Chuck Grassley's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Chuck Grassley.

Chuck Grassley is a prominent American politician and the senior United States Senator from Iowa, serving since 1981. A Republican, he currently holds the position of president pro tempore of the Senate, a role he also filled previously. As a long-serving senator, Grassley is a significant figure in American politics.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals

1980: Grassley Elected to the Senate

In 1980, Chuck Grassley was first elected to the Senate, defeating Democratic incumbent John Culver.

1986: Grassley Reelected in 1986

In 1986, Chuck Grassley was reelected to the Senate, defeating the Democratic nominee, attorney John P. Roehrick.

1992: Grassley Reelected in 1992

In 1992, Chuck Grassley was reelected to the Senate, defeating Democratic state senator Jean Hall Lloyd-Jones.

1998: Grassley Reelected in 1998

In 1998, Chuck Grassley was reelected to the Senate, defeating former state representative David Osterberg.

2003: Omicron Delta Kappa Honoris Causa Membership

In 2003, Chuck Grassley's alma mater, the University of Northern Iowa, selected him for honoris causa membership in Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society.

2004: Grassley co-sponsored legislation giving King a posthumous award

In 2004, Chuck Grassley co-sponsored legislation giving King a posthumous award, which became law on October 25 that year.

2004: Grassley Reelected in 2004

In 2004, Chuck Grassley was reelected to the Senate, defeating former state senator Arthur A. Small.

2004: Oversight of Legislative Reforms and Accountability of the FDA

In 2009, the National Center for Health Research gave Chuck Grassley the Health Policy Hero award for his 2004 oversight of legislative reforms and accountability of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

May 17, 2007: Lifetime Achievement Award from National Whistleblower Center

On May 17, 2007, Chuck Grassley received a lifetime achievement award from the National Whistleblower Center for his work on whistleblower protection.

2009: Health Policy Hero Award

2010: Received "A" rating from NRA Political Victory Fund

In 2010, Grassley had an "A" rating from the NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF).

2010: Named Hardest-Working Member of Congress

In 2010, The Hill named Chuck Grassley and Max Baucus the hardest-working members of Congress.

2014: Grassley called 'Taxpayer Super Hero'

In 2014, Chuck Grassley was called a "Taxpayer Super Hero" by the council for Citizens Against Government Waste. He received a 100 percent rating from the group that year and has a lifetime rating of 78 percent.

September 2015: Received "Friend of Iowa Wind Energy" award

In September 2015, Grassley received the Dr. Harold D. Prior "Friend of Iowa Wind Energy" award from the Iowa Wind Energy Association for his commitment to supporting wind energy development in Iowa.

January 2016: Set record for most times without missed roll-call vote

In January 2016, Grassley set a record for the most times without a missed roll-call vote, having not missed one since July 1993.

2016: Grassley Reelected to Seventh Term

In 2016, Chuck Grassley sought and won his seventh term in the Senate with over 60% of the vote.

2016: Received "A+" rating and endorsement from NRA Political Victory Fund

In 2016, Grassley received an "A+" rating and endorsement from the NRA Political Victory Fund. According to a source from Splinter News, Grassley received $9,900 from the NRA during his 2016 election.

October 1, 2019: Defense of Trump-Ukraine Scandal Whistleblower

On October 1, 2019, Chuck Grassley defended the whistleblower in the Trump–Ukraine scandal, breaking with his party line. He stated that the whistleblower "appears to have followed the whistleblower protection laws and ought to be heard out and protected".