
Republican
James E. Risch
RepublicanIn office since 2009
James E. Risch
Senator · Idaho
49
Bills written
this Congress
0
Became law
$3.9M
Raised
2025–26 cycle · 29% PAC
$2.1M
Cash on hand
carried over from earlier years
—
Public approval
Be the first to rate
Oct 1, 2026
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
On the Nomination PN1129 · Nomination Confirmed
Sep 30, 2026
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
On the Cloture Motion PN1129 · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Sep 30, 2026
Ratepayer Protection Act
Sep 30, 2026
Stop Insider Trading Act
Sep 29, 2026
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Sep 29, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
Sep 29, 2026
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Sep 29, 2026
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · Amendment Rejected
Sep 29, 2026
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · Amendment Rejected
Sep 29, 2026
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · Amendment Rejected
Sep 28, 2026
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · Amendment Rejected
Sep 28, 2026
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · Amendment Agreed to
Sep 24, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Sep 24, 2026
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Sep 24, 2026
Amdt. No. 6776
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · Amendment Agreed to
Sep 23, 2026
Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
On the Nomination PN999-1 · Nomination Confirmed
Sep 22, 2026
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Sep 22, 2026
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Sep 17, 2026
Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas
On the Nomination PN999-4 · Nomination Confirmed
Sep 17, 2026
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas
On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Sep 17, 2026
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Sep 15, 2026
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Sep 15, 2026
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
Sep 15, 2026
Confirmation: Matthew R. Byrne, of Ohio, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio
On the Nomination PN1093-3 · Nomination Confirmed
Sep 14, 2026
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew R. Byrne to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio
On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Aug 8, 2026
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
Aug 8, 2026
Confirmation: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General
On the Nomination PN1078 · Nomination Confirmed
Aug 8, 2026
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Todd Blanche to be Attorney General
On the Cloture Motion PN1078 · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Aug 8, 2026
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
Aug 8, 2026
Motion to Table Budd Amdt. No. 6747
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) · Motion to Table Agreed to
Aug 7, 2026
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Collins Amdt. No. 6732 to H.R. 6500
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Aug 7, 2026
Confirmation: En Bloc nominations provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817
On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 · Nomination Confirmed
Aug 7, 2026
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Aug 7, 2026
Paul Amdt. No. 6715
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file) · Amendment Rejected
Aug 5, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
Aug 5, 2026
Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817
On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Aug 5, 2026
Confirmation: Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
On the Nomination PN932 · Nomination Confirmed
Aug 5, 2026
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
On the Cloture Motion PN932 · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Aug 3, 2026
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
HR 6500 · On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Jul 30, 2026
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Jul 30, 2026
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.
Jul 30, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
Jul 29, 2026
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Jul 29, 2026
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Jul 28, 2026
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
HR 5334 · On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Jul 28, 2026
Confirmation: Walter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence
On the Nomination PN1092 · Nomination Confirmed
Jul 27, 2026
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Walter Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence
On the Cloture Motion PN1092 · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Jul 23, 2026
Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
On the Nomination PN999-5 · Nomination Confirmed
Jul 23, 2026
Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
On the Nomination PN999-6 · Nomination Confirmed
Jul 23, 2026
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.
Jul 22, 2026
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Daniel Mack Traynor to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
On the Cloture Motion PN999-6 · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Jul 22, 2026
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Antonio M. Pozos to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
On the Cloture Motion PN999-5 · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Jul 22, 2026
Confirmation: Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
On the Nomination PN999-3 · Nomination Confirmed
Jul 22, 2026
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael C. Martin to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
On the Cloture Motion PN999-3 · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Jul 22, 2026
Confirmation: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
On the Nomination PN938-1 · Nomination Confirmed
Jul 21, 2026
Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
On the Nomination PN851-8 · Nomination Confirmed
Jul 20, 2026
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
On the Cloture Motion PN938-1 · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Jul 16, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
Jul 16, 2026
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
On the Cloture Motion PN851-8 · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Jul 15, 2026
Confirmation: Jeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
On the Nomination PN930-4 · Nomination Confirmed