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Republican
· U.S. Senate · Idaho
James Risch
Serving since 2009. Currently representing Idaho in the U.S. Senate.
Years in office
17
Senate
Recent votes
100
roll calls called
With the winning side
93%
of 96 decided
The FEC has not posted a matching filing for this seat this cycle. Filings are checked daily and this fills in when one appears.
Which side of the outcome
Of 96 decided roll-call votes, this member was on the winning side 89 times and the losing side 7.
With the outcome (89)Against it (7)
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How they voted
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YEA
Voted to confirm Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor.
On the Nomination PN1129
Senate roll call 256 · Sep 30, 2026
NAY
On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852
Senate roll call 252 · Sep 29, 2026
YEA
Voted to pass the Protect College Sports Act of 2026.
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668
Senate roll call 250 · Sep 28, 2026
NAY
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)
Senate roll call 249 · Sep 28, 2026
NAY
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)
Senate roll call 248 · Sep 28, 2026Vote alerts
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What they’re working on
Bills sponsored, current Congress
Committee assignments
16 assignments · Source: Senate.gov
Africa and Global Health Policy
Subcommittee
East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
Subcommittee
Energy
Subcommittee
Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
Subcommittee
Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
Subcommittee
Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
Subcommittee
Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Member
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Chair
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Member
Senate Select Committee on Ethics
Member
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Member
State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
Subcommittee
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
Member
Water and Power
Subcommittee
Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
Subcommittee
Reach James’s office
Official channels · Source: Congress.gov
Washington office
(202) 224-2752
Official website
risch.senate.gov
Office
483 Russell Senate Office Building
Cosponsored legislation
Bills James has signed on to support
Co-Sponsored Legislation
942A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
Introduced: Sep 30, 2026Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5271)
A resolution designating October 10, 2026, as "American Girls in Sports Day".
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 30, 2026Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5267)
Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 30, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
Introduced: Sep 29, 2026Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176)
A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 28, 2026Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (consideration: CR S5074)
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Introduced: Sep 28, 2026Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
A resolution designating the week of September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 23, 2026Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4949-4950)
A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Introduced: Sep 23, 2026Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
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Securities disclosures
Our index holds no periodic transaction reports for James Risch as of 22 July 2026. That is not the same as none having been filed: under the STOCK Act of 2012 members have 45 days to disclose a securities transaction over $1,000, and our copy of the record can lag behind theirs.
Index last updated 22 July 2026 — 83 days ago. Newer filings may not appear here yet.
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