# James Risch

James Risch is a Republican U.S. senator from Idaho.

- Party: Republican
- Seat: U.S. Senate, Idaho
- Serving since: 2009-01-06
- Current term: 119th Congress (2025–27)
- Next election: 2026-11-03
- Bioguide ID: R000584
- FEC candidate IDs: S8ID00092

Source: https://americaspoliticalpulse.com/p/R000584 (America’s Political Pulse, Polarization Research Lab), data through 2026-10-27. Data under CC BY 4.0. Cite as: Westwood, Sean J., and Yphtach Lelkes. 2024. America's Political Pulse [data set].

## Headline

0.2% of Risch’s statements contain a personal attack, in the bottom quarter of Senate Republicans (average 2.1%).

## What Risch says (119th Congress (2025–27))

1,414 classified statements: 806 posts on X, 390 Congressional Record speeches, 140 press releases, 78 newsletters. Each rate is the share of statements with the label, against the Senate Republicans average; rank 1 is the highest rate.

| Label | Risch | Senate Republicans average | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal attacks | 0.2% | 2.1% | 44 of 52 |
| Policy criticism | 13.9% | 17.4% | 36 of 52 |
| Policy discussion | 75.9% | 70.4% | 16 of 52 |
| Bipartisanship | 6.4% | 12.6% | 43 of 52 |
| Credit claiming | 37.4% | 36.1% | 25 of 52 |
| Extreme labels | 2.7% | 2.9% | 21 of 52 |

Most discussed policy areas: Armed Forces and National Security 46% (Senate Republicans 25%); International Affairs 25% (Senate Republicans 11%); Government Operations and Politics 18% (Senate Republicans 19%); Commerce 14% (Senate Republicans 9.5%); Energy 13% (Senate Republicans 10.0%).

## Ideology (CSIP)

CSIP score +0.98 (standard error 0.01), from 2,676 donors and 4,832 roll calls. Negative is left of 0, positive right of it, on one scale for every official. 56% of Senate Republicans score lower.

## Votes (119th Congress (2025–27))

915 roll calls. Attendance 97.1% (Senate Republicans 97.1%). Party unity 100% (98.4%). 3 votes against the party majority.

Key votes:

- 2026-09-28 · voted yea · On Passage of the Bill · S. 4668 A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among… · Bill Passed · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190909
- 2026-09-24 · voted nay · On the Concurrent Resolution · H.Con.Res. 89 A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces… · Concurrent Resolution Rejected · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190903
- 2026-08-08 · voted yea · On Passage of the Bill · H.R. 6500 An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes. · Bill Passed · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190887
- 2026-08-07 · voted yea · On Passage of the Bill · H.R. 5334 An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for… · Bill Passed · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190883
- 2026-07-30 · voted yea · On the Resolution · S.Res. 817 An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. · Resolution Agreed to · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190876
- 2026-06-23 · voted nay · On the Concurrent Resolution · H.Con.Res. 86 A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces… · Concurrent Resolution Agreed to · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190843
- 2026-06-05 · voted yea · On Passage of the Bill · S. 2 An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33. · Bill Passed · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190822
- 2026-05-11 · voted not voting · On the Resolution · S.Res. 690 An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. · Resolution Agreed to · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190773
- 2026-04-23 · voted yea · On the Concurrent Resolution · S.Con.Res. 33 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the… · Concurrent Resolution Agreed to · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190764
- 2026-04-16 · voted yea · On the Joint Resolution · H.J.Res. 140 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of… · Joint Resolution Passed · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190743

## Legislation (119th Congress (2025–27))

Sponsored 61 bills: 61 reached committee, 4 passed one chamber, 0 passed both, 0 became law. Cosponsored 330. 26.2% of sponsored bills got out of committee (Senate Republicans 22.2%; rank 17 of 51).

Recent sponsored bills:

- S. 5484: Affordable HOMES Act of 2026 (in committee, 2026-09-23) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5484
- S. 5374: 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. (in committee, 2026-09-30) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5374
- S. 5254: Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2026 (in committee, 2026-08-05) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5254
- S. 5266: Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026 (in committee, 2026-08-05) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5266
- S.Res. 826: A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and… (in committee, 2026-07-30) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/826
- S.Res. 827: A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) and commending its… (in committee, 2026-07-30) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/827
- S. 4960: CLEAN Act (in committee, 2026-07-15) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4960
- S. 4726: PEACE in Sudan Act (in committee, 2026-07-27) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4726
- S. 4621: SILVER Act (in committee, 2026-05-21) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4621
- S.Res. 719: A resolution celebrating the 154th anniversary of Arbor Day. (passed one chamber, 2026-04-30) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/719

## Campaign money (2026 cycle)

Raised $3.9M (Senate Republicans median $3.2M). 7.8% of individual money came in gifts of $200 or less. 14% of itemized individual money came from in state. Aggregates only; no individual donors.

## Recent statements

Newest first. Posts on X are listed by date and link only.

- 2026-10-26 · Post on X · labels: policy discussion · https://x.com/SenatorRisch/status/2114813026608324920
- 2026-10-25 · Post on X · https://x.com/SenatorRisch/status/2114155019469803588
- 2026-10-25 · Newsletter · At the Table and On the Ground for Idahoans · labels: credit claiming
- 2026-10-23 · Post on X · labels: policy discussion · https://x.com/SenatorRisch/status/2113666050092896566
- 2026-10-23 · Post on X · labels: policy discussion · https://x.com/SenatorRisch/status/2113666073463525383
- 2026-10-22 · Post on X · https://x.com/SenatorRisch/status/2113333595934978423
- 2026-10-21 · Post on X · labels: policy discussion, credit claiming · https://x.com/SenatorRisch/status/2112988254454583492
- 2026-10-21 · Press release · Risch, Crapo Join Forest Service to Announce Salmon Student Selected to Help Light U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree · labels: policy discussion · https://www.risch.senate.gov/news/press-releases/risch-crapo-join-forest-service-to-announce-salmon-student-selected-to-help-light-u-s-capitol-christmas-tree/
- 2026-10-20 · Post on X · labels: policy discussion · https://x.com/SenatorRisch/status/2112629078268293413
- 2026-10-16 · Newsletter · Helping Idahoans & Returning $8.5 Million Through Casework · labels: policy discussion, credit claiming

## Links

- Official site: https://www.risch.senate.gov
- X: https://x.com/SenatorRisch
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senatorjimrisch
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SenatorJamesRisch
- Congress.gov: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/R000584

Full profile, with every chart and the methods: https://americaspoliticalpulse.com/p/R000584