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James E. Risch

U.S. Senator · Idaho

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

Refreshed 13 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
2025-12-02Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN520-1”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-12-01Recorded leave of absence on “On the Cloture Motion PN520-1”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-12-01SponsoredS 3257 — John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation ActActive
2025-11-20Voted yea on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 130”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 130 — 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 Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.Passed 2025-12-11
2025-11-20SponsoredSRES 513 — A resolution designating November 22, 2025, as National Adoption Day and November 2025 as National Adoption Month to promote national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.Passed 2025-11-20
2025-11-19Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 76”Motion to Proceed RejectedSJRES 76 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule".Active
2025-11-19Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 89”Motion to Proceed Agreed toSJRES 89 — 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 "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".Active
2025-11-19Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN445-6”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-11-19SponsoredS 3226 — Bring Our Heroes Home ActProposed
2025-11-19SponsoredS 3199 — 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2026Active
2025-11-19SponsoredSRES 507 — A resolution designating November 20, 2025, as "National Rural Health Day".Passed 2025-11-19
2025-11-18Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN445-6”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-11-18SponsoredSRES 501 — A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.Passed 2025-11-18
2025-11-18SponsoredS 2858 — SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025Proposed
2025-11-10Voted yea on “On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5371”Bill PassedHR 5371 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Passed 2025-11-12
2025-11-10Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion H.R. 5371”Cloture Motion Agreed toHR 5371 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Passed 2025-11-12
2025-11-10Voted yea on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3937 to H.R. 5371 (No short title on file)”Amendment Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-11-10Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3937 to H.R. 5371 (No short title on file)”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-11-10Voted yea on “On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3941 to S.Amdt. 3937 to H.R. 5371 (No short title on file)”Motion to Table Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-11-10Voted nay on “On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3946 to S.Amdt. 3945 to H.R. 5371 (No short title on file)”Motion to Table FailedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-11-10Voted nay on “On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3947 to S.Amdt. 3946 to S.Amdt. 3945 to H.R. 5371”Motion to Table FailedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-11-10Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5371”Motion to Proceed Agreed toHR 5371 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Passed 2025-11-12
2025-11-09Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5371”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed toHR 5371 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Passed 2025-11-12
2025-11-09SponsoredS 3168 — Shutdown Fairness ActProposed
2025-11-07Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3012”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed RejectedS 3012 — Shutdown Fairness ActProposed
This score is a guide, not a verdict.