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James E. Risch
U.S. Senator · Idaho
- Republican
- Since 2009
- Tenure: 2–3 terms
Refreshed 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN999-3”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-07-22 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN999-3”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-07-22 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN938-1”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-07-22 | Sponsored | S 5092 — RAAM Act | Proposed |
| 2026-07-21 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN851-8”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-07-21 | Sponsored | S 5048 — Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act | Proposed |
| 2026-07-20 | Recorded leave of absence on “On the Cloture Motion PN938-1”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-07-20 | Sponsored | S 4395 — Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 | Active |
| 2026-07-16 | Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198”Motion to Proceed Rejected | SJRES 198 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model". | Active |
| 2026-07-16 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN851-8”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-07-16 | Sponsored | S 5025 — Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 | Proposed |
| 2026-07-15 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN930-4”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-07-15 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN930-4”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-07-15 | Sponsored | S 4838 — Outdoor Recreational Outfitting and Guiding Act | Proposed |
| 2026-07-14 | Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | S 4784 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 | Active |
| 2026-07-14 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN938-2”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-07-14 | Sponsored | S 4960 — CLEAN Act | Proposed |
| 2026-07-13 | Recorded leave of absence on “On the Nomination PN930-3”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-07-13 | Sponsored | SRES 801 — A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina. | Passed 2026-07-13 |
| 2026-06-24 | Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185”Motion to Proceed Rejected | SJRES 185 — 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 |
| 2026-06-24 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN938-2”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-06-24 | Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 196”Motion to Proceed Rejected | SJRES 196 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations". | Active |
| 2026-06-24 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN930-3”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-06-24 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN930-2”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-06-24 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN930-2”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) |