Biography
Joni Ernst, Iowa's junior senator, was elected in 2014. She is the first woman to represent Iowa in Congress and the first female combat veteran elected to the Senate. A retired Army National Guard lieutenant colonel, she focuses on agricultural policy and national defense.
Key Information
- Full Name: Joni Ernst
- Born: July 1, 1970
- Age: 55 years old
- Birthplace: Red Oak, IA
- Term Started: January 3, 2021
- Term Ends: January 3, 2027
- Senate Class: Class II
Committee Assignments
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Armed Services
Most Recent Voting History
Yea
Vote #47
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)
A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Nay
Vote #46
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104 (S.J.Res. 104)
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.
Yea
Vote #45
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644 (H.R. 6644)
A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #44
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 (H.R. 6644)
A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #43
On the Nomination PN730-46 (PN 730-46)
Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy
Yea
Vote #42
On the Cloture Motion PN730-46 (PN 730-46)
Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy
Yea
Vote #41
On the Nomination PN730-19 (PN 730-19)
John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026
Yea
Vote #40
On the Cloture Motion PN730-19 (PN 730-19)
John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026
Yea
Vote #39
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)
A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #38
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)
A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Contact
- ☏ 202-224-3254
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🏢 730 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510 - 🔗 Official Website
