Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress
Government Operations and Politics
James E. Risch
Republican, Idaho
On Government Operations and Politics, the 26 measures they backed sit 3% past the typical Republican, on the far side from the typical Democrat.
From votes
Too few votes for a position from votes: 13 votes cast, and a position needs 20.
From bills backed
26 measures · 2 sponsored · 24 cosponsored
Sits 3% past the typical Republican, on the far side from the typical Democrat.
Exact figures
Positions are coordinates on the map's main axis. Only the distance from the typical Democrat and typical Republican means anything.
From bills backed
- Senator at 0.29
- Democratic caucus median −0.38, from 43 senators
- Republican caucus median 0.27, from 20 senators
Each mark is a senator. The vertical line is the typical senator in that caucus.
A position shows which senators someone votes or legislates alongside, not whether they are for or against a policy. Issues come from each bill's topic, so an issue can include amendments on other topics. Left and right on the strips have no meaning of their own. Bills often have backers from both parties, so a position from bills is read against the medians for bills, not against the position from votes. See how these summaries are written.
- Contested vote:
- a roll call where the losing side got at least 10% of the votes cast.
- Party break:
- a contested vote against the majority of their own party.
- Cosponsor:
- a senator who signs on to support a measure, a bill or resolution, that another senator introduced. Bills backed means sponsored or cosponsored.
- Typical senator:
- the middle senator of a group, with half on each side. "17% of the way" means 17% of the distance from the typical senator in one party to the typical senator in the other.
Votes on this issue
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
Voted Yea
To require voters to provide photo identification.
Voted Yea
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
To protect women and girls in athletics.
Voted Yea
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Voted Yea
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Voted Yea
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative…
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Procedure Act".
Voted Nay
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative…
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Procedure Act".
Voted Nay
A bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
A bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
Legislation on this issue
These are records, not a score, and sponsoring a measure does not mean it moved. Simple and concurrent resolutions cannot become law, and a proposal enacted through a companion House bill or inside a larger bill is not counted as becoming law here.
Sponsored
Cosponsored
Protecting American Taxpayers Act
Latest action, : Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
Stop Insider Trading Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
SAVE America Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Bring Our Heroes Home Act
Latest action, : Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Show the other 19 cosponsored measures
Shutdown Fairness Act
Latest action, : Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 609.
Shutdown Fairness Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Dismantling Double Dippers Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against the President's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5181; text: CR S5211)
A bill to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the postal service of the United States.
Latest action, : Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7101)
Equal Representation Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act
Latest action, : Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month and calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3108-3109; text: CR S3120)
Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
FOCA Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S990; text: CR S981-982)
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
GOOD Act
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 565.
MAILS Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
SAVE Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
FIND Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter and commending President Jimmy Carter for his life-long career of public service, humanitarian leadership, diplomacy, and courageous advocacy.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S76; text: CR S81)
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 154 First Avenue East in Jerome, Idaho, as the "Representative Maxine Bell Post Office".
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 572.