |
| SB2 Secure America Act | Senate · On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Cassidy Amdt. No. 5812) RC# 159 June 5, 2026 | No |
| SB2 Secure America Act | Senate · On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Coons Amdt. No. 5457) RC# 158 June 5, 2026 | No |
| SB2 Secure America Act | Senate · On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5808 to S.Amdt. 5453 to S. 2 (No short title on file) RC# 157 June 5, 2026 | No |
| SB2 Secure America Act | Senate · On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5813 to S.Amdt. 5453 to S. 2 (No short title on file) RC# 156 June 5, 2026 | No |
| SB2 Secure America Act | Senate · On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5763 to S.Amdt. 5453 to S. 2 (No short title on file) RC# 155 June 5, 2026 | No |
| SB2 Secure America Act | Senate · On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5506 to S.Amdt. 5453 to S. 2 (No short title on file) RC# 154 June 5, 2026 | No |
| SB2 Secure America Act | Senate · On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Durbin Amdt. No. 5806) RC# 152 June 5, 2026 | No |
| SB2 Secure America Act | Senate · On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Budgetary Discipline Re: Lee Amdt. No. 5804) RC# 151 June 5, 2026 | Yes |
| SB2 Secure America Act | Senate · On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Booker Amdt. No. 5803) RC# 150 June 4, 2026 | No |
| SB2 Secure America Act | Senate · On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 5485) RC# 149 June 4, 2026 | No |
| SB2 Secure America Act | Senate · On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kim Amdt. No. 5545) RC# 146 June 4, 2026 | No |
| SB2 Secure America Act | Senate · On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 5501) RC# 145 June 4, 2026 | Absent |