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James E. Risch
U.S. Senator · Idaho
- Republican
- Since 2009
- Tenure: 2–3 terms
Refreshed 16 h ago
As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1Contact info
Capitol office
483 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-2752
District offices
Boise · Coeur d'Alene · Idaho Falls · Lewiston · Pocatello · Twin Falls
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- Capitol office: 483 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 · 202-224-2752
- 350 N. 9th St., Suite 302, Boise, ID, 83702 · 208-342-7985
- 610 Hubbard, Suite 213, Harbor Plaza, Coeur d'Alene, ID, 83814 · 208-667-6130
- 901 Pier View Dr., Suite 202A, Idaho Falls, ID, 83402 · 208-523-5541
- 313 D St., Suite 106, Lewiston, ID, 83501 · 208-743-0792
- 275 South 5th Avenue, Suite 144, Pocatello, ID, 83201 · 208-236-6817
- 1411 Falls Avenue East, Suite 201, Twin Falls, ID, 83301 · 208-734-6780
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Sponsored and enacted bills
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Stale, last successful update 2026-10-23
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Scorecard
Voting Record
47.3/ 100
Ranked 27 of 52 in the Senate majority
Voting Record
47.3/ 100
How this score is calculated:
Roll calls cast
889 of 906 while seated (98.1%)
43rd percentile in cohort · 30 % weight
Substantive bills sponsored
49 of 49 sponsored · 59.5 points
49th percentile in cohort · 70 % weight
Bills enacted
0 sponsored · 5 cosponsored
0 passed a chamber · 9 reported · 40 introduced
Promise Adherence
0 of 5 promises scored
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Promise Adherence
0 of 5 promises scored
How this score is calculated:
Reviewed promises
0 scored of 5 needed
0 promises from 0 sources this term
Days in office this term
2,129 days (180 needed)
Promise capture coverage
0 of 3 source kinds settled
Recent activity
| Date | Action | Policy | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN1129”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-09-30 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN1129”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-09-30 | Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | HR 9340 — Ratepayer Protection Act | Active |
| 2026-09-30 | Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | HR 7008 — Stop Insider Trading Act | Active |
| 2026-09-30 | Sponsored | SRES 934 — A resolution designating October 10, 2026, as "American Girls in Sports Day". | Proposed |
| 2026-09-30 | Sponsored | S 5608 — Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2026 | Proposed |
| 2026-09-30 | Sponsored | SRES 942 — A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week. | Passed 2026-09-30 |
| 2026-09-29 | Voted nay on “On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852”Motion to Discharge Rejected | SRES 852 — A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. | Active |
| 2026-09-29 | Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197”Motion to Proceed Rejected | SJRES 197 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program". | Active |
| 2026-09-29 | Sponsored | SRES 923 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week". | Passed 2026-09-29 |
| 2026-09-28 | Voted yea on “On Passage of the Bill S. 4668”Bill Passed | S 4668 — Protect College Sports Act of 2026 | Active |
| 2026-09-28 | Voted nay on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”Amendment Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-09-28 | Voted nay on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”Amendment Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-09-28 | Voted nay on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”Amendment Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-09-28 | Voted nay on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”Amendment Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-09-28 | Voted yea on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”Amendment Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-09-28 | Sponsored | SRES 912 — A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people. | Proposed |
| 2026-09-28 | Sponsored | SRES 913 — A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas. | Passed 2026-09-28 |
| 2026-09-24 | Voted nay on “On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89”Concurrent Resolution Rejected | HCONRES 89 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. | Failed |
| 2026-09-24 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion S. 4668”Cloture Motion Agreed to | S 4668 — Protect College Sports Act of 2026 | Active |
| 2026-09-24 | Voted yea on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”Amendment Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-09-23 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN999-1”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-09-23 | Sponsored | SRES 897 — A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona. | Passed 2026-09-23 |
| 2026-09-23 | Sponsored | SRES 891 — A resolution designating the week of September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States. | Proposed |
| 2026-09-23 | Sponsored | S 5484 — Affordable HOMES Act of 2026 | Proposed |