John Hoeven
U.S. Senator, North Dakota, Class III on the U.S. Senate
- 202-224-2551
- Official page
In the records we collect, John cast 915 recorded votes, voted with the final outcome 93% of the time, introduced 51 bills, and cosponsored 550 more.
"Final outcome" compares each Yea or Nay with whether the measure passed, across 906 votes. Counts cover the records listed at the end of this page.
Where John stands
On 772 recorded votes where members disagreed, John was on the prevailing side 716 times and in the minority 56 times. The minority votes were most often on fiscal policy - budget allocation and other / uncategorized.
- Government Operations - AppointmentsYes 235, No 1
- Voted yes on SRES520: An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. Cloture Motion Rejected 43 to 37, Dec 4, 2025. Record
- Voted yes on S2296: To require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of the Inspector General of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the.... Amendment Rejected 53 to 43, Oct 9, 2025. Record
What they bring forward
Topics of the bills they introduced, grouped into descriptive policy areas by the wording of each official title.
- Agriculture & Natural Resources8 bills
- Defense & Foreign Affairs5 bills
- Ceremonial & Recognition4 bills
- Public Health & Human Services4 bills
- Infrastructure - Water & Stormwater3 bills
- Education3 bills
- Infrastructure Spending - Roadways3 bills
- Not in a single policy area13 bills
When the vote split
Unanimous votes say little about how members differ. These are the recorded votes where members disagreed, most recent first.
- Yea
- Nay
- Absent or not voting
- Abstain or present
- Sep 30, 2026U.S. Senate
PN1129: Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
On the Cloture Motion
Cloture Motion Agreed to 53 to 47. Government Operations - Appointments. Official record
Hoeven - Sep 30, 2026U.S. Senate
PN1129: Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
On the Nomination
Bills they introduced
- S.Res. 945 (119th Congress), Agriculture & Natural ResourcesA resolution designating November 7, 2026, as "National Bison Day".Latest recorded action (2026-09-30): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272)
- S.Res. 922 (119th Congress), Ceremonial & RecognitionA resolution designating October 26, 2026, as the "Day of the Deployed."Latest recorded action (2026-09-29): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176)
- S. 5462 (119th Congress), Public Health & Human ServicesFCHIP Extension ActLatest recorded action (2026-09-23): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- S. 489 (119th Congress), Defense & Foreign AffairsAir Guard STATUS Act of 2025Latest recorded action (2025-02-06): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Where the campaign money comes from
Totals from official campaign finance reports. Occupations and locations are as reported by each contributor.
Raised $1,053,945 and spent $849,107 for the 2028 election, with $725,401 on hand as of Sep 29, 2026.
Source: FEC filing, S0ND00093
2028 campaign$1,052,144 in contributions
Who gave
- Candidate self-funding0%
- Political party committees0%
- Individuals (itemized, over $200)41%
- Individuals (unitemized, $200 or less)3%
- Political action committees (PACs)40%
- Other16%
Source: FEC filing, S0ND00093
2026 campaign
Individual contributors by occupation group
- Business owners & executives48%
- Other / Not classified18%
- Finance & insurance7%
- Sales & marketing6%
- Retired6%
- Other15%
Source:
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food SafetyChairman
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related AgenciesChairman
- Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Department of Defense
- Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
- Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Records used on this page
Each vote and bill above links to its own official record.