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: 83 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
Nay
Vote #123
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 130 (S.J.Res. 130)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices".
Nay
Vote #122
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 141 (S.J.Res. 141)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt".
Nay
Vote #121
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 132 (S.J.Res. 132)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Examinations for Risks to Active-Duty Servicemembers and Their Covered Dependents".
Yea
Vote #120
On the Nomination PN855-1 (PN 855-1)
Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years
Yea
Vote #119
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S.Res. 526 (S.Res. 526)
A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
Nay
Vote #118
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163 (S.J.Res. 163)
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.
Yea
Vote #117
On the Cloture Motion PN855-1 (PN 855-1)
Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years
Yea
Vote #116
On the Nomination PN855-2 (PN 855-2)
Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026
Yea
Vote #115
On the Cloture Motion PN855-2 (PN 855-2)
Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026
Not Voting
Vote #114
On the Resolution S.Res. 690 (S.Res. 690)
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Contact
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