James E. Risch

Voting record by policy area

• Economics and Public Finance69 yea . 49 nay
• International Affairs6 yea . 37 nay
• Armed Forces and National Security21 yea . 3 nay
• Public Lands and Natural Resources19 yea . 2 nay
• Environmental Protection15 yea . 6 nay
• Finance and Financial Sector14 yea . 3 nay
• Energy15 yea . 0 nay
• Immigration7 yea . 7 nay
• Congress13 yea . 1 nay
• Transportation and Public Works11 yea . 3 nay
• Government Operations and Politics8 yea . 3 nay
• Taxation4 yea . 4 nay
• Crime and Law Enforcement7 yea . 0 nay
• Health2 yea . 5 nay
• Foreign Trade and International Finance1 yea . 5 nay
• Housing and Community Development6 yea . 0 nay
• Social Welfare1 yea . 3 nay
• Education3 yea . 1 nay
• Agriculture and Food3 yea . 0 nay
• Emergency Management1 yea . 2 nay
• Labor and Employment3 yea . 0 nay
• Commerce2 yea . 0 nay
• Animals2 yea . 0 nay
• Science, Technology, Communications1 yea . 0 nay
• Sports and Recreation1 yea . 0 nay
• Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues0 yea . 1 nay
• Water Resources Development1 yea . 0 nay

Source: Roll-call records, Congress.gov

Recent votes

• A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Jul 23, 2026nay
• National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027Jul 14, 2026yea
• A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Jun 25, 2026nay
• A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".Jun 25, 2026nay
• Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.Jun 23, 2026nay
• 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActJun 22, 2026yea
• 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActJun 18, 2026yea
• A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Jun 17, 2026nay
• 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActJun 16, 2026yea
• A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Jun 16, 2026nay

Committee memberships

• Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
• Senate Committee on Foreign Relations . chair
• Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
• Senate Select Committee on Ethics
• Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
• United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control

Source: Member profile, Congress.gov

Sources

• Member profileCongress.gov
• Voting recordClerk of the House