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James E. Risch

U.S. Senator · Idaho

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

Refreshed 16 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
2025-06-04Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN55-47”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-04Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN55-9”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-04SponsoredS 1949 — Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime ActProposed
2025-06-03Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN22-16”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-03Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN22-16”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-03Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN25-19”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-03Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN25-19”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-03Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN17”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-03SponsoredS 1934 — Securing Energy Supply Chains ActProposed
2025-06-03SponsoredSJRES 56 — Life Month ResolutionProposed
2025-06-02Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN17”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-02SponsoredS 557 — 1071 Repeal to Protect Small Business Lending ActProposed
2025-05-22Voted yea on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 89”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 89 — Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Passed 2025-06-12
2025-05-22Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 89”Motion to Proceed Agreed toHJRES 89 — Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Passed 2025-06-12
2025-05-22Voted yea on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 87”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 87 — Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Passed 2025-06-12
2025-05-22Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 87”Motion to Proceed Agreed toHJRES 87 — Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Passed 2025-06-12
2025-05-22Voted yea on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 88”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 88 — Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Passed 2025-06-12
2025-05-22SponsoredSRES 246 — A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month and calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism.Passed 2025-05-22
2025-05-22SponsoredS 1902 — ETAP Act of 2025Proposed
2025-05-22SponsoredSRES 250 — A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.Passed 2025-05-22
2025-05-22SponsoredSRES 253 — A resolution congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election to the papacy.Passed 2025-05-22
2025-05-22SponsoredSRES 255 — A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of former United States Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond of Missouri.Passed 2025-05-22
2025-05-21Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 88”Motion to Proceed Agreed toHJRES 88 — Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Passed 2025-06-12
2025-05-21Voted yea on “On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 55”Joint Resolution PassedSJRES 55 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".Active
2025-05-21Voted yea on “On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 55”Point of Order SustainedSJRES 55 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".Active
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