Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator, Iowa

74 bills168 cosponsored$328K raised890 votes recorded

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Official biography

Congressional source

Education

“B.A. 1955, M.A. 1956 Political Science University of Northern Iowa” source
“Grassley studied political science at the University of Northern Iowa” source
“Ph.D. work, University of Iowa” source

Career

“Adjunct government professor 1960s & 1970s” source
“Assembly line worker 1961-1971” source
“Grassley also spent several years as an adjunct professor teaching government courses” source
“Sheet metal shearer 1959-1961” source

Legislation

SRES 846sponsor

A resolution designating August 21, 2026, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569-4570)

2026-08-07

SRES 841cosponsor

A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2026-08-06

S 5326cosponsor

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to strengthen program integrity oversight for the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2026-08-06

S 5255cosponsor

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to define the purpose, role, duties, and professional qualification requirements for chaplains in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Voting Record

649 yea217 nay24 missed

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 5271

Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-46)

yea2026-08-08

Confirmation: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

Nomination Confirmed (50-49)

yea2026-08-08

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Todd Blanche to be Attorney General

Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-49)

yea2026-08-08

H.R. 6500, as amended

Bill Passed (90-6)

yea2026-08-08

Official statements and press releases from Chuck Grassley are archived, searchable, and updated daily at Capitol Releases, a companion project.

Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$328K

Small donors $102KLarge individual $123KPACs $53K

Spent $301KCash $360K

2024 cycle$770K

Small donors $263KLarge individual $221KPACs $109K

Spent $879KCash $333K

2022 cycle$9.5M

Small donors $2.1M

Top Contributors

DCI GROUP$7K

SPACEX$7K

BLACKSTONE$7K

GIZA$7K

AVG ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY$7K

COTTINGHAM BUTLER$6K

ARVIG ENTERPRISES$5K

ACLI$5K

COTTINGHAM & BUTLER$5K

KIRKE LLC$5K

Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade
Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research
Rural Development, Energy, and Credit

Senate Committee on Finance

International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness
Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy
Taxation and IRS Oversight

Senate Committee on the Budget

Senate Committee on the Judiciary

chair

United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 5271

yea

2026-08-08

vote

Confirmation: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

yea

2026-08-08

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Todd Blanche to be Attorney General

yea

2026-08-08

vote

H.R. 6500, as amended

yea

2026-08-08

vote

Motion to Table Budd Amdt. No. 6747

nay

Service History

Senate2023-01-03, 2029-01-03Republican

Senate2017-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican

Senate2011-01-05, 2017-01-03Republican

Senate2005-01-04, 2011-01-03Republican

Senate1999-01-06, 2005-01-03Republican

Senate1993-01-05, 1999-01-03Republican

Senate1987-01-06, 1993-01-03Republican

Senate1981-01-05, 1987-01-03

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BillsTracked · 242
Sponsored or cosponsored bills tracked from Congress.gov.
VotesTracked · 890
Roll-call positions parsed from official chamber XML.
CommitteesTracked · 12
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
Campaign financeTracked · 11
Top-line FEC numbers per election cycle.
Press releasesNot applicable
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“Elected to Iowa Legislature 1958” source
“Elected to U.S. House of Representatives 1974” source
“Elected to U.S. Senate 1980” source
“Grassley was first elected to the Iowa state legislature in 1958” source
“Senator Grassley was sworn in as Senate President pro tempore on January 3, 2025” source
“served there until Iowans sent him to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1974” source

Family

“Married Barbara Speicher 1954 Five children: Lee, Wendy, Robin, Michele, Jay” source

Also stated

“BORN September 17, 1933 in New Hartford, Iowa” source
“Chuck Grassley was born September 17, 1933, on a farm in Butler County, Iowa” source
“He began growing corn and soybeans at an early age” source
“where he continues to farm today” source
“worked on various factory floors over a span of two decades, and was a member of the International Association of Machinists” source

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SRES 823cosponsor

A resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)

2026-07-30

SRES 821sponsor

A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391)

2026-07-30

S 5185cosponsor

A bill to provide for auditing of the Pentagon.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

2026-07-30

SRES 818sponsor

A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4351; text: CR S4338-4339)

2026-07-29

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S 5161sponsor

A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to adjust the period during which amounts transferred by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to the account for customer education initiatives and non-awards expenses shall remain available, to strengthen anti-retaliation protections for whistleblowers, to ensure whistleblowers are informed of their rights, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

2026-07-29

S 5133cosponsor

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the time for filing certain information returns.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2026-07-27

SRES 809sponsor

A resolution designating June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June 2026 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4200; text: CR S4195-4196)

2026-07-21

S 5025cosponsor

Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

2026-07-16

SRES 801cosponsor

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.

Star Print ordered on the resolution.

2026-07-13

S 4854sponsor

A bill to amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to improve coordination with Federal housing assistance programs for youth who have experienced foster care.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2026-06-23

S 4826cosponsor

A bill to amend the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians Act to authorize the use of amounts in the Ukraine Support Fund for purchases by the Government of Ukraine of defense articles and services to respond to and recover from the consequences of the aggression of the Russian Federation.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2026-06-18

S 4775cosponsor

A bill to amend the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to clarify liability protections for firearms and associated manufacturers and retailers, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-11

S 4746sponsor

A bill to provide that certain discriminatory conduct by covered platforms shall be unlawful, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-10

S 4712sponsor

A bill to amend the National Security Act of 1947 to provide the Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community with law enforcement authority, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.

2026-06-09

S 4671cosponsor

A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for theft of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-03

S 4648cosponsor

A bill to improve transparency with respect to foreign influence on Department of Defense contractors.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

2026-06-01

Motion to Table Budd Amdt. No. 6747

Motion to Table Agreed to (61-32)

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Collins Amdt. No. 6732 to H.R. 6500

Cloture Motion Agreed to (91-6)

yea2026-08-07

Confirmation: En Bloc nominations provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

Nomination Confirmed (51-47)

yea2026-08-07

H.R. 5334, as amended

Bill Passed (86-11)

yea2026-08-07

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Paul Amdt. No. 6715

Amendment Rejected (32-64)

nay2026-08-07

Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 187

Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-50)

nay2026-08-05

Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)

yea2026-08-05

Confirmation: Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Nomination Confirmed (51-44)

yea2026-08-05

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)

yea2026-08-05

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6500

Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (89-4)

yea2026-08-03

S. Res. 817

Resolution Agreed to (50-47)

yea2026-07-30

Large individual $3.5M

Spent $10.9MCash $441K

2020 cycle$1.2M

Small donors $224KLarge individual $312KPACs $472K

Spent $289KCash $1.8M

2018 cycle$376K

Small donors $5KLarge individual $79KPACs $233K

Spent $477KCash $905K

2016 cycle$9.0M

Small donors $1.2MLarge individual $4.4MPACs $2.6M

Spent $9.8MCash $1.0M

2014 cycle$666K

Small donors $3KLarge individual $185KPACs $429K

Spent $387KCash $1.8M

2012 cycle$324K

Small donors $2KLarge individual $33KPACs $156K

Spent $631KCash $1.6M

2010 cycle$5.8M

Small donors $662KLarge individual $2.2MPACs $2.6M

Spent $6.7MCash $1.9M

2008 cycle$1.4M

Small donors $26KLarge individual $450KPACs $653K

Spent $490KCash $2.9M

2006 cycle$583K

Small donors $16KLarge individual $170KPACs $272K

Spent $558KCash $2.0M

SRES 846: A resolution designating August 21, 2026, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day".

sponsor

2026-08-07

legislation

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Collins Amdt. No. 6732 to H.R. 6500

yea

2026-08-07

vote

Confirmation: En Bloc nominations provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

yea

2026-08-07

vote

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H.R. 5334, as amended

yea

2026-08-07

vote

Paul Amdt. No. 6715

nay

2026-08-07

vote

S 5326: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to strengthen program integrity oversight for the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

SRES 841: A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

S 5255: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to define the purpose, role, duties, and professional qualification requirements for chaplains in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-05

legislation

Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 187

nay

2026-08-05

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

yea

2026-08-05

vote

Confirmation: Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

yea

2026-08-05

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

yea

2026-08-05

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6500

yea

2026-08-03

vote

SRES 823: A resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".

cosponsor

2026-07-30

legislation

S 5185: A bill to provide for auditing of the Pentagon.

cosponsor

2026-07-30

legislation

SRES 821: A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

sponsor

2026-07-30

legislation

S. Res. 817

yea

2026-07-30

vote

Motion to Discharge S.J. Res. 181

nay

2026-07-30

vote

Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 199

nay

2026-07-30

vote

S 5161: A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to adjust the period during which amounts transferred by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to the account for customer education initiatives and non-awards expenses shall remain available, to strengthen anti-retaliation protections for whistleblowers, to ensure whistleblowers are informed of their rights, and for other purposes.

sponsor

2026-07-29

legislation

SRES 818: A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".

sponsor

2026-07-29

legislation

Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 817

yea

2026-07-29

vote

Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334

yea

2026-07-29

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334

yea

2026-07-28

vote

Confirmation: Walter Clayton, of N.Y., to be Director of National Intelligence

yea

2026-07-28

vote

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House, Dist. 31979-01-15, 1981-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 31977-01-04, 1979-01-03Republican

House, Dist. 31975-01-14, 1977-01-03Republican

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