U.S. Senator from North Dakota · Class III
John Hoeven
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we measure
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 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 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 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 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 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 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 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 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 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 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and DevelopmentOn the Nomination | Not voting |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 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 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 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 41 statements and posts-
Hoeven Announces $5 Million EDA Grant to Support Phase II of Grand Farm Innovation Campus
Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) will award $5 million to support the second phase of Grand Farm’s Innovation Campus.
“With this $5 million in funding and today’s groundbreaking, we’re entering a new phase in Grand Farm’s history by providing a massive expansion of facilities and equipment so its work as an AgTech proving ground can continue on a year-round basis.”
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Hoeven to Hold Fireside Chat With NASA Administrator, Golden Dome Director at UAS Summit
Announced plans to host NASA Administrator and space officials at UAS Summit.
“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
Introduced bill to remove delays in baseload power generation project interconnection approvals.
“We need the ability to bring new baseload power online to meet growing electricity demand and ensure the reliability of our grid.”
GRID Power ActAI-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 ID requirements, criticized Democratic opposition.
“These two priorities have strong support from the American people, and we should pass this legislation.”
Stop Insider Trading Act VoteCongressional Stock TradingAI-read
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Hoeven criticized Democrats for blocking Ratepayer Protection Act to shield families from data center 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
◇ 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
Became law inside another bill (1)
- S.J.Res. 12 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".Identical bill became law as H.J.Res. 35 · Mar 14, 2025Via H.J.Res. 35
Hoeven’s own bill stalled, but the Congressional Research Service lists an identical bill, or one with similar text, that became law. Shown for context; not counted in the score, which follows the Center for Effective Lawmaking. How this works
Bills, 119th Congress
All 27 sponsored billsSponsored 27 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 227 (median 308), 100 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 223 | 100% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 207 | 38% |
| Other | 115 | 100% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 52 | 85% |
| Immigration | 37 | 27% |
| International Affairs | 36 | 17% |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 100% |
| Congress | 19 | 95% |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 68% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 79% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 100% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 14 | 100% |
| Energy | 13 | 100% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 77% |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 67% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 42% |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 100% |
| Health care | 9 | 100% |
| Housing and Community Development | 8 | 100% |
| Taxation | 7 | 57% |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 17% |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 6 | 100% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 100% |
| Health | 4 | 25% |
| Education & families | 3 | 100% |
| Education | 2 | 50% |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 0% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 100% |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 100% |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 100% |
| Families | 1 | 0% |
How often Hoeven voted with Republicans on each issue is part of 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
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Hoeven most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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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.
- Cassidy Member’s leadership PAC
- National Pork Producers Council Trade association PAC
- American Pistachio Growers Pistachio 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.
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Record over time
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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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