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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
2025-05-08SponsoredS 1672 — Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025Proposed
2025-05-07Voted yea on “On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 13”Joint Resolution PassedSJRES 13 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.Passed 2025-06-20
2025-05-07SponsoredS 1662 — Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2025Proposed
2025-05-07SponsoredS 1633 — TEST AI Act of 2025Proposed
2025-05-06Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 60”Motion to Proceed Agreed toHJRES 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
2025-05-06Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 7”Motion to Proceed Agreed toSJRES 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
2025-05-06Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN20”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-06Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 13”Motion to Proceed Agreed toSJRES 13 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.Passed 2025-06-20
2025-05-06Voted yea on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 61”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 61 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".Passed 2025-05-23
2025-05-06SponsoredSRES 206 — A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.Proposed
2025-05-06SponsoredS 1630 — MOMS ActProposed
2025-05-06SponsoredS 1612 — No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025Proposed
2025-05-05Not voting on “On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 61”Motion to Proceed Agreed toHJRES 61 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".Passed 2025-05-23
2025-05-05SponsoredSRES 201 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.Passed 2025-05-05
2025-05-05SponsoredSRES 202 — A resolution recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States.Passed 2025-05-05
2025-05-05SponsoredS 478 — Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025Proposed
2025-05-05SponsoredS 697 — Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025Proposed
2025-05-05SponsoredS 1241 — Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025Proposed
2025-05-01Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN20”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-01Voted yea on “On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 31”Joint Resolution PassedSJRES 31 — 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 "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".Passed 2025-06-20
2025-05-01Voted yea on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 75”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 75 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".Passed 2025-05-09
2025-05-01SponsoredS 1579 — PARTNER with ASEAN, CERN, and PIF ActActive
2025-05-01SponsoredS 1583 — AUSSOM Funding Restriction Act of 2025Proposed
2025-05-01SponsoredS 1556 — Zero Based Regulations ActProposed
2025-04-30Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 31”Motion to Proceed Agreed toSJRES 31 — 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 "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".Passed 2025-06-20
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