James E. Risch

Senator for Idaho

RepublicanTerm ends Jan 3, 2027

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Roll call votes: 917; 891 cast
Missed votes: 2.8%; 26 missed
Voted with party: 99.7%; on 891 votes
Broke with party: 3; times

What do these numbers mean?

Missed votes:: the share of roll call votes held while they were in office where they’re recorded as not voting.
Votes with party:: on votes where they voted yes or no, how often they sided with most of their party. Independents are compared with the party they caucus with. Neither number says whether a vote was right.

Voting record

senateApr 28, 2026S.J.Res. 124
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Point of OrderPoint of Order Well Taken51–47
Yes
senateApr 28, 2026S.Res. 690
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Vote to start debateMotion to Proceed Agreed to52–47
Yes
senateApr 27, 2026
Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Vote to end debateCloture Motion Agreed to54–37
Yes
senateApr 23, 2026S.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.
Vote on the resolutionConcurrent Resolution Agreed to50–48
Yes
senateApr 23, 2026S.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.
Vote on a proposed change. Amendment: S.Amdt. 5333 — To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to requiring the obligation of amounts appropriated to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out the public assistance and hazard mitigation programs.Amendment Rejected49–49
No
senateApr 23, 2026S.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.
Vote on a proposed change. Amendment: S.Amdt. 5336 — To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to requiring the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study related to economic consequences of private or confidential drug pricing agreements struck by any Federal department, agency, or office with any pharmaceutical manufacturer.Amendment Rejected48–50
No
senateApr 23, 2026S.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 Motion. Amendment: S.Amdt. 4855 — To create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that would provide funding to Federal agencies that have unobligated funds from previous reconciliation bills.Motion Rejected46–52
No
senateApr 23, 2026S.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 Motion. Amendment: S.Amdt. 5159 — To reduce the price of prescription drugs in the United States by more than 50 percent by adopting Most Favored Nation drug pricing so that the American people pay no more for prescription drugs than Europeans or Canadians.Motion Rejected49–49
No
senateApr 23, 2026S.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.
Vote on a proposed change. Amendment: S.Amdt. 5235 — To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the impacts of hedge fund ownership of single-family homes and rent prices.Amendment Rejected46–52
No
senateApr 23, 2026S.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.
Vote on a proposed change. Amendment: S.Amdt. 5378 — To reduce new budget authority for functions 150, 250, 500, and 600 in order to offset $70,000,000,000 of new spending by cutting $45,000,000,000 of foreign aid, eliminating $5,000,000,000 in refugee spending, cutting $16,000,000,000 from the Department of Education, and cutting $4,000,000,000 of National Science Foundation funding.Amendment Rejected25–73
No
senateApr 23, 2026S.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 Motion. Amendment: S.Amdt. 5001 — To create a point of order against legislation that would not decrease home electricity bills.Motion Rejected48–50
No
senateApr 23, 2026S.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 Motion. Amendment: S.Amdt. 4794 — To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to extending the prohibition on Medicaid payments to abortion providers.Motion Rejected50–48
Yes
senateApr 23, 2026S.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 Motion. Amendment: S.Amdt. 5414 — To provide reconciliation instructions for the Committee on Rules and Administration and establish deficit-neutral reserve funds relating to establishing identification requirements for registration to vote in elections for Federal office, establishing photo identification requirements for voting in elections for Federal office, and election day and the counting of ballots in Federal elections.Motion Rejected48–50
Yes
senateApr 22, 2026S.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 Motion. Amendment: S.Amdt. 5294 — To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to increasing funding for child care for families.Motion Rejected47–51
No
senateApr 22, 2026S.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 Motion. Amendment: S.Amdt. 4956 — To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to ensuring that consumers are protected from price increases associated with tariffs and the Iran war.Motion Rejected47–51
No
senateApr 22, 2026S.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 Motion. Amendment: S.Amdt. 4884 — To create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that would not increase Federal funding for or participation in school meal programs.Motion Rejected48–50
No
senateApr 22, 2026S.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.
Vote on a proposed change. Amendment: S.Amdt. 5281 — To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the apprehension and deportation of adult illegal aliens convicted of rape, murder, or sexual abuse of a minor after illegally entering the United States.Amendment Agreed to98–0
Yes
senateApr 22, 2026S.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 Motion. Amendment: S.Amdt. 4897 — To create a point of order against reconciliation legislation fails to address the practice of insurance companies stepping between patients and their doctors to delay or deny access to care.Motion Rejected49–49
No
senateApr 22, 2026S.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 Motion. Amendment: S.Amdt. 4798 — To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to grocery costs.Motion Rejected47–50
No
senateApr 22, 2026S.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 Motion. Amendment: S.Amdt. 4799 — To create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that does not lower out-of-pocket health care costs while Americans struggle to make ends meet.Motion Rejected48–50
No
senateApr 22, 2026S.J.Res. 114
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to DischargeMotion to Discharge Rejected46–51
No
senateApr 21, 2026S.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.
Vote to start debateMotion to Proceed Agreed to52–46
Yes
senateApr 20, 2026
Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
Confirmation voteNomination Confirmed47–46
Didn't vote
senateApr 16, 2026
Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
Vote to end debateCloture Motion Agreed to49–48
Yes
senateApr 16, 2026H.J.Res. 140
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
Vote on the resolutionJoint Resolution Passed50–49
Yes