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 currently serving as the president pro tempore of the United States Senate, a position he also held from 2019 to 2021. As the senior United States Senator from Iowa, he has served in this role since 1981 and is currently in his eighth term. His extensive tenure in the Senate underscores his significant influence and experience in American politics.
1980: Elected to the Senate
In 1980, Chuck Grassley was first elected to the Senate, defeating Democratic incumbent John Culver.
1986: Reelected to the Senate
In 1986, Chuck Grassley was reelected to the Senate, defeating the Democratic nominee, attorney John P. Roehrick. He won 98 counties, losing Wapello County.
1992: Reelected to the Senate
In 1992, Chuck Grassley was reelected to the Senate, defeating Democratic State Senator Jean Hall Lloyd-Jones. He won all 99 counties.
1998: Reelected to the Senate
In 1998, Chuck Grassley was reelected to the Senate, defeating former State Representative David Osterberg. He won all 99 counties.
2003: Received honoris causa membership from University of Northern Iowa
In 2003, Grassley received honoris causa membership in Omicron Delta Kappa from the University of Northern Iowa.
2004: Reelected to the Senate
In 2004, Chuck Grassley was reelected to the Senate, defeating former State Senator Arthur A. Small. He won all 99 counties.
May 17, 2007: Received lifetime achievement award from National Whistleblower Center
On May 17, 2007, Grassley received a lifetime achievement award from the National Whistleblower Center for his work on whistleblower protection.
2009: Received Health Policy Hero award
In 2009, the National Center for Health Research gave Grassley the Health Policy Hero award for his 2004 oversight of FDA legislative reforms and accountability.
2010: Named one of the hardest-working members of Congress
In 2010, The Hill named Grassley and Max Baucus the hardest-working members of Congress.
2014: Taxpayer Super Hero
In 2014, Chuck Grassley was called a "Taxpayer Super Hero" by the council for Citizens Against Government Waste.
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.
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: Sought Seventh Term in the Senate
In 2016, Chuck Grassley sought and won his seventh term in the Senate with over 60% of the vote. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump won Iowa with over 51% of the vote. He won 98 counties, losing Johnson County again.
November 8, 2022: Won Eighth Term in the Senate
On November 8, 2022, Chuck Grassley won the general election, defeating Democratic nominee Michael Franken and securing his eighth term in the Senate.
