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James E. Risch
U.S. Senator · Idaho
- Republican
- Since 2009
- Tenure: 2–3 terms
Refreshed 14 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-14 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN12-38”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-05-14 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN12-38”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-05-14 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN13-10”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-05-14 | Sponsored | S 1756 — Conscience Protection Act of 2025 | Proposed |
| 2025-05-13 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN13-10”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-05-13 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN13-4”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-05-13 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN13-4”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-05-13 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN12-30”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-05-13 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN12-30”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-05-13 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN25-50”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-05-13 | Sponsored | S 1600 — Save Healthcare Workers Act | Proposed |
| 2025-05-13 | Sponsored | SRES 221 — A resolution congratulating the College of Idaho Yotes for winning the 2025 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men's Basketball National Championship. | Passed 2025-05-13 |
| 2025-05-13 | Sponsored | S 1725 — Healthy Dog Importation Act | Proposed |
| 2025-05-13 | Sponsored | SRES 220 — A resolution designating the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week". | Passed 2025-05-13 |
| 2025-05-12 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN25-50”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-05-12 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN12-10”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-05-12 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN12-10”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-05-12 | Sponsored | S 1715 — Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act | Proposed |
| 2025-05-08 | Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1582”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | S 1582 — GENIUS Act | Passed 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-05-08 | Voted yea on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 60”Joint Resolution Passed | HJRES 60 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles". | Passed 2025-05-23 |
| 2025-05-08 | Not voting on “On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 7”Joint Resolution Passed | SJRES 7 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program". | Active |
| 2025-05-08 | Sponsored | S 1698 — Small Business Disaster Coordination Act | Proposed |
| 2025-05-08 | Sponsored | S 1532 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit. | Proposed |
| 2025-05-08 | Sponsored | S 1672 — Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025 | Proposed |
| 2025-05-08 | Sponsored | S 1675 — Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act | Proposed |