U.S. Senate · IDBioguide ID R000584
James Risch
U.S. Senator for Idaho
Republican
In Congress since2009
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On the record
- Yes
- 657
- No
- 232
- Present
- 0
- Did not vote
- 26
Missed 2.8% of roll calls. Chamber median 2.1%.
The full voting record50%Chamber median 99%100%
Counts roll calls where most Democrats and most Republicans voted differently, leaving out procedural votes.
How we count- Introduced
- 61
- Passed committee
- 17
- Passed a chamber
- 4
- Became law
- 0
- Individuals
- $2.4M
- PACs
- $1.2M
- Party
- $62K
- Other
- $311K
From FEC filings, Voteview roll calls and Congress.gov.
Republican. In Congress since 2009, 3 terms in total.
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Bills sponsored, 119th Congress
Bills and resolutions where Risch is the primary sponsor. Most bills never leave committee; that is normal for every member. Source: Congress.gov, last updated Oct 29, 2026.
- Sponsored
- 61
- Passed committee
- 17
- Passed a chamber
- 4
- Became law
- 0
28 of 61 have at least one cosponsor from the other party.
Affordable HOMES Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 23, 2026. 5 cosponsors. S. 5484 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
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. 1 cosponsor. S. 5374 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Passed committee
Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 5, 2026. 0 cosponsors.