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James E. Risch

U.S. Senator · Idaho

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

Refreshed 2 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
2025-02-13SponsoredSRES 80 — A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.Passed 2025-02-13
2025-02-13SponsoredS 592 — Simplifying Subcontracting ActProposed
2025-02-13SponsoredS 587 — Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025Proposed
2025-02-13SponsoredSJRES 18 — A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".Passed 2025-05-09
2025-02-13SponsoredS 383 — JOBS Act of 2025Proposed
2025-02-12Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN11-8”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-12Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN11-16”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-12SponsoredS 544 — Mining Regulatory Clarity ActActive
2025-02-12SponsoredS 167 — Protect and Serve Act of 2025Proposed
2025-02-12SponsoredS 545 — Combating Illicit Xylazine ActProposed
2025-02-12SponsoredS 537 — Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025Proposed
2025-02-11SponsoredS 509 — Future Logging Careers ActProposed
2025-02-11SponsoredS 530 — WEST Act of 2025Proposed
2025-02-10Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN11-16”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-06Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed PN11-18”Motion to Proceed Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-06Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed PN11-12”Motion to Proceed Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-06Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed PN11-12”Motion to Proceed Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-06Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed PN11-9”Motion to Proceed Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-06Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed PN11-9”Motion to Proceed Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-06Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed PN11-8”Motion to Proceed Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-06Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed PN11-8”Motion to Proceed Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-06Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed PN11-16”Motion to Proceed Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-06Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed PN11-16”Motion to Proceed Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-06Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed PN11-22”Motion to Proceed Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-02-06Voted yea on “On the Motion to Table PN11-22”Motion to Table Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
This score is a guide, not a verdict.