James E. Risch

Senate · Republican · Idaho · since Jan 2021

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‹ Sep 21 – Sep 27 ›

Thursday, Sep 24

Voted Nay Senate · Roll Call 244

H.Con.Res. 89 · Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

On the Concurrent Resolution. Concurrent Resolution Rejected, 49–50.

Voted Yea Senate · Roll Call 243

S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026

A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.

On the Cloture Motion. Cloture Motion Agreed to, 74–25.

What is cloture?

A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.

Voted Yea Senate · Roll Call 242

S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026

In the nature of a substitute. Official page ›

On the Amendment. Amendment Agreed to, 77–23.

Wednesday, Sep 23

Introduced a bill

S. 5484 · Affordable HOMES Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Voted Yea Senate · Roll Call 241

Angela Veronica Colmenero, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

On the Nomination. Nomination Confirmed, 50–47.

What is a nomination vote?

A vote on whether to confirm a person nominated to a public office, such as a judge or an agency head.

Tuesday, Sep 22

Voted Yea Senate · Roll Call 240

S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026

In the nature of a substitute.

On the Cloture Motion. Cloture Motion Agreed to, 70–21.

What is cloture?

A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.

Voted Yea Senate · Roll Call 239

Angela Veronica Colmenero, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

On the Cloture Motion. Cloture Motion Agreed to, 52–43.

What is cloture?

A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.

Votes and bills from the official record; every item links to its source.

Bills they cosponsored · 330

S.Res. 934 · A resolution designating October 10, 2026, as "American Girls in Sports Day".

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5267) · Sep 30, 2026

S.Res. 942 · A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5271) · Sep 30, 2026

S. 5608 · Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. · Sep 30, 2026

S.Res. 923 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176) · Sep 29, 2026

S.Res. 912 · A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (consideration: CR S5074) · Sep 28, 2026

Committees

  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Member
  • Energy Member
  • Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Member
  • Water and Power Member
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Chair
  • Africa and Global Health Policy Member
  • East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy Member
  • Europe and Regional Security Cooperation Member
  • Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy Member
  • Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism Member
  • State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development Member
  • Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues Member
  • Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Member
  • Senate Select Committee on Ethics Member
  • Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Member
  • United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control Member

Bills and committee seats from the official record.