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James E. Risch
U.S. Senator · Idaho
- Republican
- Since 2009
- Tenure: 2–3 terms
Refreshed 15 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
Votes and participation (senate.gov)
Congress.gov bill records
Sponsored and enacted bills
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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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-27 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN520-5”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-10-23 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN520-5”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-10-23 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN368”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-10-23 | Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3012”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | S 3012 — Shutdown Fairness Act | Proposed |
| 2025-10-23 | Sponsored | S 3050 — PAID OFF Act of 2025 | Active |
| 2025-10-22 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN400-2”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-10-22 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN368”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-10-22 | Not voting on “On the Cloture Motion PN466-3”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-10-22 | Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5371”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | HR 5371 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 | Passed 2025-11-12 |
| 2025-10-21 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN346-5”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-10-21 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN400-2”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-10-21 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN346-5”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-10-21 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN466-6”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-10-21 | Sponsored | S 3020 — Judicial Efficiency Improvement Act | Proposed |
| 2025-10-20 | Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5371”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | HR 5371 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 | Passed 2025-11-12 |
| 2025-10-16 | Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 4016”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | HR 4016 — Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 | Active |
| 2025-10-16 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN466-6”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-10-16 | Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5371”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | HR 5371 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 | Passed 2025-11-12 |
| 2025-10-16 | Sponsored | S 2211 — Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 | Proposed |
| 2025-10-16 | Sponsored | S 2506 — SkyFoundry Act of 2025 | Proposed |
| 2025-10-15 | Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5371”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | HR 5371 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 | Passed 2025-11-12 |
| 2025-10-15 | Sponsored | S 3012 — Shutdown Fairness Act | Proposed |
| 2025-10-14 | Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5371”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | HR 5371 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 | Passed 2025-11-12 |
| 2025-10-09 | Voted yea on “On Passage of the Bill S. 2296”Bill Passed | S 2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 | Active |
| 2025-10-09 | Voted nay on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3927 to S.Amdt. 3748 to S. 2296 (No short title on file)”Amendment Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) |