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James E. Risch
U.S. Senator · Idaho
- Republican
- Since 2009
- Tenure: 2–3 terms
Refreshed 12 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
U.S. Senate roll-call votes
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Congress.gov bill records
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-11 | Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion S. 3385”Cloture Motion Rejected | S 3385 — Lower Health Care Costs Act | Proposed |
| 2025-12-11 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion S. 3386”Cloture Motion Rejected | S 3386 — Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025 | Proposed |
| 2025-12-11 | Sponsored | SRES 545 — A resolution designating December 6, 2025, as "National Miners Day". | Passed 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-12-11 | Sponsored | S 3456 — Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act | Proposed |
| 2025-12-11 | Sponsored | S 3436 — Caring for Veterans and Strengthening National Security Act | Active |
| 2025-12-10 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 532”Cloture Motion Agreed to | SRES 532 — An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. | Passed 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-12-10 | Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 82”Motion to Proceed Agreed to | SJRES 82 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act". | Failed |
| 2025-12-09 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN466-5”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-12-09 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN466-5”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-12-09 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN615-1”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-12-09 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN615-1”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-12-09 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN466-1”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-12-08 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN466-1”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-12-08 | Sponsored | SRES 536 — A resolution designating December 2, 2025, as "World Nuclear Energy Day". | Passed 2025-12-08 |
| 2025-12-04 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN520-4”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-12-04 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 520”Cloture Motion Rejected | SRES 520 — An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. | Proposed |
| 2025-12-04 | Voted yea on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 131”Joint Resolution Passed | HJRES 131 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision. | Passed 2025-12-11 |
| 2025-12-04 | Sponsored | S 3366 — Back the Blue Act of 2025 | Proposed |
| 2025-12-04 | Sponsored | S 3358 — Native American Seeds Act of 2025 | Proposed |
| 2025-12-03 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN520-4”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-12-03 | Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 91”Motion to Proceed Agreed to | SJRES 91 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision". | Active |
| 2025-12-03 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN520-3”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-12-03 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN520-3”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-12-02 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN520-2”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-12-02 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN520-2”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) |