Biography
Jim Risch has served as Idaho's junior senator since 2009. He is the Ranking Member of the Foreign Relations Committee. He previously served as the 31st Governor of Idaho.
Key Information
- Full Name: James Risch
- Born: May 3, 1943
- Age: 82 years old
- Birthplace: Milwaukee, WI
- Term Started: January 3, 2021
- Term Ends: January 3, 2027
- Senate Class: Class II
Committee Assignments
- Foreign Relations Chair
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Select Committee on Intelligence
Most Recent Voting History
Yea
Vote #78
On the Nomination PN787-5 (PN 787-5)
Christopher R. Wolfe, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
Yea
Vote #77
On the Cloture Motion PN787-5 (PN 787-5)
Christopher R. Wolfe, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
Yea
Vote #76
On the Nomination PN787-3 (PN 787-3)
John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas
Not Voting
Vote #75
On the Cloture Motion PN787-3 (PN 787-3)
John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas
Yea
Vote #74
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)
A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #73
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4732 to S.Amdt. 4420 to S. 1383 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 4732 (To require voters to provide photo identification.)
Nay
Vote #72
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 103 (S.J.Res. 103)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Yea
Vote #71
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)
A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Nay
Vote #70
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 107 (S.J.Res. 107)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities".
Nay
Vote #69
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 116 (S.J.Res. 116)
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.
Contact
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