Federal · U.S. Senate
John Hoeven
U.S. Senator · North Dakota · Party: Republican
65 final-passage votes on record.
Record at a glance
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Office
- Office
- U.S. Senator
- District
- North Dakota
- Party
- Republican
- Term
- Since 2011
- Body
- U.S. Senate
- Website
- Official site ↗
Source
Last verified Oct 8, 2026.
Official source ↗Photo: <a href="http://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/generic/Photo_Collection_of_the_Senate_Historical_Office.htm">Courtesy U.S. Senate Historical Office</a>
No platform recorded yet
This tab shows John Hoeven's platform in two parts. In their own words: a short excerpt, word for word, from their own Issues or Priorities page, with a link to the whole page, and statements their office submits, labeled as such. Commitments tracked: specific, checkable promises (signing a named bill, funding a program at a stated amount, finishing a project by a date), each quoted with its date and source and checked in code before it's published, with a status that changes only with evidence.
How the platform is recordedShowing every recorded vote. Procedural, amendment, committee, and nomination votes are labeled.
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S.J.Res. 33
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
On the Motion to Discharge
No Source ↗ -
Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
On the Cloture Motion
Not voting Source ↗ -
Dean Sauer, of Missouri, to be Solicitor General of the United States
On the Nomination
Yes Source ↗ -
H.J.Res. 24
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".
On the Joint Resolution
Yes Source ↗ -
H.J.Res. 24
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".
On the Motion to Proceed
Yes Source ↗ -
S.J.Res. 37
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.
On the Joint Resolution
No Source ↗ -
Harmeet Dhillon, of California, to be an Assistant Attorney General
On the Cloture Motion
Yes Source ↗ -
Dean Sauer, of Missouri, to be Solicitor General of the United States
On the Cloture Motion
Yes Source ↗ -
Matthew Whitaker, of Iowa, to be United States Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, with the rank and status of Ambassador
On the Nomination
Yes Source ↗ -
Matthew Whitaker, of Iowa, to be United States Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, with the rank and status of Ambassador
On the Cloture Motion
Yes Source ↗ -
Paul Lawrence, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs
On the Nomination
Yes Source ↗ -
Paul Lawrence, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs
On the Cloture Motion
Yes Source ↗ -
S.J.Res. 18
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".
On the Joint Resolution
Yes Source ↗ -
S.J.Res. 18
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".
On the Motion to Proceed
Yes Source ↗ -
H.J.Res. 25
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".
On the Joint Resolution
Yes Source ↗ -
H.J.Res. 25
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".
On the Motion to Proceed
Yes Source ↗ -
Michael Faulkender, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury
On the Nomination
Yes Source ↗ -
Michael Faulkender, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury
On the Cloture Motion
Yes Source ↗ -
Aaron Reitz, of Texas, to be an Assistant Attorney General vice Hampton Y. Dellinger
On the Nomination
Yes Source ↗ -
Aaron Reitz, of Texas, to be an Assistant Attorney General vice Hampton Y. Dellinger
On the Cloture Motion
Yes Source ↗ -
James Bishop, of North Carolina, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget
On the Nomination
Yes Source ↗ -
James Bishop, of North Carolina, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget
On the Cloture Motion
Yes Source ↗ -
Martin Makary, of Virginia, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services
On the Nomination
Yes Source ↗ -
Martin Makary, of Virginia, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services
On the Cloture Motion
Yes Source ↗ -
Jayanta Bhattacharya, of California, to be Director of the National Institutes of Health
On the Nomination
Yes Source ↗ -
Jayanta Bhattacharya, of California, to be Director of the National Institutes of Health
On the Cloture Motion
Yes Source ↗ -
Michael Kratsios, of South Carolina, to be Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
On the Nomination
Yes Source ↗ -
Michael Kratsios, of South Carolina, to be Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
On the Cloture Motion
Not voting Source ↗ -
Christopher Landau, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of State
On the Nomination
Yes Source ↗ -
John Phelan, of Florida, to be Secretary of the Navy
On the Nomination
Yes Source ↗ -
Christopher Landau, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of State
On the Cloture Motion
Yes Source ↗ -
John Phelan, of Florida, to be Secretary of the Navy
On the Cloture Motion
Yes Source ↗ -
H.R. 1968
A bill making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
On Passage of the Bill
Yes Source ↗ -
To reduce the amount appropriated for the United States Agency for International Development.
On the Amendment
No Source ↗ -
To prohibit the use of appropriated amounts by DOGE.
On the Amendment
No Source ↗ -
To make veteran Federal employees who were involuntarily dismissed without cause eligible for reinstatement and to require reports from Executive agencies on the number of veteran employees fired from such agencies.
On the Amendment
No Source ↗ -
To except the application of certain rescissions.
On the Amendment
No Source ↗ -
H.R. 1968
A bill making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
On the Cloture Motion
Yes Source ↗ -
S. 331
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
On Passage of the Bill
Yes Source ↗ -
Stephen Feinberg, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of Defense
On the Nomination
Yes Source ↗ -
Stephen Feinberg, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of Defense
On the Cloture Motion
Yes Source ↗ -
S. 331
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
On the Cloture Motion
Yes Source ↗ -
Jeffrey Kessler, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security
On the Nomination
Yes Source ↗ -
Jeffrey Kessler, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security
On the Cloture Motion
Yes Source ↗ -
William Pulte, of Florida, to be Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency for a term of five years
On the Nomination
Yes Source ↗ -
William Pulte, of Florida, to be Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency for a term of five years
On the Cloture Motion
Yes Source ↗ -
Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Deputy Secretary of Labor
On the Nomination
Yes Source ↗ -
Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Deputy Secretary of Labor
On the Cloture Motion
Yes Source ↗ -
Stephen Miran, of New York, to be Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers
On the Nomination
Yes Source ↗ -
Stephen Miran, of New York, to be Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers
On the Cloture Motion
Yes Source ↗
Raised · 2025–2026
$389,847
Spent $282,327 · Cash on hand $674,824 as of Jun 30, 2026
Money raised by John Hoeven's campaign committees in 2025–2026, through Jun 30, 2026 (latest report: july quarterly 2026), as reported to the Federal Election Commission. These are facts about money, shown beside the voting record; they don't explain any vote.
Where it came from
- Small individual donors ($200 or less)$7700%
- Larger individual donors (more than $200)$174,85045%
- PACs and other political committees$174,10045%
- Political party committees$00%
- The candidate (own money and loans)$00%
- Other (transfers, refunds, interest)$40,12810%
For comparison, the average of the 98 senators with 2025–2026 filings loaded: raised $5,036,442; PACs 18% of money raised; small donors 19%; cash on hand $4,588,845. A senator's fundraising varies with where they are in a six-year term.
Top PACs
- CONTINUING AMERICA'S STRENGTH & SECURITY PAC$10,000
- AMERICAN PISTACHIO GROWERS PISTACHIO POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$8,000
- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF FARMER COOPERATIVES C0-OP/PAC$7,500
- FARMERS' RICE COOPERATIVE FUND$7,500
- NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL COMMITTEE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CO$5,000
- TEXAS FARM BUREAU AGFUND$5,000
- ALLIANCE FOR PHARMACY COMPOUNDING PAC$5,000
- JOBS OPPORTUNITY AND NEW IDEAS PAC$5,000
- PLAINS COTTON GROWERS INC PAC$5,000
- MISSISSIPPI FARM BUREAU FEDERATION FURTHERING AGRICULTURE FO$5,000
The 10 largest of $174,100 from PACs and other political committees (45% of all money raised). Every PAC contribution at the FEC ↗
Outside spending for and against
None reported.
None reported.
Independent expenditures: spending on ads and outreach about this member, without coordinating with the campaign. This money isn't given to the campaign. FEC record ↗
Top contributing industries (approximate)
- Agriculture and food$69,400
- Finance, insurance and banking$34,200
- Pharmaceuticals and medical products$16,700
- Other members' leadership PACs and campaigns$15,000
- Issue and advocacy groups$15,000
- Energy and utilities$13,950
- Lawyers and lobbyists$13,600
- Technology and telecommunications$9,700
Approximate. Industries are assigned by keywords in PAC and employer names (how); 67% of these dollars matched an industry, and the rest are left unclassified rather than guessed. Employer amounts count only donors who gave more than $200, from the campaign's principal committee.
Donors' employers
- GENERAL ATOMICS$21,000
- ARNOLD VENTURES$7,000
- AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION$5,300
- LOCKHEED MARTIN$5,000
- VALLEY CROP INSURANCE$5,000
- CORN REFINERS ASSOCIATION$3,750
- CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS$2,700
- FIERCE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS$2,500
- KATHY FOWLER AGENCY$2,500
- STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA$2,500
Employers named by donors who gave more than $200, summed; an employer is listed only when 3 or more people named it. Individual donors are never listed.
Source: Federal Election Commission (John Hoeven at the FEC ↗), 2025–2026. Read Oct 3, 2026. Federal law bars using contributor information from FEC reports to ask for contributions or for commercial purposes; ThePillory shows totals only and has no donor export. Methodology
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