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James E. Risch
U.S. Senator · Idaho
- Republican
- Since 2009
- Tenure: 2–3 terms
Refreshed 8 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
2,130 days (180 needed)
Promise capture coverage
0 of 3 source kinds settled
Recent activity
| Date | Action | Policy | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Sponsored | S 3314 — Written Informed Consent Act | Proposed |
| 2026-03-12 | Sponsored | S 645 — North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act | Active |
| 2026-03-11 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644”Cloture Motion Agreed to | HR 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act | Passed 2026-07-11 |
| 2026-03-11 | Voted yea on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4308 to H.R. 6644 (No short title on file)”Amendment Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-03-10 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4308 to H.R. 6644 (No short title on file)”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-03-10 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN711”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-03-10 | Sponsored | S 907 — Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025 | Proposed |
| 2026-03-10 | Sponsored | S 3985 — State Boating Act | Proposed |
| 2026-03-09 | Recorded leave of absence on “On the Cloture Motion PN711”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-03-05 | 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 |
| 2026-03-04 | Voted nay on “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104”Motion to Discharge Rejected | SJRES 104 — 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 |
| 2026-03-04 | Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644”Motion to Proceed Agreed to | HR 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act | Passed 2026-07-11 |
| 2026-03-04 | Sponsored | S 1260 — Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2025 | Proposed |
| 2026-03-04 | Sponsored | S 3984 — United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026 | Active |
| 2026-03-04 | Sponsored | SRES 626 — A resolution designating March 6, 2026, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day". | Passed 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-03-02 | Recorded leave of absence on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to | HR 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act | Passed 2026-07-11 |
| 2026-02-26 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN730-46”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-02-26 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN730-46”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-02-26 | Sponsored | SRES 622 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association. | Passed 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-02-26 | Sponsored | S 3940 — Access to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development Act | Proposed |
| 2026-02-26 | Sponsored | S 3938 — TAP Promotion Act | Proposed |
| 2026-02-25 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN730-19”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-02-25 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN730-19”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-02-25 | Sponsored | S 1415 — Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act | Proposed |
| 2026-02-25 | Sponsored | S 3916 — Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act | Proposed |