Score · IA-0 · 2023 Session

Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

RepublicanIA-0 · IowaUnited States Senate

Across 92 tracked votes this session, Ernst voted the way their constituents wanted on 22 of them — and broke from them on 16.

F57.9

Accountability score

Voter alignment

57.9%

Voted with voters on 22 of 38 cast

Aligned votes

22

Matched what DDP members wanted

Broke from voters

16

Voted opposite member position

No vote cast

54

Absent or no recorded vote

Compared to peers

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Over time

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Where the gaps are

Broke from voters

On these 16 bills, Ernst cast a recorded vote opposite the position constituents wanted.

SJRES198 · Jul 16, 2026

A Joint Resolution for Congressional Disapproval of a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Rule

Voters wanted

Yes

Rep voted

No

SJRES185 · Jun 24, 2026

A Joint Resolution to Direct the Removal of U.S. Armed Forces from Hostilities in Iran

Voters wanted

Yes

Rep voted

No

SJRES138 · Apr 15, 2026

A Joint Resolution Disapproving Proposed Foreign Military Sale to Israel

Voters wanted

Yes

Rep voted

No

HR7147 · Mar 26, 2026

Extending Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Funding for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30 2026

Voters wanted

No

Rep voted

Yes

SJRES84 · Jan 13, 2026

A joint resolution for congressional disapproval of CMS rule on ACA Marketplace Integrity

Voters wanted

Yes

Rep voted

No

S3385 · Dec 11, 2025

Lower Health Care Costs Act

Voters wanted

Yes

Rep voted

No

By policy area

Where the gaps appear

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Full record

Every tracked vote

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SJRES37A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from CanadaYesNo Broke
SJRES31Congressional disapproval of the EPA rule on reclassification of sources under the Clean Air ActNoYes Broke
SJRES53Disapproval of arms sales to QatarYesNo Broke
HR1One Big Beautiful Bill ActNoYes Broke
HR4Rescissions Act of 2025NoYes Broke
SJRES83A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilitiesYesNo Broke
S2882Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026YesNo Broke
SJRES77A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on imports from CanadaYesNo Broke
SJRES88A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose tariffsYesNo Broke
S3386Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025NoYes Broke
S3385Lower Health Care Costs ActYesNo Broke
SJRES84A joint resolution for congressional disapproval of CMS rule on ACA Marketplace IntegrityYesNo Broke
HR7147Extending Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Funding for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30 2026NoYes Broke
SJRES138A Joint Resolution Disapproving Proposed Foreign Military Sale to IsraelYesNo Broke

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