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 13 of 100)
- 180 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 21 of 100) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 31 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Michael Crapo
- Sen. Ben Nelson
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Sen. Jeff Bingaman
- Votes with party 85%
- Abstains: 3%
Person's Views
- Today: 22
- Past Seven Days: 136
- All-Time: 19,417
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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S.460 - Education for All Act of 2011Introduced Mar 02, 2011 29 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 22 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 9 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.2081Introduced Feb 09, 2012 53 Views
A bill to require participation in public service and engagement in an active job search as conditions for receipt of extended unemployment be...
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S.2066 - Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities ActIntroduced Feb 02, 2012 47 Views
A bill to recognize the heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on Federal public land and ensure continued opportunities for ...
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S.2062 - Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012Introduced Feb 02, 2012 45 Views
A bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to repeal certain provisions relating to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws, a...
Recent Voting History
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On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of Adalberto Jose Jordan, of Florida, to be U.S. Circuit Judge)February 13, 2012
Aye
(with party)
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S.1813 America Fast Forward Financing Innovation Act of 2011
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 1813)February 09, 2012
Nay
(against party)
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S.1813 America Fast Forward Financing Innovation Act of 2011
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 1813)February 09, 2012 Nay
(against party)
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02/13/12
National Pollster Rallies Local Republicans at Lincoln Day Event
“He’s not a flip-flopper like Romney or (Rick) Santorum,” Arp said of Paul. U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, told the crowd that all Republicans should support the party’s eventual nominee, regardless of who that turns out to be. “This country ...
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Twin Falls Times-News
02/10/12
Lee's obstructionist plot falters
How'd that work out for the far-right senator? Not especially well ... Michael Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Richard Shelby (R-Ala.). The Republican apoplexy in the immediate aftermath of ...
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MaddowBlog
02/09/12
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Senators urge CBO to revise Obamacare estimates
Washington, D.C. – Senator Ron Johnson (WI) today announced that he and ... (UT), Mitch McConnell (KY), Lisa Murkowski (AK), Rand Paul (KY), Rob Portman (OH), Jim Risch (ID), Pat Roberts (KS), Marco Rubio (FL), John Thune (SD), Pat Toomey (PA), David ...
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National Pollster Rallies Local Republicans at Lincoln Day Event
“He’s not a flip-flopper like Romney or (Rick) Santorum,” Arp said of Paul. U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, told the crowd that all Republicans should support the party’s eventual nominee, regardless of who that turns out to be. “This country ...
Lee's obstructionist plot falters
How'd that work out for the far-right senator? Not especially well ... Michael Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Richard Shelby (R-Ala.). The Republican apoplexy in the immediate aftermath of ...
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Senators urge CBO to revise Obamacare estimates
Washington, D.C. – Senator Ron Johnson (WI) today announced that he and ... (UT), Mitch McConnell (KY), Lisa Murkowski (AK), Rand Paul (KY), Rob Portman (OH), Jim Risch (ID), Pat Roberts (KS), Marco Rubio (FL), John Thune (SD), Pat Toomey (PA), David ...
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02/14/12
Idaho politics: Crapo, Risch dismiss Obama budget (UPDATED, 4 ...
President Obama's 2012-13 budget proposal relies on gimmicks and tax increases, and "dangerously increases our national debt," says Sen. Mike Crapo. Sen. Jim Risch, meanwhile, said the Obama budget fails to ...
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02/14/12
With Santorum spending a full day in Idaho, Otter & Risch to pitch ...
The Romney campaign sent reporters notices of a conference call with Romney's Idaho co-chairs, Gov. Butch Otter and U.S. Sen. Jim Risch Monday night and Tuesday morning. Otter and Jim Risch will "discuss their support" ...
02/10/12
Senate moves ahead with highway bill | Better Roads
Mike Lee (R-Utah); Rand Paul (R-Ky.) Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska); Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) Mark Begich (D-Alaska); Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) Jim Risch (R-Idaho). The Senate currently is deciding whether to continue with 30 hours of ...
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Idaho politics: Crapo, Risch dismiss Obama budget (UPDATED, 4 ...
President Obama's 2012-13 budget proposal relies on gimmicks and tax increases, and "dangerously increases our national debt," says Sen. Mike Crapo. Sen. Jim Risch, meanwhile, said the Obama budget fails to ...
With Santorum spending a full day in Idaho, Otter & Risch to pitch ...
The Romney campaign sent reporters notices of a conference call with Romney's Idaho co-chairs, Gov. Butch Otter and U.S. Sen. Jim Risch Monday night and Tuesday morning. Otter and Jim Risch will "discuss their support" ...
Senate moves ahead with highway bill | Better Roads
Mike Lee (R-Utah); Rand Paul (R-Ky.) Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska); Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) Mark Begich (D-Alaska); Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) Jim Risch (R-Idaho). The Senate currently is deciding whether to continue with 30 hours of ...
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