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James E. Risch

U.S. Senator

Idaho

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James E. Risch

U.S. Senator

Idaho

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119th Congress
Through Aug 5, 2026

VOTING RECORD

Recent votes

Ssenate

Roll call 222 · Aug 5, 2026Voted Nay

Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 187

On the Motion to Proceed · S.J.Res. 187

Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-50)50 nay · 48 yea · 2 not voting

S.J.Res. 187 See how members voted

Ssenate

Roll call 221 · Aug 5, 2026Voted Yea

Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

On the Cloture Motion · PN730-11

Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)44 nay · 50 yea · 6 not voting

119th Congress · Session 2See how members voted

Ssenate

Roll call 220 · Aug 5, 2026Voted Yea

Confirmation: Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

On the Nomination · PN932

Nomination Confirmed (51-44)44 nay · 51 yea · 5 not voting

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PRIMARY SPONSOR

Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Latest action · Aug 5, 2026View details

S. 5254SENATE

IntroducedForeign Trade and International Finance

Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Latest action · Aug 5, 2026View details

S.Res. 826SENATE

IntroducedSports and Recreation

A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month".

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4393)

Latest action · Jul 30, 2026View details

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Recent work in Congress

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Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 187

Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

Confirmation: Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Sponsored legislation

Veterans’ Earned Benefits Access Act of 2026

Civil Nuclear Export Act of 2026

A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month".