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James E. Risch

U.S. Senator · Idaho

  • Republican
  • Since 2009
  • Tenure: 2–3 terms

Refreshed 10 h ago

As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1

Contact 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

  • U.S. Senate roll-call votes

    Votes and participation (senate.gov)

  • Congress.gov bill records

    Sponsored and enacted bills

  • congress-legislators

    Terms, committees, offices

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

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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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

Impact History (coming soon)

0 of 10 matched votes

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How this score is calculated:

  • Matched votes

    0 of 10 needed

  • District opinion cells

    0 snapshots frozen

    Needs ≥ 25 verified respondents and a lean ≥ 0.15

Approval Rating

0 of 1 public poll on record

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How this score is calculated:

  • Public polls averaged

    0 of 1 needed

  • Polls on file for this officeholder

    None recorded yet

  • Most recent fieldwork

    No poll on record

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Recent activity

DateActionPolicyStatus
2026-02-02Recorded leave of absence on “On the Cloture Motion PN726-5”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-02-02SponsoredS 3752 — SAVE America ActProposed
2026-01-30Voted yea on “On Passage of the Bill H.R. 7148”Bill PassedHR 7148 — Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Passed 2026-02-03
2026-01-30Voted nay on “On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287)”Motion RejectedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-01-30Voted nay on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4290 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)”Amendment RejectedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-01-30Voted nay on “On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4286 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)”Motion to Table Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-01-30Voted nay on “On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4234 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)”Motion to Table Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-01-30Voted nay on “On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4236 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)”Motion to Table Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-01-30Voted yea on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4272 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)”Amendment RejectedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-01-29Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7148”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed RejectedHR 7148 — Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Passed 2026-02-03
2026-01-29SponsoredSRES 592 — A resolution supporting the designation of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.Passed 2026-01-29
2026-01-28SponsoredS 3713 — No Climate Treaties Act of 2026Proposed
2026-01-27Recorded leave of absence on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3627”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed RejectedS 3627 — Pregnant Students’ Rights ActProposed
2026-01-27SponsoredSRES 587 — A resolution designating the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as "National School Choice Week".Proposed
2026-01-27SponsoredS 3697 — SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026Proposed
2026-01-15Voted yea on “On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6938”Bill PassedHR 6938 — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026Passed 2026-01-23
2026-01-15Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6938”Cloture Motion Agreed toHR 6938 — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026Passed 2026-01-23
2026-01-15SponsoredS 3650 — Child Interstate Abortion Notification ActProposed
2026-01-15SponsoredSRES 585 — A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Ben Nighthorse Campbell.Passed 2026-01-15
2026-01-14Voted yea on “On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 98”Point of Order Well TakenSJRES 98 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.Active
2026-01-13Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 84”Motion to Proceed RejectedSJRES 84 — 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 relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".Active
2026-01-12Recorded leave of absence on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6938”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed toHR 6938 — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026Passed 2026-01-23
2026-01-08Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN615-2”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-01-08Voted nay on “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98”Motion to Discharge Agreed toSJRES 98 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.Active
2026-01-08SponsoredS 2378 — SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025Proposed
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