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James Risch
RepublicanU.S. Senator · Idaho
U.S. Senator since 2009 · Governor of Idaho 2006–2007 · Lieutenant Governor of Idaho 2003–2009
- Current term
- Next election
- Committees
Promise scorecard
- 0KeptKept
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- 0CompromiseCompromise
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- 0In progressIn progress
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- 0BlockedBlocked
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- 0BrokenBroken
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What they promised
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How they voted
- roll-call votes
- 915
- with their party
- 99.7%
- missed (2.8%)
- 26
- Yea
PN 1129
Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor · Sep 30, 2026
- Yea
PN 1129
Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor · Sep 30, 2026
- Yea
H.R. 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act · Sep 30, 2026
- Yea
H.R. 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act · Sep 30, 2026
Where they come from
Offices held
- U.S. Senator, Idaho · 2009 – now
- Governor of Idaho · 2006 – 2007
- Lieutenant Governor of Idaho · 2003 – 2009
- Member of the State Senate of Idaho · 1995 – 2002
Education
- University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, 1961 – 1963
- Bachelor’s degree, University of Idaho, 1965
- Juris Doctor, University of Idaho College of Law, 1968
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Full background and sourcesBackground
- Born
- May 3, 1943 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Education
- University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, 1961 – 1963
- Bachelor’s degree, University of Idaho, 1965
- Juris Doctor, University of Idaho College of Law, 1968
- Work outside office
- None recorded
- First elected to Congress
- 2008, U.S. Senate
- Military service
- None recorded
Career
Path
- State legislature
- Lieutenant Governor of Idaho
- Governor of Idaho
- U.S. Senate
2009 – now, current,Federal
U.S. Senator, Idaho
2006 – 2007, past,State
Governor of Idaho
2003 – 2009, past,State
Lieutenant Governor of Idaho
1995 – 2002, past,State
Member of the State Senate of Idaho
1974 – 1989, past,State
Member of the State Senate of Idaho
In office
Committees · 119th Congress
Energy and Natural Resources
Ethics
Foreign Relations · Chair
Intelligence
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
Leadership
- No current leadership role
Voting record
99.7%
Votes with the Republican majority
26
Missed votes
915
Senate roll calls
Recent votes
- YeaKeith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
On the nomination · Confirmed 47–41
- YeaKeith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
On cloture · Agreed to 53–47
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
On cloture, motion to proceed · Rejected 57–43 (60 needed)
- YeaStop Insider Trading Act
On cloture, motion to proceed · Rejected 53–47 (60 needed)
- NayA resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
On motion to discharge · Rejected 47–51
- NayA 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".
On motion to proceed · Rejected 48–51
- YeaProtect College Sports Act of 2026
On passage · Passed 77–22
- NayTo establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams.
On the amendment · Rejected 47–52
- NayTo increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes.
On the amendment · Rejected 49–50
- NayTo limit price increases for college athletics tickets.
On the amendment · Rejected 42–54