U.S. Senate
James E. Risch
U.S. Senator for Idaho
- Party
- Republican
- Current term
- Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027
- Profile updated
- Oct 28, 2026
At a glance
James E. Risch represents Idaho in the U.S. Senate. Risch first took office in this chamber on Jan 6, 2009, and the current term runs to Jan 3, 2027. We've loaded 300 of Risch's recent roll-call votes. Risch sponsored at least 12 bills or resolutions in recent sessions.
Committees: Energy and Natural Resources; Foreign Relations (Chairman); Small Business and Entrepreneurship; Senate Select Ethics; Senate Select Intelligence; United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
Source: congress-legislators, Biographical Directory of Congress · checked Oct 28, 2026
Deeper analysis
MEMBERSMembers see analysis computed from the public records on this page:
- How often Risch voted, and how often their vote matched the outcome and their party
- How often they voted the same way as Idaho's other senator
- Their votes grouped by topic
- Campaign money by donation size, in-state vs. out-of-state, and compared with past elections
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Promises and progress
Recent votes
Full voting history (300 votes) →95% voted on 300 recent roll calls
- Sep 30, 2026 Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor Other On the Nomination. Result: Nomination Confirmed (47–41). Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor U.S. Senate roll call vote (data via Voteview, UCLA) ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 30, 2026 Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor Procedural On the Cloture Motion. Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (53–47). This vote set how the bill is debated. It is not a vote for or against the bill. U.S. Senate roll call vote (data via Voteview, UCLA) ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 30, 2026 H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act Other On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57–43). A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to the recovery of the full, incremental costs of upgrades that serve large-load customers, and for other purposes. U.S. Senate roll call vote (data via Voteview, UCLA) ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 30, 2026 H.R. 7008 · Stop Insider Trading Act Other On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53–47). A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes. U.S. Senate roll call vote (data via Voteview, UCLA) ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 29, 2026 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. Procedural On the Motion to Discharge. Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected (47–51). This vote set how the bill is debated. It is not a vote for or against the bill. U.S. Senate roll call vote (data via Voteview, UCLA) ↗ Voted No
Bills Risch sponsored
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Affordable HOMES Act of 2026
Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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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.
Latest action (Jul 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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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.
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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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".
Latest action (Jul 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4393)
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Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2026
Latest action (Aug 5, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026
Latest action (Aug 5, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Showing the 6 most recent of the bills loaded. Introducing a bill is not the same as passing it.
Campaign finance
Principal campaign committee · 2026 election · reported Jan 1, 2021 through Oct 14, 2026
Total reported receipts
$5,009,089
Money the campaign reported receiving for this election. Not personal wealth or government spending.
A contribution shows who gave money, not why a representative voted a certain way. Source: Federal Election Commission ↗
Recent filings
- Statement of Candidacy 2021 · filed Jun 1, 2021 · Original filing ↗
- Disavowal Notice 2021 · filed Apr 29, 2021 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2015 · filed Oct 16, 2015 · Original filing ↗
Other public disclosures
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