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James E. Risch

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119th Congress
In Congress since
2009
111th Congress
Congresses served
9
Prior districts
0
None listed

119th Congress

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118th Congress

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117th Congress

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116th Congress

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115th Congress

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114th Congress

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113th Congress

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112th Congress

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111th Congress

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State offices

Total: 10
Boise Office
350 North 9th Street, Suite 302 · Boise ID 83702
Phone: (208) 342-7985
Fax: (208) 343-2458
Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
Boise Office
350 N. 9th St. · Boise ID 83702
Phone: 208-342-7985
Fax: 208-343-2458
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Coeur d'Alene Office
610 Hubbard · Coeur d'Alene ID 83814
Phone: 208-667-6130
Fax: 208-765-1743
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Coeur d'Alene Office
610 Hubbard Street, Suite 209 · Coeur d'Alene ID 83814
Phone: (208) 667-6130
Fax: (208) 765-1743
Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
Idaho Falls Office
901 Pier View Drive, Suite 202A · Idaho Falls ID 83402
Phone: (208) 523-5541
Fax: (208) 523-9373
Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
Idaho Falls Office
901 Pier View Dr. · Idaho Falls ID 83402
Phone: 208-523-5541
Fax: 208-523-9373
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Lewiston Office
313 D St. · Lewiston ID 83501
Phone: 208-743-0792
Fax: 208-746-7275
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Pocatello Office
275 South 5th Avenue · Pocatello ID 83201
Phone: 208-236-6817
Fax: 208-236-6820
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Twin Falls Office
1411 Falls Avenue East, Suite 201 · Twin Falls ID 83301
Phone: (208) 734-6780
Fax: (208) 734-3905
Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
Twin Falls Office
1411 Falls Avenue East · Twin Falls ID 83301
Phone: 208-734-6780
Fax: 208-734-3905
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Recorded votes in the 115th Congress

Many Senate votes are procedural. They still shape whether bills, nominations, and amendments move forward.

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Whether the Senate should begin debate
12/21/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Motion to Proceed
Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Your vote
Yea
Whether the Senate should end debate and move forward
12/19/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Cloture Motion
Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Your vote
Yea
Voting on a Senate motion
12/19/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Motion for Attendance
Result: Motion for Attendance Agreed to
Your vote
Yea
Voting on a proposed change
12/18/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Amendment
Result: Amendment Rejected
Your vote
Yea
Voting on a proposed change
12/18/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Amendment
Result: Amendment Rejected
Your vote
Yea
Voting on a proposed change
12/18/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Amendment
Result: Amendment Rejected
Your vote
Yea
Voting on a Senate motion
12/18/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Motion
Result: Motion Agreed to
Your vote
Nay
Whether the Senate should end debate and move forward
12/17/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Cloture Motion
Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Your vote
Nay
Voting on a proposed change
12/13/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Amendment
Result: Amendment Agreed to
Your vote
Nay
Voting on a proposed change
12/13/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Amendment
Result: Amendment Agreed to
Your vote
Yea
Voting on a proposed change
12/13/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Amendment
Result: Amendment Rejected
Your vote
Yea
Voting on a resolution
12/13/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Joint Resolution
Result: Joint Resolution Passed
Your vote
Nay
Voting on a resolution
12/12/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Joint Resolution
Result: Joint Resolution Passed
Your vote
Nay
Whether the Senate should begin debate
12/12/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Motion to Proceed
Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Your vote
Yea
On the Point of Order
12/12/2018 · Senate
Result: Point of Order Well Taken
Your vote
Yea
Confirming a nominee
12/11/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Nomination
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Your vote
Yea
Confirming a nominee
12/11/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Nomination
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Your vote
Yea
On the Conference Report
12/11/2018 · Senate
Result: Conference Report Agreed to
Your vote
Yea
Whether the Senate should end debate and move forward
12/10/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Cloture Motion
Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Your vote
Yea
Confirming a nominee
12/6/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Nomination
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Your vote
Yea
Confirming a nominee
12/6/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Nomination
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Your vote
Yea
Whether the Senate should end debate and move forward
12/5/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Cloture Motion
Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Your vote
Yea
Whether the Senate should end debate and move forward
11/29/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Cloture Motion
Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Your vote
Yea
Whether the Senate should end debate and move forward
11/29/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Cloture Motion
Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Your vote
Yea
Confirming a nominee
11/28/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Nomination
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Your vote
Yea
Whether the Senate should end debate and move forward
11/28/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Cloture Motion
Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Your vote
Yea
Voting on a Senate motion
11/28/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Motion to Discharge
Result: Motion to Discharge Agreed to
Your vote
Nay
Confirming a nominee
11/27/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Nomination
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Your vote
Yea
Whether the Senate should end debate and move forward
11/27/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Cloture Motion
Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Your vote
Yea
Whether the Senate should end debate and move forward
11/26/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Cloture Motion
Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Your vote
Yea
Whether the Senate should set aside the pending question
11/15/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Motion to Table
Result: Motion to Table Agreed to
Your vote
Yea
Confirming a nominee
11/15/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Nomination
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Your vote
Yea
Voting on a Senate motion
11/14/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Motion
Result: Motion Agreed to
Your vote
Yea
Whether the Senate should end debate and move forward
11/14/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Cloture Motion
Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Your vote
Yea
Whether the Senate should end debate and move forward
11/13/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Cloture Motion
Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Your vote
Yea
Confirming a nominee
10/11/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Nomination
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Your vote
Yea
Whether the Senate should end debate and move forward
10/11/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Cloture Motion
Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Your vote
Yea
Confirming a nominee
10/11/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Nomination
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Your vote
Yea
Confirming a nominee
10/11/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Nomination
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Your vote
Yea
Confirming a nominee
10/11/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Nomination
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Your vote
Yea
Confirming a nominee
10/11/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Nomination
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Your vote
Yea
Confirming a nominee
10/11/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Nomination
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Your vote
Yea
Confirming a nominee
10/11/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Nomination
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Your vote
Yea
Confirming a nominee
10/11/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Nomination
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Your vote
Yea
Confirming a nominee
10/11/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Nomination
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Your vote
Yea
Confirming a nominee
10/11/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Nomination
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Your vote
Yea
Confirming a nominee
10/11/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Nomination
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Your vote
Yea
Voting on a Senate motion
10/10/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Motion
Result: Motion Agreed to
Your vote
Yea
Voting on a resolution
10/10/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Joint Resolution
Result: Joint Resolution Defeated
Your vote
Nay
Whether the Senate should end debate and move forward
10/10/2018 · Senate
Official question: On the Cloture Motion
Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Your vote
Yea

Sponsored bills in the 115th Congress

Bills in 115th Congress: 26
A resolution celebrating October 25, 2018, as the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Women's Business Ownership Act of 1988, while commending the unique entrepreneurial spirit shared by women small business owners of the United States.
115sres693Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7062-7063; text: CR S7056-7057)Introduced: 11/15/2018
Latest action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7062-7063; text: CR S7056-7057) (11/15/2018)
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A resolution recognizing November 24, 2018, as "Small Business Saturday" and celebrating the vital role of small businesses, along with the efforts of the Small Business Administration, to help people in the United States start, build, and grow businesses.
115sres692Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7062-7063; text: CR S7056)Introduced: 11/15/2018
Latest action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7062-7063; text: CR S7056) (11/15/2018)
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7(a) Real Estate Appraisal Harmonization Act
115s3552Status: By Senator Risch from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 115-437.Introduced: 10/5/2018
Latest action: By Senator Risch from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 115-437. (12/19/2018)
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Small Business ACE Act
115s3553Status: By Senator Risch from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 115-438.Introduced: 10/5/2018
Latest action: By Senator Risch from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 115-438. (12/19/2018)
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A resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift and honoring the veterans of Operation Vittles.
115sres634Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 611.Introduced: 9/18/2018
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 611. (10/1/2018)
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Recovering America's Wildlife Act
115s3223Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Introduced: 7/17/2018
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (7/17/2018)
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Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act
115s3119Status: Became Public Law No: 115-329.Introduced: 6/21/2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-329. (12/18/2018)
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 29 through May 5, 2018, as "National Small Business Week" while commending the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners of the United States, and the impact they have on their communities.
115sres498Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2498; text: CR S2496)Introduced: 4/26/2018
Latest action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2498; text: CR S2496) (4/26/2018)
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Small Business Advanced Cybersecurity Enhancements Act of 2018
115s2735Status: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-300.Introduced: 4/24/2018
Latest action: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-300. (4/25/2018)
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Reclamation Title Transfer Act of 2018
115s2560Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 681.Introduced: 3/15/2018
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 681. (11/28/2018)
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Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act of 2018
115s2283Status: By Senator Risch from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 115-265.Introduced: 1/9/2018
Latest action: By Senator Risch from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 115-265. (6/5/2018)
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A bill to provide for an exchange of Federal land and non-Federal land in the State of Idaho, and for other purposes.
115s2140Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7299)Introduced: 11/16/2017
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7299) (11/16/2017)
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A resolution recognizing November 25, 2017, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting the efforts of the Small Business Administration to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.
115sres328Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7167; text: CR S7159)Introduced: 11/9/2017
Latest action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7167; text: CR S7159) (11/9/2017)
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SCORE for Small Business Act of 2017
115s2034Status: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-322.Introduced: 10/31/2017
Latest action: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-322. (5/15/2018)
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SBIR and STTR Oversight and Pilot Program Extension Act of 2018
115s1961Status: By Senator Risch from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 115-450.Introduced: 10/16/2017
Latest action: By Senator Risch from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 115-450. (12/20/2018)
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Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act
115s1702Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Introduced: 8/2/2017
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (8/2/2017)
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Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow's Needs Act of 2017
115s1613Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Introduced: 7/20/2017
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (7/20/2017)
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Advocacy Empowerment Act of 2017
115s1558Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.Introduced: 7/13/2017
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (7/13/2017)
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Hearing Small Businesses Act of 2017
115s1559Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Introduced: 7/13/2017
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (7/13/2017)
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Small Business Cyber Training Act of 2017
115s1428Status: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-300.Introduced: 6/26/2017
Latest action: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-300. (4/25/2018)
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A resolution celebrating April 30 through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" and commending the entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses owners in the United States.
115sres165Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2968; text as passed Senate: CR S2968)Introduced: 5/16/2017
Latest action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2968; text as passed Senate: CR S2968) (5/16/2017)
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PLUS Act
115s702Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Introduced: 3/22/2017
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (3/22/2017)
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Future Logging Careers Act
115s655Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Introduced: 3/15/2017
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (3/15/2017)
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A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes.
115s590Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 85.Introduced: 3/9/2017
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 85. (5/16/2017)
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An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
115sres32Status: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S598)Introduced: 2/1/2017
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S598) (2/1/2017)
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