Joni Ernst
Sen · Republican · IA
Where they stand
Every rated Senate member for the selected period — dots are members, the shaded band is the middle 50% of each party, the tick is the party median.
Trend vs. medians
Joni Ernst's score per year against the Senate, party, and Congress-wide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
Joni Ernst vs. the Republican median and the Senate median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where Joni Ernst broke from the Republican majority in the Senate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sen. Joni Ernst's voting record?
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) earned a 83% ILA score for 2025, clearing the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles. Joni Ernst was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, an award given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard. Across 4 years rated, Joni Ernst's lifetime ILA score averages 74%. Joni Ernst serves Iowa in the U.S. Senate.
How aligned is Joni Ernst with limited-government principles?
Joni Ernst earned a 83% ILA score in 2025 and was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA. Joni Ernst cleared the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles.
What is Joni Ernst's ILA score?
Joni Ernst has a 83% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, Joni Ernst's lifetime average is 74%.
Has Joni Ernst received recognition from ILA?
Joni Ernst was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard.