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Risch, James E.
Member of Congress

James E. Risch

Republican Idaho Class II · Next election 2026 On the 2026 ballot Official website
Bills introduced
253
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
2,420
Signed on as a supporter
Status
Serving now
As of our last update

Track record

Straight from the public record · How we compute these
Votes with their party
92%
1,565 of 1,694 Yea/Nay votes matched the Republican majority position This is high party loyalty. Most members in Congress fall between 75-95%.
Roll-call votes missed
2%
40 of 1,734 votes
Bills enacted into law
1.2%
3 of 253 bills they introduced

Based on 1,734 recorded votes and 253 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

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Lobbyist political contributions

165 contributions totaling $379,000 that registered lobbyists disclosed in this member's honor. Source: federal LD-203 filings.

Top filers

  • AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL $24,500 · 7 contributions
  • LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION $20,500 · 17 contributions
  • UBS AMERICAS INC. $15,000 · 3 contributions
  • SOUTHERN COMPANY $15,000 · 3 contributions
  • BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP $11,500 · 7 contributions
  • VISA INC. $11,000 · 3 contributions
  • DELTA AIR LINES, INC. $10,000 · 5 contributions
  • GENERAL ATOMICS $10,000 · 2 contributions

Recent contributions

DateFilerPayeeHonoreeAmount
Jun 1, 2026 IDACORP, INC PAC FOR AMERICA Senator James Risch $5,000.00
Apr 27, 2026 AMERICAN SENIORS HOUSING ASSOCIATION JIM RISCH FOR U.S. SENATE Risch, James $2,500.00
Mar 17, 2026 LIQUID ENERGY PIPELINE ASSOCIATION JIM RISCH FOR U.S. SENATE Senator James Risch $1,000.00
Feb 12, 2026 CGCN GROUP, LLC RISCH FOR U.S. SENATE Sen. James Risch $1,000.00
Dec 19, 2025 GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP PAC FOR AMERICA Sen. James Risch $5,000.00
Dec 15, 2025 WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY JIM RISCH FOR U S SENATE Sen James E Risch $1,000.00
Dec 15, 2025 WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY JIM RISCH FOR U S SENATE Sen James E Risch $4,000.00
Dec 12, 2025 AFLAC INCORPORATED JIM RISCH FOR U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE Sen. James E. Risch $2,500.00
Dec 10, 2025 DELTA AIR LINES, INC. PAC FOR AMERICA Sen. James Risch $2,500.00
Dec 10, 2025 RTX CORPORATION AND AFFILIATES JIM RISCH FOR U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE Risch, James $1,000.00
Nov 23, 2025 AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATION JIM RISCH FOR U S SENATE COMMITTEE SEN. JAMES RISCH $1,500.00
Nov 21, 2025 GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC JIM RISCH FOR U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE Sen. James Risch $2,500.00
Nov 20, 2025 LPL FINANCIAL JIM RISCH FOR U S SENATE COMMITTEE Sen James E Risch $1,000.00
Nov 19, 2025 AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION JIM RISCH FOR U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE Sen. James E. Risch $5,000.00
Nov 18, 2025 ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA JIM RISCH FOR U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE Risch, James $2,500.00

Contributions that registered lobbyists and their firms disclosed as made in this member's honor (to a campaign, a PAC, or an event), under section 203 of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. A disclosed, reported contribution is legal activity, not an allegation of wrongdoing.

 Time in Congress
  • Senate · Idaho
    2025–present · Congress 119
  • Senate · Idaho
    2023–2025 · Congress 118
  • Senate · Idaho
    2021–2023 · Congress 117
  • Senate · Idaho
    2019–2021 · Congress 116
  • Senate · Idaho
    2017–2019 · Congress 115
  • Senate · Idaho
    2015–2017 · Congress 114
  • Senate · Idaho
    2013–2015 · Congress 113
  • Senate · Idaho
    2011–2013 · Congress 112
  • Senate · Idaho
    2009–2011 · Congress 111
 Washington, DC office

483 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Washington, DC 20510

 (202) 224-2752

 How they voted recently 20 votes shown
DateVoteQuestionPositionResult
Jul 16, 2026 S #199 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198 · 119-SJRES-198 Nay Rejected Details →
Jul 16, 2026 S #198 On the Cloture Motion PN851-8 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jul 15, 2026 S #197 On the Nomination PN930-4 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jul 15, 2026 S #196 On the Cloture Motion PN930-4 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jul 14, 2026 S #195 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784 · 119-S-4784 Yea Rejected Details →
Jul 14, 2026 S #194 On the Nomination PN938-2 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jul 13, 2026 S #193 On the Nomination PN930-3 Not Voting Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #192 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185 · 119-SJRES-185 Nay Rejected Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #191 On the Cloture Motion PN938-2 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #190 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 196 · 119-SJRES-196 Nay Rejected Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #189 On the Cloture Motion PN930-3 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #188 On the Nomination PN930-2 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #187 On the Cloture Motion PN930-2 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #186 On the Nomination PN930-7 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #185 On the Cloture Motion PN930-7 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 23, 2026 S #184 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86 · 119-HCONRES-86 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jun 23, 2026 S #183 On the Nomination PN859-3 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jun 22, 2026 S #182 On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment … · 119-HR-6644 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 18, 2026 S #181 On the Nomination PN730-33 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jun 18, 2026 S #180 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 · 119-HR-6644 Yea Agreed To Details →
 Bills they introduced 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
119-S-4960 A bill to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency of lease sales, to requi… Jul 14, 2026 -
119-S-4726 PEACE in Sudan Act Jun 9, 2026 International Affairs
119-S-4621 SILVER Act May 21, 2026 Finance and Financial Sector
119-SRES-719 A resolution celebrating the 154th anniversary of Arbor Day. Apr 30, 2026 Environmental Protection
119-SRES-697 A resolution welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to … Apr 28, 2026 International Affairs
119-S-4108 Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act Mar 17, 2026 Armed Forces and National Security
119-S-3814 ARC Act of 2026 Feb 10, 2026 Energy
119-SRES-573 A resolution expressing the need for the United States continued leadership on matters of religious… Jan 14, 2026 International Affairs
119-SRES-536 A resolution designating December 2, 2025, as "World Nuclear Energy Day". Dec 8, 2025 Energy
119-S-2960 Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act Nov 3, 2025 International Affairs
119-S-3085 Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act of 2025 Oct 30, 2025 Crime and Law Enforcement
119-S-2813 FIRE Act Sep 18, 2025 Crime and Law Enforcement
119-S-2904 SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026 Sep 18, 2025 International Affairs
119-S-2753 Urban Canal Modernization Act Sep 10, 2025 Water Resources Development
119-S-2647 International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025 Aug 1, 2025 Crime and Law Enforcement
119-S-2562 Equal Shot Act of 2025 Jul 31, 2025 Commerce
119-SRES-342 A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture,… Jul 29, 2025 Sports and Recreation
119-S-2427 Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy Act of 2025 Jul 24, 2025 Energy
119-S-2401 287(g) Program Protection Act Jul 23, 2025 Immigration
119-S-2251 Say No to Indoctrination Act Jul 10, 2025 Education
119-S-1902 ETAP Act of 2025 May 22, 2025 Energy
119-S-1801 International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025 May 19, 2025 International Affairs
119-S-1774 Protecting Minors in Federal Health Plans Act May 15, 2025 Health
119-S-1698 Small Business Disaster Coordination Act May 8, 2025 Commerce
119-S-1612 No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025 May 6, 2025 International Affairs
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
119-SRES-801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the … Jul 13, 2026
119-SRES-794 A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Rec… Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4880 Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 Jun 24, 2026
119-SRES-787 A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Cou… Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4873 Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Act Jun 23, 2026
119-S-4801 Duty Status Reform Act Jun 16, 2026
119-S-4427 Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 Jun 15, 2026
119-SRES-770 A resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day. Jun 15, 2026
119-S-4775 Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act Jun 11, 2026
119-S-4709 UNLOCK AUKUS Act Jun 8, 2026
119-S-4671 Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026 Jun 3, 2026
119-SRES-755 A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State… Jun 1, 2026
119-S-4576 Jewish American Security Act May 19, 2026
119-SRES-739 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of Califo… May 19, 2026
119-S-3267 ASAP Act May 14, 2026
119-SRES-723 A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the Stat… May 11, 2026
119-SRES-709 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 thr… Apr 30, 2026
119-SRES-703 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026… Apr 29, 2026
119-SRES-694 A resolution designating April 2026 as "Financial Literacy Month". Apr 28, 2026
119-SRES-696 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awar… Apr 28, 2026
119-S-4383 Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act Apr 23, 2026
119-S-4329 Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act Apr 16, 2026
119-S-4281 Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act Apr 13, 2026
119-S-4242 Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act Mar 26, 2026
119-S-4252 WIPP Economic Assistance Assurance Act of 2026 Mar 26, 2026
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APA
Open America. (2026). Risch, James E. (Republican–Idaho): voting record. https://openamerica.io/legislator/R000584/
MLA
"Risch, James E. (Republican–Idaho): Voting Record." Open America, 2026, https://openamerica.io/legislator/R000584/.
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Profile of Risch, James E., Member of Congress, Idaho (Republican), Open America (2026), https://openamerica.io/legislator/R000584/.
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