Joni Ernst
Republican · Senate · Iowa
Recent Votes
How Ernst actually voted on recorded roll calls — not what they've said about it.
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Bills Sponsored
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SRES916: 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.
Sep 28, 2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123; text: CR S5076)
S4505: A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Aug 6, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.
S5314: No Cash for Cohabitating Kins of Crooks Act
Aug 6, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S5294: Keeping China Off the Rails Act of 2026
Aug 6, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
Jul 14, 2026 — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
S4891: Preventing Fugitive Fraudsters Act
Jun 24, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S4940: Specialized Infant Formula Protection Act
Jun 24, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S4892: SMART Energy Efficiency Standards Act
Jun 24, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S4789: Blue Star Mothers Day Act
Jun 16, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S4747: Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act
Jun 10, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S4685: Ending Double Dealing Act of 2026
Jun 4, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S1469: Stop Stolen Valor for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contractors
Nov 15, 2023 — Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-233.
S4447: No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act
Apr 30, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
SRES722: A resolution addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied special operations forces.
Apr 30, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2182)
SRES703: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Apr 29, 2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2135)
Bills Cosponsored
Legislation this member signed onto but didn't write themselves.
SRES912: A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.
Sep 28, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (consideration: CR S5074)
SRES939: 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.
Sep 30, 2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5269-5270)
SRES923: A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
Sep 29, 2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176)
SRES913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Sep 28, 2026 — 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)
S5028: Ratepayer Protection Act
Jul 16, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
SRES897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Sep 23, 2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S5276: Reducing Red Tape for Rebuilding Act
Aug 6, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
SRES821: A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
Jul 30, 2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391)
SRES823: A resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".
Jul 30, 2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)
S1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
Apr 3, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S3077: Safer Supervision Act of 2025
Oct 30, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
Jul 16, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S1547: America the Beautiful Act
Jun 17, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.
S5003: ACCESS Rural America Act
Jul 15, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S4620: Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026
May 21, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S4429: Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Sep 22, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 671.
SRES801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
Jul 16, 2026 — Star Print ordered on the resolution.
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