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)
- 178 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 86%
- Abstains: 3%
Person's Views
- Today: 36
- Past Seven Days: 167
- All-Time: 19,339
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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S.460 - Education for All Act of 2011Introduced Mar 02, 2011 41 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 19 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 10 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.2062 - Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012Introduced Feb 02, 2012 52 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...
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S.2054 - Stop the Outrageous Pay at Fannie and Freddie ActIntroduced Feb 01, 2012 54 Views
A bill to suspend the current compensation packages for the senior executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and to establish compensation for...
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S.2058Introduced Feb 01, 2012 76 Views
A bill to close loopholes, increase transparency, and improve the effectiveness of sanctions on Iranian trade in petroleum products.
Recent Voting History
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H.R.658 FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011
On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 658)February 06, 2012
Nay
(against party)
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H.R.658 FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011
On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 658)February 06, 2012 Nay
(against party)
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H.R.658 FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011
On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 658)February 06, 2012 Nay
(against party)
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02/08/12
Idaho politics: And now it's Risch's turn to tout the Keystone pipeline
Calling it "the kind of project America really needs," Sen. Jim Risch issued his own guest opinion today touting the Keystone XL pipeline. His arguments: the project will create privately funded jobs and reduce U.S. dependence on oil from the Mideast.
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Idaho Statesman
02/08/12
Bryan Fischer: From jilted Idaho pastor to AFA's propagandist-in-chief
Fischer's access to GOP power was cemented in 2001 when he was appointed chaplain to the Idaho State Senate by U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, then the state legislature's majority leader. The taxpayer-paid position provided Fischer access Idaho's GOP elite which ...
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Windy City Times
02/06/12
Romney Returns to Boise Friday, Feb. 17
...will cost attendees $1,000. The official hosts of the event are Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter, first lady Lori Otter and U.S. Sen. Jim Risch and his wife, Vicki Risch. Romney attended a pair of Idaho fundraisers last year, appearing in Boise and Idaho Falls o
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Boise Weekly
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Idaho politics: And now it's Risch's turn to tout the Keystone pipeline
Calling it "the kind of project America really needs," Sen. Jim Risch issued his own guest opinion today touting the Keystone XL pipeline. His arguments: the project will create privately funded jobs and reduce U.S. dependence on oil from the Mideast.
Bryan Fischer: From jilted Idaho pastor to AFA's propagandist-in-chief
Fischer's access to GOP power was cemented in 2001 when he was appointed chaplain to the Idaho State Senate by U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, then the state legislature's majority leader. The taxpayer-paid position provided Fischer access Idaho's GOP elite which ...
Romney Returns to Boise Friday, Feb. 17
...will cost attendees $1,000. The official hosts of the event are Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter, first lady Lori Otter and U.S. Sen. Jim Risch and his wife, Vicki Risch. Romney attended a pair of Idaho fundraisers last year, appearing in Boise and Idaho Falls o
Recent Blog Coverage
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02/08/12
Tea Party vs. Tommy Thompson in GOP Senate Race | Elizabeth ...
Republicans vying for the Wisconsin Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Herb Kohl in 2012 are lining up endorsements left and right—er, make that right and far-right. The top two contenders are former representative ...
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Elizabeth DiNovella
02/07/12
Romney in Boise Feb. 17 to raise money at $1000 and $2500 per ...
The eventuality is hosted by Romney's Idaho debate chairs, Gov. Butch Otter and his wife, Lori, and U.S. Sen. Jim Risch and his wife, Vicki. Also during a tip of a invitation are Romney's state financial chairs, Frank VanderSloot and his wife, ...
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steve11
02/07/12
We the people...: Gun News
Today, Mark Udall sent a letter with Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) to the Committee on Environment & Public Works's Chairwoman Barbara Boxer and Ranking Member James Inhofe, urging them to hold a hearing on his bill to ...
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Tea Party vs. Tommy Thompson in GOP Senate Race | Elizabeth ...
Republicans vying for the Wisconsin Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Herb Kohl in 2012 are lining up endorsements left and right—er, make that right and far-right. The top two contenders are former representative ...
Romney in Boise Feb. 17 to raise money at $1000 and $2500 per ...
The eventuality is hosted by Romney's Idaho debate chairs, Gov. Butch Otter and his wife, Lori, and U.S. Sen. Jim Risch and his wife, Vicki. Also during a tip of a invitation are Romney's state financial chairs, Frank VanderSloot and his wife, ...
We the people...: Gun News
Today, Mark Udall sent a letter with Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) to the Committee on Environment & Public Works's Chairwoman Barbara Boxer and Ranking Member James Inhofe, urging them to hold a hearing on his bill to ...
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