Joni Ernst
RRepublicanIA · Senator
56
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 97
Independence23
Avg: 23
Bipartisan Tone11
Avg: 14
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency32
Avg: 47
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology97
Total Statements
97
Floor Speeches
0
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Environment: 36Taxes: 33Agriculture: 24Foreign Policy: 20Trade: 19Healthcare: 15Infrastructure: 13Defense: 12Labor: 10Housing: 10Veterans: 9Economy: 7Immigration: 7Crime & Justice: 6Education: 5
Speech Tone
Neutral: 47Ceremonial: 34Bipartisan: 11Urgent: 5
Statements (97)
Floor Speech2026-09-30BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentVeteransS5246S5247
RECOGNIZING SORENSEN STUDIOSRECOGNIZING SORENSEN STUDIOS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5246-S5247] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-09-30EnvironmentS5246
RECOGNIZING DOE A DEERRECOGNIZING DOE A DEER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-09-30UrgentEnvironmentLaborInfrastructureS5201S5207
NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM LONG-TERM LEASE INVESTMENT ACTNATIONAL PARK SYSTEM LONG-TERM LEASE INVESTMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5201-S5207] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-09-29HealthcareAgricultureS5160
RECOGNIZING NORTH LUMBER & HOME CENTERRECOGNIZING NORTH LUMBER & HOME CENTER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 154 (Tuesday, September 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5160] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-09-29TaxesS5159S5160
RECOGNIZING LUDLOW'S STEAKHOUSERECOGNIZING LUDLOW'S STEAKHOUSE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 154 (Tuesday, September 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5159-S5160] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-09-28CeremonialTradeS5067S5068
ADDITIONAL STATMENTSADDITIONAL STATMENTS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5067-S5068] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-09-28CeremonialTaxesTradeTechnologyS5068
RECOGNIZING THE FARMER'S DAUGHTERSRECOGNIZING THE FARMER'S DAUGHTERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5068] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-09-28CeremonialTaxesS5069S5070
RECOGNIZING PIPER'S GROCERY AND HOMEMADE CANDIESRECOGNIZING PIPER'S GROCERY AND HOMEMADE CANDIES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5069-S5070] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-09-28CeremonialForeign PolicyS5069S10
RECOGNIZING LONE ARRANGERRECOGNIZING LONE ARRANGER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5069] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-09-28CeremonialTaxesAgricultureS5069
RECOGNIZING HENNINGSEN'S MEAT PROCESSINGRECOGNIZING HENNINGSEN'S MEAT PROCESSING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5069] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-09-28CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentDefenseS5068S5069
RECOGNIZING FIVE SONS LANDSCAPE & DESIGNRECOGNIZING FIVE SONS LANDSCAPE & DESIGN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5068-S5069] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-09-23BipartisanForeign PolicyDefenseChinaHR1721S4892
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE MANUFACTURING FEASIBILITY ACTCRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE MANUFACTURING FEASIBILITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 151 (Wednesday, September 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 151 (Wednesday, September 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4892] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-08-07BipartisanForeign PolicyHR2069S4547
STOP SECRET SPENDING ACT OF 2025STOP SECRET SPENDING ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4547] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] STOP SECRET…
Floor Speech2026-08-04TradeInfrastructureAgricultureS4428S4429
RECOGNIZING PRESENT COMPANYRECOGNIZING PRESENT COMPANY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 127 (Tuesday, August 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 127 (Tuesday, August 4, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4428-S4429] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-07-29CeremonialTaxesS4332
RECOGNIZING WINN'S PIZZA & STEAKHOUSE AND WINN & SARA'S KITCHENRECOGNIZING WINN'S PIZZA & STEAKHOUSE AND WINN & SARA'S KITCHEN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 124 (Wednesday, July 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 124 (Wednesday, July 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4332] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-07-22TaxesEnvironmentVeteransS4233S4234
AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEETAUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4233-S4234] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-07-21CeremonialImmigrationTaxesTradeS4184S2017
RECOGNIZING TAYLOR'S MAID-RITERECOGNIZING TAYLOR'S MAID-RITE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4184] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING…
Floor Speech2026-07-14TaxesS3932
RECOGNIZING MID-STATES COMPANIESRECOGNIZING MID-STATES COMPANIES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3932] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING…
Floor Speech2026-07-14EnvironmentDefenseVeteransS3932S3933
RECOGNIZING SHINYTOP BREWINGRECOGNIZING SHINYTOP BREWING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3932-S3933] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-07-13HealthcareAgricultureS3736S3737
RECOGNIZING CORNER MARKET & GREENHOUSERECOGNIZING CORNER MARKET & GREENHOUSE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3736-S3737] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseS3327S3328
Text of Senate Amendment 6118Text of Senate Amendment 6118 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3327-S3328] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentDefenseTradeS3445S3446
Text of Senate Amendment 6309Text of Senate Amendment 6309 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3445-S3446] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentDefenseLaborS3329S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6120Text of Senate Amendment 6120 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3329] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6120.…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseS3328S3329
Text of Senate Amendment 6119Text of Senate Amendment 6119 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3328-S3329] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-06-23EconomyTradeS3056
RECOGNIZING KENDRICK FOREST PRODUCTSRECOGNIZING KENDRICK FOREST PRODUCTS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3056] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-06-23BipartisanHealthcareAbortionTaxesS177S3047
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 177UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 177 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3047-S3048] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-06-23CeremonialHealthcareAbortionForeign PolicyS205S3046
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 205UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 205 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3046-S3047] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-06-18EconomyHousingS2933S2934
RECOGNIZING GRONENRECOGNIZING GRONEN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2933-S2934] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADDITIONAL…
Floor Speech2026-06-09CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentEducationS2688
RECOGNIZING LEAH JEAN BOUTIQUERECOGNIZING LEAH JEAN BOUTIQUE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2688] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADDITIONAL…
Floor Speech2026-06-03BipartisanHealthcareS2521S2522
RECOGNIZING FAIRFIELD DENTAL CLINICRECOGNIZING FAIRFIELD DENTAL CLINIC Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2521-S2522] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-06-01TaxesAgricultureS2470
RECOGNIZING TOPLOFT CLOTHINGRECOGNIZING TOPLOFT CLOTHING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 92 (Monday, June 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 92 (Monday, June 1, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2470] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS…
Floor Speech2026-05-19S2368
RECOGNIZING MAPLETON HOMETOWN VARIETYRECOGNIZING MAPLETON HOMETOWN VARIETY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2368] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-05-12HealthcareEconomyEnvironmentS2233S2234
RECOGNIZING INTERPOWER CORPORATIONRECOGNIZING INTERPOWER CORPORATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2233-S2234] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-05-12EconomyInfrastructureAgricultureS2233
RECOGNIZING GREEN REAL ESTATE & AUCTION CO.RECOGNIZING GREEN REAL ESTATE & AUCTION CO. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2233] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-04-29BipartisanS2106S2107
THE CALENDARTHE CALENDAR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2106-S2107] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] THE CALENDAR Ms.…
Floor Speech2026-04-29Foreign PolicyS2137S2138
ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2137-S2138] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2026-04-29EnvironmentS2137S1199
Text of Senate Amendment 5441Text of Senate Amendment 5441 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2137] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5441.…
Floor Speech2026-04-29LaborS2137S1199
Text of Senate Amendment 5440Text of Senate Amendment 5440 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2137] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5440.…
Floor Speech2026-04-29UrgentLaborTechnologyInfrastructureS2109S2121
PIPELINE INTEGRITY, PROTECTION, AND ENHANCEMENT FOR LEVERAGING INVESTMENTS IN THE NATION'S ENERGY TO ASSURE SAFETY ACT OF 2025PIPELINE INTEGRITY, PROTECTION, AND ENHANCEMENT FOR LEVERAGING INVESTMENTS IN THE NATION'S ENERGY TO ASSURE SAFETY ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2109-S2121]…
Floor Speech2026-04-29S2109SRES701
RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAYRESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2109] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RESOLUTIONS…
Floor Speech2026-04-29BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyS2108S2109
EXPANDING THE SURETY BOND PROGRAM ACT OF 2025EXPANDING THE SURETY BOND PROGRAM ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2108-S2109] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-04-28EnvironmentS2077
RECOGNIZING TOPPLING GOLIATH BREWING CO.RECOGNIZING TOPPLING GOLIATH BREWING CO. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2077] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-04-22ImmigrationTaxesS2015
Text of Senate Amendment 5275Text of Senate Amendment 5275 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2015] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5275.…
Floor Speech2026-04-22ImmigrationS1966
Text of Senate Amendment 4919Text of Senate Amendment 4919 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1966] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4919.…
Floor Speech2026-04-21CeremonialS1856
RECOGNIZING SIEVERT'S FURNITURE & FLOORSRECOGNIZING SIEVERT'S FURNITURE & FLOORS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1856] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-04-14TaxesEnvironmentS1737
RECOGNIZING PORT NEAL WELDING COMPANYRECOGNIZING PORT NEAL WELDING COMPANY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1737] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-04-13AgricultureS1710S1711
RECOGNIZING ZEB'S SMOKEHOUSERECOGNIZING ZEB'S SMOKEHOUSE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1710-S1711] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-04-13HealthcareEconomyS1710
RECOGNIZING MILL CREEK CAFERECOGNIZING MILL CREEK CAFE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1710] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING MILL…
Floor Speech2026-03-26ImmigrationHealthcareEnvironmentHR7147S1648
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--ResumedDEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--Resumed Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1648-S1659] From the Congressional Record Online through…
Floor Speech2026-03-25CeremonialEconomyEnvironmentS1611
RECOGNIZING HANDS JEWELERSRECOGNIZING HANDS JEWELERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1611] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADDITIONAL…
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