U.S. Congress - Senator Jim Risch, Idaho (R) 
Senator James Risch
Republican • Idaho • 1st Term • Sworn In 2009
- 3 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 66 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 15 of 100)
- 215 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 22 of 100) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 32 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Michael Crapo
- Sen. Ben Nelson
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Sen. Sherrod Brown
- Votes with party 84%
- Abstains: 2%
Person's Views
- Today: 36
- Past Seven Days: 148
- All-Time: 22,117
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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S.460 - Education for All Act of 2011Introduced Mar 02, 2011 14 Views
A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Education from promulgating or enforcing regulations or guidance regarding gainful employment.
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S.333Senate Passed Oct 21, 2011 20 Views
A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Little Wood River Ranch.
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S.334Senate Passed Oct 21, 2011 18 Views
A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the American Falls Reservoir.
Most Recent Co-Sponsored Bills
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S.3249 - Boko Haram Terrorist Designation Act of 2012Introduced May 24, 2012 49 Views
A bill to require a report on the designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization, and for other purposes.
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S.Res.475Senate Passed May 25, 2012 89 Views
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable E. James Abdnor, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota.
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S.J.Res.41Introduced May 24, 2012 73 Views
A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Recent Voting History
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S.2343 Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of2012
On Passage of the Bill (S. 2343)May 24, 2012
Nay
(with party)
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S.2343 Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of2012
On the Amendment (Alexander Amdt. No. 2153)May 24, 2012
Aye
(with party)
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S.3187 Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2012
On Passage of the Bill (S. 3187 As Amended)May 24, 2012 Aye
(with party)
Recent News Coverage
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06/03/12
Reader Comment: More Than 1,100 Days and Counting
As we must institute a bipartisan plan to achieve this progress, I also recently joined forty of my Senate colleagues, including Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) expressing deep concern with .
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Twin Falls Times-News
05/29/12
US (WA): Senator urges more Mexican potato export
Senator Catnwell sent a letter to the Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, signed by Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Jim Risch (R-ID), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Mark Udall (D-CO), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Herb Kohl (D-WI).
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FreshPlaza
05/27/12
Attack on American Sovereignty
Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) expressed dissatisfaction with the Administration’s line of “argumentation,” too. “You addressed the people who oppose ratification of the treaty, and …I hope you weren’t scoffing at us,” Risch said to the ...
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Reader Comment: More Than 1,100 Days and Counting
As we must institute a bipartisan plan to achieve this progress, I also recently joined forty of my Senate colleagues, including Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) expressing deep concern with .
US (WA): Senator urges more Mexican potato export
Senator Catnwell sent a letter to the Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, signed by Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Jim Risch (R-ID), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Mark Udall (D-CO), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Herb Kohl (D-WI).
Attack on American Sovereignty
Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) expressed dissatisfaction with the Administration’s line of “argumentation,” too. “You addressed the people who oppose ratification of the treaty, and …I hope you weren’t scoffing at us,” Risch said to the ...
Recent Blog Coverage
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04/14/12
Health Insurance in New York | Republican Party BBQ in Idaho Falls ...
At some point we gotta stop, or we're going to have a socialistic country,” said Senator Jim Risch. “Most people are concerned not just about health care… They're really more than that. People are worried about the amount of ...
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04/14/12
Prepping for 2014 reelection bid, Idaho Sen. Jim Risch holding ...
Prepping for 2014 reelection bid, Idaho Sen. Jim Risch holding Capitol Hill fundraiser next week | Voices.IdahoStatesman.com.
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Dan Popkey
04/14/12
Health Insurance in New York | Republican Party BBQ in Idaho Falls ...
At some point we gotta stop, or we're going to have a socialistic country,” said Senator Jim Risch. “Most people are concerned not just about health care… They're really more than that. People are worried about the amount of ...
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Health Insurance in New York | Republican Party BBQ in Idaho Falls ...
At some point we gotta stop, or we're going to have a socialistic country,” said Senator Jim Risch. “Most people are concerned not just about health care… They're really more than that. People are worried about the amount of ...
Prepping for 2014 reelection bid, Idaho Sen. Jim Risch holding ...
Prepping for 2014 reelection bid, Idaho Sen. Jim Risch holding Capitol Hill fundraiser next week | Voices.IdahoStatesman.com.
Health Insurance in New York | Republican Party BBQ in Idaho Falls ...
At some point we gotta stop, or we're going to have a socialistic country,” said Senator Jim Risch. “Most people are concerned not just about health care… They're really more than that. People are worried about the amount of ...
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