John Hoeven

Republican Senator, North Dakota

17 bills154 cosponsored$390K raised890 votes recorded

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Official biography

Congressional source

Roots

“Senator Hoeven was born in Bismarck.” source

Education

“a master’s degree in business administration from Northwestern University in 1981” source
“He earned a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College in 1979” source

Career

“From 1993-2000, he served as president and CEO of the Bank of North Dakota.” source
“He served as executive vice president of First Western Bank in Minot from 1986 to 1993” source

Public service

“following ten years of service as the state’s governor” source

Legislation

S 5360cosponsor

A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to reauthorize the Rural and Municipal Utility Advanced Cybersecurity Grant and Technical Assistance Program, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

2026-08-07

SRES 837cosponsor

A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

2026-08-06

S 5337cosponsor

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for extensions of detention of certain aliens ordered removed, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-08-06

SRES 824cosponsor

A resolution designating August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children's Day".

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

Voting Record

655 yea226 nay9 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

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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$390K

Small donors $770Large individual $175KPACs $174K

Spent $282KCash $675K

2024 cycle$531K

Small donors $26KLarge individual $192KPACs $214K

Spent $484KCash $567K

2022 cycle$3.3M

Small donors $68K

Top Contributors

GENERAL ATOMICS$21K

MOORE ENGINEERING INC$8K

ARNOLD VENTURES$7K

ICEBREAKER STRATEGIES$7K

MICHAEL BEST$6K

AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION$5K

RED TRAIL ENERGY$5K

BIOSCIENCE ASSOCIATION OF ND$5K

LOCKHEED MARTIN$5K

VALLEY CROP INSURANCE$5K

Committees

Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology
Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research
Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety

Senate Committee on Appropriations

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Department of Defense
Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Energy and Water Development
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Energy
Water and Power

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs

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

yea

Service History

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

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

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

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Campaign financeTracked · 9
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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

SRES 794cosponsor

A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3194; text: CR S3218)

2026-06-24

S 4933cosponsor

A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals who fought for or with the United States against the armed forces of Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater and became prisoners of war from December 8, 1941, to August 15, 1945.

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

2026-06-24

S 4851sponsor

A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to establish State assistance for soil health and wildlife habitat, and for other purposes.

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

2026-06-22

S 4853sponsor

A bill to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to modify the BARD Fund, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2026-06-22

S 4852sponsor

A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to make fertilizer storage facilities eligible for farm storage facility loans, and for other purposes.

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

2026-06-22

S 4785cosponsor

A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Tribal organizations to carry out the food distribution program on Indian reservations, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

2026-06-15

SRES 758cosponsor

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2026 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2026, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2670; text: CR S2666)

2026-06-08

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 4672cosponsor

A bill to require the Postal Service to implement recommendations from the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service for improving identification and notification of undelivered and partially delivered routes, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2026-06-03

SRES 755cosponsor

A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)

2026-06-01

SRES 739cosponsor

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)

2026-05-19

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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

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H.R. 5334, as amended

yea

2026-08-07

vote

Paul Amdt. No. 6715

nay

2026-08-07

vote

S 5337: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for extensions of detention of certain aliens ordered removed, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

SRES 837: A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".

cosponsor

2026-08-06

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 824: A resolution designating August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children's Day".

cosponsor

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

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

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Walter Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence

yea

2026-07-27

vote

SRES 813: A resolution designating July 25, 2026, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

yea

2026-07-23

vote

Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit

yea

2026-07-23

vote

Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 180 from the Committee on Foreign Relations

nay

2026-07-23

vote