Jim Risch
Sen · Republican · ID
Where they stand
Every rated Senate member for the selected period — dots are members, the shaded band is the middle 50% of each party, the tick is the party median.
Trend vs. medians
Jim Risch's score per year against the Senate, party, and Congress-wide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
Jim Risch vs. the Republican median and the Senate median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where Jim Risch broke from the Republican majority in the Senate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sen. Jim Risch's voting record?
Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID) earned a 82% ILA score for 2025, clearing the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles. Jim Risch was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, an award given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard. Across 4 years rated, Jim Risch's lifetime ILA score averages 80%. Jim Risch serves Idaho in the U.S. Senate.
How aligned is Jim Risch with limited-government principles?
Jim Risch earned a 82% ILA score in 2025 and was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA. Jim Risch cleared the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles.
What is Jim Risch's ILA score?
Jim Risch has a 82% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, Jim Risch's lifetime average is 80%.
Has Jim Risch received recognition from ILA?
Jim Risch was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard.