John Hoeven
338 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-2551 Official site
As sponsor, from the 107th Congress
Of the bills they introduced
Signed on to someone else's bill
Roll calls tied to a bill
In the Congressional Record, from 2001
Held now, including subcommittees
Across 8 Congresses, most in the 116th at 39. In the 119th, 27 — 34 fewer than the median senator, who filed 61. Volume is not influence: the great majority of bills, from every member, never get a vote.
median for the chamber, that Congress
Biography
Focus
Drawn from the 216 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures 42
- Commemorative events and holidays 35
- Energy 34
- Armed Forces and National Security 32
- Congressional tributes 32
- North Dakota 32
- Congressional oversight 31
- Oil and gas 31
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 216.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Kevin Cramer 63
- Jon Tester 46
- John Barrasso 43
- Heidi Heitkamp 42
- Steve Daines 42
- John Boozman 41
Times each has cosponsored a bill this member introduced.
Record
Every recorded vote, bill and floor speech, newest first.
Recorded votes tied to a bill, including procedural motions on it such as cloture. Votes on nominations are not listed.
| Bill | Question | Voted | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 2347 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 2347 | Yea | Nov 10, 2026 |
| HR 2347 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 2347 | Yea | Nov 9, 2026 |
| HR 9340 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 | Yea | Sep 30, 2026 |
| HR 7008 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 | Yea | Sep 30, 2026 |
| SRES 852 | On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Nay | Sep 29, 2026 |
| SJRES 197 | On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 | Nay | Sep 29, 2026 |
| S 4668 | On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 | Yea | Sep 28, 2026 |
| HCONRES 89 | On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 | Nay | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 675 | Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 763. | Oct 29, 2026 |
| S 3257 | John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act | Held at the desk. | Oct 1, 2026 |
| SRES 945 | A resolution designating November 7, 2026, as "National Bison Day". | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272) | Sep 30, 2026 |
| S 465 | GRID Power Act | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. | Sep 30, 2026 |
| SRES 922 | A resolution designating October 26, 2026, as the "Day of the Deployed." | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176) | Sep 29, 2026 |
| S 5462 | FCHIP Extension Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Sep 23, 2026 |
| S 4040 | Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 655. | Sep 17, 2026 |
| S 1377 | Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 2067 | EUREKA Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6895-6896) | Sep 30, 2015 |
| S 1916 | Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 659. | Sep 29, 2015 |
| S 1867 | International Megan's Law to Prevent Child Exploitation Through Advanced Notification of Traveling Sex Offenders | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Sep 24, 2015 |
| S 1493 | Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2015 | Held at the desk. | Sep 24, 2015 |
| S 2015 | Protecting Local Business Opportunity Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Sep 17, 2015 |
| SRES 259 | A resolution honoring the bravery and heroism of those who selflessly prevented a deadly terrorist attack and saved countless lives while aboard a passenger train bound from Amsterdam to Paris on August 21, 2015. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6818; text as passed Senate: CR S6817) | Sep 17, 2015 |
| SJRES 22 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. | Veto message indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S147) | Sep 17, 2015 |
| S 1987 | Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2015 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Sep 15, 2015 |
Sections of the Congressional Record in which this member spoke or entered a written statement, as the Government Publishing Office tags them; floor business such as amendment texts is left out. Each links to the official Record.
| Date | Record section | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act | Senate floor |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Remarks during the legislative session | Senate floor |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Sanctioning Russia Act (Executive Calendar) | Senate floor |
| Jul 14, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027--Motion to Proceed | Senate floor |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts Act | Senate floor |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Remarks during the legislative session | Senate floor |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act | Senate floor |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Remembering Melissa and Mark Hortman (Executive Session) | Senate floor |
Committees
Current committees first, each with its role and years, and the subcommittees held now beneath it. Full history opens every role with its date and official record, and earlier subcommittee seats.
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee | Member | Feb 3, 2011 to Present | S.Res. 43 |
| Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology | Member | Listed Jun 2022 to present | Hearing, Jun 2022 |
| Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety | Chair | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Nutrition, Agricultural Research, and Specialty Crops | Member | Listed Oct 2011 to Dec 2022 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2011 |
| Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade | Ranking Member | Listed Feb 2014 to Oct 2022 | Congressional Directory, Feb 2014 |
| Rural Development and Energy | Member | Listed Jul 2018 to Jul 2020 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2018 |
| Jobs, Rural Economic Growth and Energy Innovation | Member | Listed Oct 2011 to May 2014 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2011 |
Full history
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Natural Resources Committee | Member | Feb 3, 2011 to Present | S.Res. 43 |
| Energy | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Water and Power | Chair | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Energy | Member | Listed Jun 2011 to Oct 2022 | Hearing, Jun 2011 |
| National Parks | Member | Listed Apr 2013 to Oct 2022 | Hearing, Apr 2013 |
| Water and Power | Member | Listed Oct 2022 to Oct 2022 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2022 |
| Public Lands, Forests, and Mining | Member | Listed May 2011 to Jul 2020 | Hearing, May 2011 |
| Water and Power | Member | Listed May 2011 to Sep 2012 | Hearing, May 2011 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Affairs Committee | Member | Jan 9, 2019 to Present | S.Res. 12 |
| Chair | Jan 5, 2017 to Jan 3, 2019 | S.Res. 7 · End of the 115th Congress | |
| Member | Feb 3, 2011 to Jan 3, 2017 | S.Res. 43 · End of the 114th Congress |
Earlier committees
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | Member | Jan 5, 2017 to Jan 3, 2019 | S.Res. 7 · End of the 115th Congress |
| Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management | Member | Listed Mar 2017 to Sep 2018 | Hearing, Mar 2017 |
The state
Who lives in ND, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2025, beside the nation.
U.S. 341,784,859
U.S. $84,780
U.S. 39.5
U.S. 11.8%
U.S. 37.4%
U.S. 5.9%
| People | ND | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 799,358 | 341,784,859 |
| Median age | 37.4±0.5 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 | 21.9%±0.3% | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 18.1%±0.3% | 19.0% |
| Citizens 18 and over | 601,423±4,621 | 249,178,715 |
| Veterans (of adults) | 6.4%±0.5% | 5.9% |
| With a disability | 12.0%±0.8% | 13.7% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.0%±0.8% | 14.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home | 7.9%±0.9% | 22.9% |
| Race and ethnicity | ND | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.4%±0.2% | 20.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.9%±0.2% | 55.0% |
| Black alone, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.4% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.3% | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 4.4%±0.4% | 0.6% |
| Income and work | ND | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,545±$2,073 | $84,780 |
| Income per person | $46,860±$1,343 | $47,171 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0%±0.9% | 11.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0%±0.4% | 4.9% |
| No health insurance | 8.0%±0.8% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 18.1±0.8 | 27.4 |
| Jobs in manufacturing | 7.9%±1.0% | 9.6% |
| Jobs in farming, forestry, fishing and mining | 7.4%±0.6% | 1.4% |
| Jobs in education and health care | 26.0%±1.5% | 24.4% |
| Education | ND | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| High school graduate or higher (25 and over) | 94.2%±0.6% | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25 and over) | 34.3%±1.2% | 37.4% |
| Housing | ND | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 352,013±3,073 | 134,063,422 |
| Housing units | 384,247±873 | 148,228,967 |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 61.8%±1.5% | 65.3% |
| Median home value | $281,700±$6,105 | $371,100 |
| Median rent | $1,071±$32 | $1,557 |
| Households with broadband | 92.2%±0.9% | 94.0% |
Survey estimates, each with its margin of error (±, at 90% confidence), for the state as drawn when the survey was taken. The map is at the top of the page.
Party, state and chamber are those of this member's most recent term. Bills and cosponsorships are held from the 107th Congress onwards and recorded votes from the 101st, so a member who served before those points will show fewer than they filed, or none. Committee service is held from the 107th Congress onwards, dated from the House and Senate resolutions and Congressional Record notices that seat and remove members. Subcommittee assignments are made inside each committee and carry no official date, so a subcommittee seat is shown from the first to the last printed hearing, Congressional Directory edition or official roster that lists the member. Vote counts cover roll calls tied to a bill; the chambers also vote on procedure and nominations, which are not listed here. Records come from Congress.gov and the Biographical Directory of Congress.
