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Joni Ernst

U.S. Senator for Iowa

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.

Mar 5, 2026, 1:53 PM (ET) Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required) (51 Y - 45 N)

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.

Mar 4, 2026, 4:08 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53) (47 Y - 53 N)

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.

Mar 4, 2026, 11:01 AM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8) (90 Y - 8 N)

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.

Mar 2, 2026, 5:36 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-6, 3/5 majority required) (84 Y - 6 N)

Yea

Vote #43

On the Nomination PN730-46 (PN 730-46)

Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy

Feb 26, 2026, 1:30 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (57-33) (57 Y - 33 N)

Yea

Vote #42

On the Cloture Motion PN730-46 (PN 730-46)

Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy

Feb 26, 2026, 11:42 AM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-34) (60 Y - 34 N)

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

Feb 25, 2026, 2:15 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (50-45) (50 Y - 45 N)

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

Feb 25, 2026, 12:02 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) (50 Y - 45 N)

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.

Feb 24, 2026, 5:01 PM (ET) Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required) (50 Y - 45 N)

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.

Feb 12, 2026, 1:16 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required) (52 Y - 47 N)

Contact

  • 202-224-3254
  • 🏢 730 Hart Senate Office Building
    Washington, D.C. 20510
  • 🔗 Official Website

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