U.S. Senator from North Dakota · Class III
John Hoeven
Position · +0.40
- In office
- Senate 2011–now
15 years in CongressMore senior than 56% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 1%
- Committees
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry · Appropriations · Energy and Natural Resources
- Bills on
- Energy · Agriculture and Food · Armed Forces and National Security
- Age
- 69
Bottom line
Where Hoeven has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety (Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry)
- Chairman · Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Appropriations)
- Chairman · Water and Power (Energy and Natural Resources)
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry · 3rd in seniority on the majority side
- Appropriations · 5th in seniority on the majority side
- Energy and Natural Resources · 11th in seniority on the majority side
- Indian Affairs · 2nd in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- S. 465 GRID Power Act · Out of committee
- S. 4040 Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026 · Out of committee
- S. 675 Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act · Out of committee
- S. 2256 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Hoeven’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Hoeven breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Hoeven voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 1% · 2 of 184 party 1%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Hoeven broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/30/26 | Stop Insider Trading ActOn Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · This bill generally prohibits Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from purchasing stocks and requires public… | Yea |
| 09/29/26 | A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.On the Motion to Discharge | Nay |
| 09/29/26 | 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".On the Motion to Proceed | Nay |
| 09/28/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Amendment · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited… | Nay |
| 09/28/26 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026On the Amendment · This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited… | Nay |
| 06/18/26 | On the NominationGeorge Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development | Not voting |
| 04/23/26 | A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.On the Amendment · This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2026, sets forth budgetary levels for…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 01/30/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On the Motion to Table · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Hoeven is saying
All 40 statements and posts-
Hoeven to Hold Fireside Chat With NASA Administrator, Golden Dome Director at UAS Summit
Announced a UAS Summit featuring NASA Administrator and Golden Dome Director to advance drone technology.
“North Dakota is a global leader in unmanned technology, and we are leveraging our unique UAS ecosystem to grow our state’s role in the development of counter-drone technology and the next generation of space operations. I appreciate Administrator Isaacman and General Guetlein for accepting my invitation to this year’s…”
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Hoeven: Grid Power Act Advances Out of Energy Committee
Energy Committee approved bill to expedite baseload power generation interconnection to the electrical grid.
“We need the ability to bring new baseload power online to meet growing electricity demand and ensure the reliability of our grid.”
GRID Power ActEnergyAI-read
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Hoeven Votes for Stop Insider Trading Act With Save America Act Provisions
Hoeven voted for Stop Insider Trading Act with voter identification requirements.
“These two priorities have strong support from the American people, and we should pass this legislation.”
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Hoeven criticized Democrats for blocking Ratepayer Protection Act to protect families from higher energy costs.
“American families shouldn’t have to pay higher energy costs if a data center is built in their community.”
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Hoeven Secures $5.5 Million For Project Ultra to Expand Drone, Counter-Drone Capabilities
Secured $5.5 million for Project ULTRA to expand drone and counter-drone testing capabilities.
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Hoeven: Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act to Improve Fairness, Stability of College Athletics
Announced Senate passage of Protect College Sports Act with 77-22 bipartisan vote.
“It’s become the Wild, Wild West in college sports with unlimited transfers and more and more programs being eliminated.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Hoeven voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 80 of 100 in the Senate ┃ expected = average of 32 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Hoeven’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 21
- Action in committee 6
- Action beyond committee 5
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
21 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 20 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Bills, 119th Congress
All 27 sponsored billsSponsored 27 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 227 (median 307.5), 8 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Energy, Agriculture and Food, Armed Forces and National Security.
- S.Res. 945 A resolution designating November 7, 2026, as "National Bison Day".Introduced Sep 30, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S.Res. 922 A resolution designating October 26, 2026, as the "Day of the Deployed."Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S. 5462 FCHIP Extension ActHealth · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
- S. 489 Air Guard STATUS Act of 2025Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 7, 2026 In committee
- S. 4975 HEATS ActAddresses heating and energy policy under the HEATS Act framework. AI-readEnergy · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 811 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the adverse impacts on the United States of the recent Canadian wildfires and the importance of the Government of Canada to take responsibility for such impacts by increasing efforts to extinguish these fires and prevent their recurrence.International Affairs · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
- S. 4853 United States-Israel Agriculture Cooperation Improvement and Expansion ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Jun 22, 2026 In committee
- S. 4852 BINS Act of 2026Agriculture and Food · Introduced Jun 22, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 223 | 100% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 207 | 38% | Pro |
| Other | 115 | 100% | Pro |
| Immigration | 37 | 27% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 36 | 17% | Pro |
| Defense & national security | 34 | 97% | Pro |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 100% | Pro |
| Congress | 19 | 95% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 68% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 79% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 18 | 61% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 100% | Pro |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 14 | 100% | Pro |
| Energy | 13 | 100% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 77% | Pro |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 67% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 42% | Pro |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 100% | Pro |
| Health care | 9 | 100% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 57% | Pro |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 17% | Pro |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 6 | 100% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Health | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Education & families | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Education | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Families | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RTim ScottSC Senate100%agreement
- RDavid McCormickPA Senate100%agreement
- RKevin CramerND Senate100%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Hoeven most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Hoeven’s campaign raised $390K: $176K (45%) from individuals and $174K (45%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $675K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Hoeven
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 90.
- National Pork Producers Council Trade association PAC
- Cassidy Member’s leadership PAC
- American Pistachio Growers Pistachio Political Action Committee Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Hoeven this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inHoeven’s own leadership PAC: Dakota PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Hoeven’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, North DakotaRepublican2011–present
Seat
- State
- North Dakota
- Seat
- Class 3, senior senator
- Current term
- 2023–2029
- Age
- 69
Committees and roles
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Appropriations
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Chairman
- Department of Defense
- Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Energy and Water Development
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy
- Water and Power Chairman
- Indian Affairs
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-2551
338 Russell Senate Office Building - District offices
- Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, Watford City
- Website
- hoeven.senate.gov
- SenatorJohnHoeven
- senjohnhoeven
- YouTube
- senatorjohnhoevennd
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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