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James E. Risch
U.S. Senator · Idaho
- Republican
- Since 2009
- Tenure: 2–3 terms
Refreshed 7 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
Evidence & sources
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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
2,130 days (180 needed)
Promise capture coverage
0 of 3 source kinds settled
Recent activity
| Date | Action | Policy | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 107”Motion to Proceed Rejected | SJRES 107 — 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 "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities". | Active |
| 2026-03-24 | Voted nay on “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 116”Motion to Discharge Rejected | SJRES 116 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. | Active |
| 2026-03-24 | Voted yea on “On the Motion to Table S. 1383”Motion to Table Agreed to | S 1383 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 | Active |
| 2026-03-24 | Voted yea on “On the Motion to Table S. 1383”Motion to Table Agreed to | S 1383 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 | Active |
| 2026-03-24 | Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed PN697”Motion to Proceed Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-03-24 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN786-9”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-03-23 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN786-9”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-03-23 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN858”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-03-23 | Sponsored | S 1651 — Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 | Proposed |
| 2026-03-23 | Sponsored | S 3788 — CLEAR LABELS Act | Active |
| 2026-03-23 | Sponsored | S 567 — First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act | Active |
| 2026-03-22 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN858”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-03-21 | Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion S. 1383”Cloture Motion Rejected | S 1383 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 | Active |
| 2026-03-21 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4421 to S.Amdt. 4420 to S. 1383 (No short title on file)”Cloture Motion Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-03-20 | Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | HR 7147 — Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. | Passed 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-19 | Sponsored | SRES 653 — A resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day". | Passed 2026-03-19 |
| 2026-03-19 | Sponsored | SRES 652 — A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Japan Alliance and welcoming the visit of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae to the United States. | Passed 2026-03-19 |
| 2026-03-18 | Voted nay on “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118”Motion to Discharge Rejected | SJRES 118 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. | Active |
| 2026-03-17 | Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S. 1383”Motion to Proceed Agreed to | S 1383 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 | Active |
| 2026-03-17 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN787-4”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-03-17 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN787-4”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-03-17 | Sponsored | S 4117 — Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2026 | Proposed |
| 2026-03-17 | Sponsored | S 4108 — Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act | Proposed |
| 2026-03-12 | Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | HR 7147 — Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. | Passed 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-12 | Voted yea on “On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6644”Bill Passed | HR 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act | Passed 2026-07-11 |