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James E. Risch
U.S. Senator · Idaho
- Republican
- Since 2009
- Tenure: 2–3 terms
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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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-25 | Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 11”Motion to Proceed Agreed to | SJRES 11 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources". | Passed 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-25 | Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN12-12”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-02-25 | Sponsored | S 714 — Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 | Active |
| 2025-02-25 | Sponsored | S 707 — No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act | Proposed |
| 2025-02-24 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN11-17”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-02-24 | Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN12-12”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-02-24 | Sponsored | SRES 90 — An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Active |
| 2025-02-24 | Sponsored | S 300 — DLARA | Active |
| 2025-02-21 | Voted yea on “On the Concurrent Resolution S.Con.Res. 7”Concurrent Resolution Agreed to | SCONRES 7 — An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. | Active |
| 2025-02-21 | Voted nay on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1207 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)”Amendment Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-02-21 | Voted yea on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 922 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)”Amendment Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-02-21 | Voted nay on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 957 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)”Amendment Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-02-21 | Voted nay on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 659 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)”Amendment Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-02-21 | Voted nay on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 971 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)”Amendment Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-02-21 | Voted nay on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 699 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)”Amendment Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-02-21 | Voted nay on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 436 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)”Amendment Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-02-21 | Voted nay on “On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 233)”Motion Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-02-21 | Voted nay on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 664 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)”Amendment Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-02-21 | Voted yea on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 999 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)”Amendment Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-02-21 | Voted nay on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 299 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)”Amendment Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-02-21 | Voted nay on “On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Reed Amdt. No. 172)”Motion Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-02-21 | Sponsored | SRES 89 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter. | Passed 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-02-21 | Sponsored | SRES 88 — A resolution designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day". | Passed 2025-02-21 |
| 2025-02-20 | Voted nay on “On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 276)”Motion Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2025-02-20 | Voted nay on “On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Wyden Amdt. No. 1156)”Motion Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) |