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← Jim Risch public record119th Congress · U.S. Senate

Every recorded vote

Jim Risch · Idaho · Republican

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Based on 882 roll-call observations in the 119th Congress. This is Voteview DW-NOMINATE, an estimate from roll-call behavior—not a Baseline rating. Read the method ↗ or see our evidence rules.

Public roll calls

915 votes

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DatePositionRoll callIssueResult
Apr 29, 2025YeaPN545On the NominationDavid Perdue, of Georgia, to be Ambassador to the People's Republic of ChinaOfficial roll call ↗NominationsNomination Confirmed67–29
Apr 28, 2025YeaPN545On the Cloture MotionDavid Perdue, of Georgia, to be Ambassador to the People's Republic of ChinaOfficial roll call ↗Other floor businessCloture Motion Agreed to64–27
Apr 11, 2025YeaPN28On the NominationLt. Gen. John D. Caine (Retired), in the Air Force, to be Major GeneralOfficial roll call ↗NominationsNomination Confirmed60–25
Apr 11, 2025YeaPN28On the Cloture MotionLt. Gen. John D. Caine (Retired), in the Air Force, to be Major GeneralOfficial roll call ↗Other floor businessCloture Motion Agreed to60–25
Apr 11, 2025YeaPN27On the NominationLt. Gen. John D. Caine (Retired), in the Air Force, to be GeneralOfficial roll call ↗NominationsNomination Confirmed59–26
Apr 11, 2025YeaPN27On the Cloture MotionLt. Gen. John D. Caine (Retired), in the Air Force, to be GeneralOfficial roll call ↗Other floor businessCloture Motion Agreed to59–25
Apr 10, 2025YeaPN1229On the NominationMark Meador, of Virginia, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner for the term of seven years from September 26, 2024Official roll call ↗NominationsNomination Confirmed50–46
Apr 10, 2025Not votingPN1229On the Cloture MotionMark Meador, of Virginia, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner for the term of seven years from September 26, 2024Official roll call ↗Foreign trade and international financeCloture Motion Agreed to51–46
Apr 10, 2025Not votingHJRES20On the Joint ResolutionA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".Official roll call ↗Environmental protectionJoint Resolution Passed53–44
Apr 9, 2025YeaHJRES20On the Motion to ProceedA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".Official roll call ↗Environmental protectionMotion to Proceed Agreed to52–42
Apr 9, 2025YeaPN1218On the NominationPaul Atkins, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 5, 2026Official roll call ↗NominationsNomination Confirmed52–44
Apr 9, 2025YeaPN256On the NominationKevin Cabrera, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of PanamaOfficial roll call ↗NominationsNomination Confirmed51–45
Apr 9, 2025YeaPN2522On the NominationRonald Johnson, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the United Mexican StatesOfficial roll call ↗NominationsNomination Confirmed49–46
Apr 9, 2025YeaPN2518On the NominationPeter Hoekstra, of Michigan, to be Ambassador to CanadaOfficial roll call ↗NominationsNomination Confirmed60–37
Apr 9, 2025YeaPN2520On the NominationMike Huckabee, of Arkansas, to be Ambassador to the State of IsraelOfficial roll call ↗NominationsNomination Confirmed53–46
Apr 9, 2025YeaPN1218On the Cloture MotionPaul Atkins, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 5, 2026Official roll call ↗Other floor businessCloture Motion Agreed to51–45
Apr 8, 2025YeaPN256On the Cloture MotionKevin Cabrera, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of PanamaOfficial roll call ↗Other floor businessCloture Motion Agreed to51–42
Apr 8, 2025YeaPN2522On the Cloture MotionRonald Johnson, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the United Mexican StatesOfficial roll call ↗Other floor businessCloture Motion Agreed to52–44
Apr 8, 2025YeaPN2518On the Cloture MotionPeter Hoekstra, of Michigan, to be Ambassador to CanadaOfficial roll call ↗Other floor businessCloture Motion Agreed to60–37
Apr 8, 2025YeaPN2520On the Cloture MotionMike Huckabee, of Arkansas, to be Ambassador to the State of IsraelOfficial roll call ↗Other floor businessCloture Motion Agreed to53–46
Apr 8, 2025YeaPN2514On the NominationGeorge Glass, of Oregon, to be Ambassador to JapanOfficial roll call ↗NominationsNomination Confirmed66–32
Apr 8, 2025YeaPN2514On the Cloture MotionGeorge Glass, of Oregon, to be Ambassador to JapanOfficial roll call ↗Other floor businessCloture Motion Agreed to67–32
Apr 8, 2025YeaPN129On the NominationElbridge Colby, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for PolicyOfficial roll call ↗Armed forces and national securityNomination Confirmed54–45
Apr 7, 2025YeaPN129On the Cloture MotionElbridge Colby, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for PolicyOfficial roll call ↗Armed forces and national securityCloture Motion Agreed to53–39
Apr 5, 2025YeaHCONRES14On the Concurrent ResolutionA concurrent resolution establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.Official roll call ↗Economics and public financeConcurrent Resolution Agreed to51–48
Apr 5, 2025NayHCONRES14On the AmendmentTo provide tax relief for the middle class.Official roll call ↗Economics and public financeAmendment Rejected47–52
Apr 5, 2025NayHCONRES14On the AmendmentTo strike section 2001(b)(4) relating to reconciliation instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives to cut $880,000,000,000 from Medicaid.Official roll call ↗HealthAmendment Rejected49–50
Apr 5, 2025NayHCONRES14On the AmendmentTo establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to access to health care, which may include legislation preventing reductions in funding for Medicaid that could lead to benefit cuts, coverage loss, or slashed provide payments.Official roll call ↗HealthAmendment Rejected48–51
Apr 5, 2025NayHCONRES14On the AmendmentTo preserve access to Social Security's phone service.Official roll call ↗Other floor businessAmendment Rejected48–51
Apr 5, 2025NayHCONRES14On the AmendmentTo establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preventing a reduction in Medicaid funding that could lead to rural hospital closures, cost increases for individuals with other kinds of insurance, or higher rates of uncompensated care.Official roll call ↗HealthAmendment Rejected49–50
Apr 5, 2025NayHCONRES14On the MotionTo create a point of order against legislation that would increase drug costs for seniors and people with disabilities on Medicare.Official roll call ↗HealthMotion Rejected49–50
Apr 5, 2025NayHCONRES14On the AmendmentTo make sure the Senate can increase the Federal minimum wage to $17 an hour by a simple majority vote.Official roll call ↗Other floor businessAmendment Rejected47–52
Apr 5, 2025NayHCONRES14On the AmendmentTo establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to prevent increased barriers to American caregivers, including individuals caring for seniors, children, home care workers, and individuals engaged in the care economy.Official roll call ↗Other floor businessAmendment Rejected49–50
Apr 5, 2025NayHCONRES14On the AmendmentTo prevent DOGE from closing Social Security offices, preserving access to benefits for seniors and people with disabilities.Official roll call ↗Other floor businessAmendment Rejected48–51
Apr 5, 2025NayHCONRES14On the AmendmentTo establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preventing the use of proceeds from public land sales to reduce the Federal deficit.Official roll call ↗Other floor businessAmendment Rejected48–51
Apr 4, 2025NayHCONRES14On the AmendmentTo establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to reversing cuts to the Social Security Administration, which may include cuts ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency or any other cuts to seniors' services.Official roll call ↗Other floor businessAmendment Rejected49–50
Apr 4, 2025NayHCONRES14On the AmendmentTo modify the debt limit instruction for the House of Representatives and the Senate.Official roll call ↗Economics and public financeAmendment Rejected5–94
Apr 4, 2025NayHCONRES14On the AmendmentTo prevent any disruption in security assistance to Ukraine.Official roll call ↗Armed forces and national securityAmendment Rejected48–51
Apr 4, 2025NayHCONRES14On the AmendmentReiterating the importance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and its continued role in providing nonpartisan and long-term disaster relief to disaster survivors.Official roll call ↗Other floor businessAmendment Rejected48–51
Apr 4, 2025NayHCONRES14On the AmendmentTo establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preventing Trump's tariffs from increasing the cost of groceries and everyday goods for families.Official roll call ↗Foreign trade and international financeAmendment Rejected46–53
Apr 4, 2025NayHCONRES14On the AmendmentTo establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to prohibiting attacks on Federal employees by protecting legally binding collective bargaining agreements and the right to organize.Official roll call ↗Other floor businessAmendment Rejected48–51
Apr 4, 2025NayHCONRES14On the AmendmentTo establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to strengthening protections for members of the Armed Forces by prohibiting the use of any commercial messaging application to transmit information revealing the timing, sequencing, or weapons to be used during impending United States military operations in foreign countries that may endanger the lives of members of the Armed Forces.Official roll call ↗Armed forces and national securityAmendment Rejected46–53
Apr 4, 2025NayHCONRES14On the AmendmentTo strike the provision relating to instructions to the Committee on Agriculture.Official roll call ↗Agriculture and foodAmendment Rejected47–51
Apr 4, 2025NayHCONRES14On the AmendmentTo establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preventing reduction in enrollment or benefits for individuals enrolled in Medicaid, including seniors, children, families, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and military families.Official roll call ↗HealthAmendment Rejected48–51
Apr 4, 2025NayHCONRES14On the AmendmentTo create a point of order against legislation that would create more debt over a 30-year period than has accumulated over the past 249 years.Official roll call ↗Economics and public financeAmendment Rejected46–53
Apr 4, 2025YeaHCONRES14On the AmendmentTo establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting Medicare and Medicaid.Official roll call ↗HealthAmendment Agreed to51–48
Apr 3, 2025YeaHCONRES14On the Motion to ProceedA concurrent resolution establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.Official roll call ↗Economics and public financeMotion to Proceed Agreed to52–48
Apr 3, 2025YeaPN1211On the NominationHarmeet Dhillon, of California, to be an Assistant Attorney GeneralOfficial roll call ↗NominationsNomination Confirmed52–45
Apr 3, 2025YeaPN1234On the NominationMehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesOfficial roll call ↗HealthNomination Confirmed53–45
Apr 3, 2025NaySJRES26On the Motion to DischargeA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.Bill record ↗Official roll call ↗International AffairsMotion to Discharge Rejected15–83
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About this record

Vote positions and roll-call metadata come from Voteview’s congressional data, current through October 1, 2026. Official Senate and Congress.gov links are retained for verification. This page reports recorded behavior; it does not decide whether a vote was good or bad.

Dataset documentation ↗ · Lewis, Poole, Rosenthal, Boche, Rudkin, and Sonnet (2026), Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database.

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