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James E. Risch
U.S. Senator · Idaho
- Republican
- Since 2009
- Tenure: 2–3 terms
Refreshed 23 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-08-05 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN932”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-08-05 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN932”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-08-05 | Sponsored | S 5254 — Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2026 | Proposed |
| 2026-08-05 | Sponsored | S 5266 — Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026 | Proposed |
| 2026-08-03 | Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to | HR 6500 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | Passed 2026-09-02 |
| 2026-07-30 | Voted yea on “On the Resolution S.Res. 817”Resolution Agreed to | SRES 817 — An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. | Passed 2026-07-30 |
| 2026-07-30 | Voted nay on “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181”Motion to Discharge Rejected | SJRES 181 — 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 |
| 2026-07-30 | Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199”Motion to Proceed Rejected | SJRES 199 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)". | Active |
| 2026-07-30 | Sponsored | SRES 826 — A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month". | Proposed |
| 2026-07-30 | Sponsored | S 5179 — Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 | Proposed |
| 2026-07-30 | Sponsored | SRES 827 — A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition. | Proposed |
| 2026-07-29 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817”Cloture Motion Agreed to | SRES 817 — An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. | Passed 2026-07-30 |
| 2026-07-29 | Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334”Motion to Proceed Agreed to | HR 5334 — Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Passed 2026-09-18 |
| 2026-07-29 | Sponsored | S 1289 — 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act | Proposed |
| 2026-07-28 | Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to | HR 5334 — Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Passed 2026-09-18 |
| 2026-07-28 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN1092”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-07-27 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN1092”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-07-23 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN999-5”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-07-23 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN999-6”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-07-23 | Voted nay on “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 180”Motion to Discharge Rejected | SJRES 180 — 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 |
| 2026-07-23 | Sponsored | SRES 813 — A resolution designating July 25, 2026, as "National Day of the American Cowboy". | Passed 2026-07-23 |
| 2026-07-23 | Sponsored | S 4952 — Protecting American Taxpayers Act | Proposed |
| 2026-07-22 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN999-6”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-07-22 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN999-5”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) |