Joni Ernst — U.S. Senator from Iowa
Joni Ernst is a Republican Senator representing Iowa, serving a term from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Iowa |
| Current term | 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1970-07-01 |
| Bioguide ID | E000295 |
Election & Term History
Joni Ernst has held 2 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2015.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-06 – 2021-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Iowa | Republican |
| 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Iowa | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Joni Ernst has cast 866 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Joni Ernst is more liberal than 55% of Senate Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.536 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 55% of Senate Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 866 |
| Votes with own party | 99.1% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 19 of 890 (2.1%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Joni Ernst in?
Joni Ernst is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Iowa.
How long has Joni Ernst served in Congress?
Joni Ernst's first term on record began in 2015, and their current term runs from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Joni Ernst's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Joni Ernst is more liberal than 55% of Senate Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 866 recorded votes.
How often does Joni Ernst vote with their own party?
Joni Ernst has voted with the majority of their own party on 99.1% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 19 of 890 recorded votes (2.1%).