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James E. Risch

U.S. Senator · Idaho

This seat is on the ballot Tuesday, November 3, 202614 days away. The current term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027.Source

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Recent votes

James E. Risch is listed on 915 roll call votes in the 119th Congress and did not vote on 26 of them. The latest 10 are below.

  1. Voted yes
    Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
    On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed · · Senate roll call 256
  2. Voted yes
    Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
    On the Cloture Motion · Cloture Motion Agreed to · · Senate roll call 255
  3. Voted yes
    H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected · · Senate roll call 254
  4. Voted yes
    H.R. 7008: Stop Insider Trading Act
    On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected · · Senate roll call 253
  5. Voted no
    S.Res. 852: A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
    On the Motion to Discharge · Motion to Discharge Rejected · · Senate roll call 252
  6. Voted no
    S.J.Res. 197: 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 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
    On the Motion to Proceed · Motion to Proceed Rejected · · Senate roll call 251
  7. Voted yes
    S. 4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed · · Senate roll call 250
  8. Voted no
    Booker Amdt. No. 6835
    On the Amendment · Amendment Rejected · · Senate roll call 249
  9. Voted no
    Booker Amdt. No. 6805
    On the Amendment · Amendment Rejected · · Senate roll call 248
  10. Voted no
    Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
    On the Amendment · Amendment Rejected · · Senate roll call 247

Bills sponsored

61 bills and resolutions sponsored in the 119th Congress. The newest 10 are below.

  1. S. 5484: Affordable HOMES Act of 2026
    Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  2. S. 5374: A bill to facilitate the conveyance of certain land in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, platted under section 2387 of the Revised Statutes, and for other purposes.
    Introduced Aug 7, 2026 · Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  3. S. 5266: Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026
    Introduced Aug 5, 2026 · Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  4. S. 5254: Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2026
    Introduced Aug 5, 2026 · Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  5. S.Res. 827: A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition.
    Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  6. S.Res. 826: A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month".
    Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4393)
  7. S. 4960: CLEAN Act
    Introduced Jul 14, 2026 · Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
  8. S. 4726: PEACE in Sudan Act
    Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.
  9. S. 4621: SILVER Act
    Introduced May 21, 2026 · Latest action May 21, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  10. S.Res. 719: A resolution celebrating the 154th anniversary of Arbor Day.
    Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Latest action Apr 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2180)

Where they stand

Key votes are the votes that decided bills on each issue. Statements are not tracked yet.

Immigration

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

54 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 6500: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (On Passage of the Bill, bill passed, Aug 8, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Passage of the Bill, bill passed, Aug 7, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 6500: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed, cloture on the motion to proceed agreed to, Aug 3, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 3 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • S. 4726: PEACE in Sudan Act
  • S. 2401: 287(g) Program Protection Act
  • S. 707: No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act

Abortion

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

3 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Did not vote S. 3627: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act (On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed, cloture on the motion to proceed rejected, Jan 27, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes S. 3386: Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025 (On the Cloture Motion, cloture motion rejected, Dec 11, 2025, roll call)
  • Voted yes S. 6: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed, cloture on the motion to proceed rejected, Jan 22, 2025, roll call)

Taxes and spending

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

52 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 6500: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (On Passage of the Bill, bill passed, Aug 8, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 6500: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed, cloture on the motion to proceed agreed to, Aug 3, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes S.Con.Res. 33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035. (On the Concurrent Resolution, concurrent resolution agreed to, Apr 23, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 2 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • S. 1169: Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act
  • S. 181: A bill to require agencies submit zero-based budgets.

Foreign policy and defense

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

44 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted no H.Con.Res. 89: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On the Concurrent Resolution, concurrent resolution rejected, Sep 24, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 6500: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (On Passage of the Bill, bill passed, Aug 8, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Passage of the Bill, bill passed, Aug 7, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 18 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • S. 4726: PEACE in Sudan Act
  • S.Res. 697: A resolution welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the United States on the occasion of His Majesty's address to a joint meeting of Congress, and recognizing the historic global significance of the United States-United Kingdom relationship.
  • S.Res. 573: A resolution expressing the need for the United States continued leadership on matters of religious freedom.

Committees

Source: committee membership list

Basics

U.S. Senator
Idaho
  • Current term began Sunday, January 3, 2021
  • Term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027
  • Phone 202-224-2752
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  • Office 483 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Source

Website risch.senate.gov

Sources

Vote positions are as the Senate recorded them. Members who were absent are listed as not voting.