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James E. Risch

U.S. Senator

Idaho

RepublicanIn this role on July 29, 2026

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James E. Risch

U.S. Senator

Idaho

RepublicanIn this role on July 29, 2026

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119th Congress
Through Jul 29, 2026

VOTING RECORD

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Ssenate

Roll call 214 · Jul 29, 2026Voted Yea

Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 817

On the Cloture Motion · S.Res. 817

Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)45 nay · 50 yea · 5 not voting

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Ssenate

Roll call 213 · Jul 29, 2026Voted Yea

Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334

On the Motion to Proceed · H.R. 5334

Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-12)12 nay · 84 yea · 4 not voting

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Ssenate

Roll call 212 · Jul 28, 2026Voted Yea

Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · H.R. 5334

Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (86-12, 3/5 majority required)12 nay · 86 yea · 2 not voting

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PRIMARY SPONSOR

A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to authorize the use of funds for certain additional Carey Act projects, and for other purposes.

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Latest action · Jul 29, 2026View details

S. 4726SENATE

In committee / reportedInternational Affairs

PEACE in Sudan Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.

Latest action · Jul 27, 2026View details

S. 4960SENATE

IntroducedEnergy

CLEAN Act

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

Latest action · Jul 15, 2026View details

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Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 817

Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334

Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334

Sponsored legislation

A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to authorize the use of funds for certain additional Carey Act projects, and for other purposes.

PEACE in Sudan Act

CLEAN Act