Joni Ernst

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Ernst voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.

1. Armed Forces & National Security 2% · 1 of 41 party 0%
2. Economics and Public Finance 1% · 1 of 184 party 1%

Where Ernst broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Oct 2, 2026

  ICYMI: Who Are the Millionaires Collecting Unemployment? IRS Letter to Ernst Reveals the Answer

  Highlighted IRS data showing 10,100 millionaires collected $97.4 million in unemployment benefits in 2024.

  “My message to the affluent finance bros being cut off from Uncle Sam's unemployment trust fund is simple: If you are fortunate enough to make $1 million or more per year without having to work, then you should be counting your blessings — not collecting jobless benefits.”

  Social WelfareAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Ernst to Senate Democrats: Stop Letting Big Tech Pass the Buck

  Criticized Senate Democrats for blocking Ratepayer Protection Act on data center costs.

  “In Iowa, we believe in a simple rule: you plug in, you pay up.”

  Ratepayer Protection ActAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Ernst: America Can’t Hit Pause on AI While China Charges Ahead

  Questioned witnesses on AI development and cybersecurity during subcommittee hearing.

  “AI has been so helpful in medical research and protecting our troops from drone swarms or missile attacks… so we need to keep moving forward. If we pause, we're not going to see China pause.”

  CybersecurityAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Democrats Block Ernst Effort to Protect Taxpayer Dollars from Fraudsters

  Criticized Democrats for blocking anti-fraud package worth $240 billion in savings.

  “if grift was a government agency, the Department of Fraud would be the fifth largest.”

  Fraud EnforcementAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  Ernst Investigation Reveals Fraudsters Becoming Billionaires by Bilking Taxpayers

  Released investigation revealing fraudsters billed government health programs over $21 billion.

  “While Iowans are juggling rising health care costs, these criminals are building empires by stealing from government health care programs and using the proceeds to bankroll mansions, luxury cars, and lavish lifestyles. Fraudsters are literally putting the con in convertible. For too long, Washington focused on taxing…”

  Fraud EnforcementAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  Ernst, Grassley Mark 15 Years of Iowa-Kosovo Partnership

  Introduced resolution recognizing 15-year partnership between Iowa National Guard and Kosovo.

  “Having served in the Iowa National Guard and trained alongside the Kosovo Security Forces during my service, I know firsthand the value of the partnership between Iowa and the Kosovo Security Force that has been built over the past 15 years.”

  Armed Forces and National SecurityAI-read

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Ernst voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 100 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 208 (median 308), 106 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Commerce, Agriculture and Food.

• S.Res. 916 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.Introduced Sep 28, 2026 Passed a chamber
• S. 5314 No Cash for Cohabitating Kins of Crooks ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
• S. 5294 Keeping China Off the Rails Act of 2026Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
• S. 4747 Stopping Fraudulent Payments ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Aug 4, 2026 In committee
• S. 1199 SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension ActExtends Small Business Administration authority to investigate and prosecute fraud in lending programs. AI-readCommerce · Introduced Aug 4, 2026 Introduced
• S. 4952 Protecting American Taxpayers ActUnknown; bill summary not yet available. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 20, 2026 Out of committee
• S. 4940 Specialized Infant Formula Protection ActAgriculture and Food · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
• S. 4892 SMART Energy Efficiency Standards ActEnergy · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee

How often Ernst voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Ernst’s campaign raised $2.0M: $997K (50%) from individuals and $637K (32%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.9M.

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 Ernst

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 160.

1. Growth Energy Trade association PAC
2. Moreno Member’s leadership PAC
3. Northeast Senate Victory Committee Member’s leadership PAC

Ernst’s own leadership PAC: Jobs Opportunity and New Ideas PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.