James Risch's Full Israel/Palestine Voting Record

Senator Risch, James E., Republican of Idaho. Explore James Risch's full Israel/Palestine voting record: congressional votes, public statements, bill sponsorships, and a clear picture of where they st…

Israel/Palestine weighted score: pro-Israel +64 (64 pro-Israel points, 0 pro-Palestine points).

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Sponsored bills (4)

• S 5303: Stand with Israel Act (pro-Israel)
• S 2479: UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act (pro-Israel)
• S 3467: UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act (pro-Israel)
• S 431: UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act (pro-Israel)

Cosponsored bills (22)

• SRES 417: A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism. (pro-Israel)
• SRES 526: A resolution condemning the antisemitic terrorist attack that occurred at Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue on January 15, 2022, in Colleyville, Texas, expressing gratitude that no innocent lives were lost, and applauding the dedication and bravery of law enforcement and emergency response officials in responding to the attack. (neutral)
• SRES 288: A resolution condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence. (neutral)
• S 567: A bill clarifying that it is United States policy to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. (pro-Israel)
• S 170: Combating BDS Act of 2017 (pro-Israel)
• S 1848: United Nations Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act of 2011 (pro-Israel)
• S 720: Israel Anti-Boycott Act (pro-Israel)
• S 198: Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (pro-Israel)
• SRES 302: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Israel and in condemnation of Palestinian terror attacks. (pro-Israel)
• SRES 76: A resolution welcoming the Prime Minister of Israel to the United States for his address to a joint meeting of Congress. (pro-Israel)
• S 2531: Combating BDS Act of 2016 (pro-Israel)
• S 4576: A bill to strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States and protect the Jewish community. (pro-Israel)
• S 1595: Solidarity with Israel Act (pro-Israel)
• S 2165: United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 (pro-Israel)
• SRES 185: A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, reaffirming opposition to the inclusion of Hamas in a unity government unless it is willing to accept peace with Israel and renounce violence, and declaring that Palestinian efforts to gain recognition of a state outside direct negotiations demonstrates absence of a good faith commitment to peace negotiations, and will have implications for continued United States aid. (pro-Israel)
• SRES 138: A resolution calling on the United Nations to rescind the Goldstone report, and for other purposes. (pro-Israel)
• SRES 438: A resolution condemning the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, and supporting an outcome that ensures the forever survival of Israel, the complete denial of Hamas's ability to reconstitute in the region, and the release of all the remaining hostages from the Gaza Strip, including two United States citizens. (pro-Israel)
• S 4091: Countering Antisemitism Act (pro-Israel)
• S 3063: Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021 (pro-Israel)
• S 1: Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 (pro-Israel)
• SRES 346: A resolution expressing opposition to the European Commission interpretive notice regarding labeling Israeli products and goods manufactured in the West Bank and other areas, as such actions undermine the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. (pro-Israel)
• SRES 599: A resolution expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism. (pro-Israel)

Roll-call votes (38)

• S 3254: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, voted Yea
• HR 2055: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, voted Nay
• SJRES 138: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services., voted Nay
• SJRES 32: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services., voted Nay
• HR 4310: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, voted Nay
• HR 2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, voted Nay
• HR 7776: James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, voted Yea
• S 1605: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, voted Yea
• HR 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, voted Yea
• S 2882: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026, voted Nay
• S 2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, voted Yea
• HR 1473: Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, voted Nay
• S 1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, voted Yea
• HR 2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, voted Nay
• SRES 417: A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism., voted Yea
• SJRES 33: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services., voted Nay
• SJRES 34: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services., voted Nay
• SJRES 41: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel., voted Nay
• SJRES 111: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services., voted Nay
• SJRES 113: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services., voted Nay
• SJRES 115: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed license amendment for the export of certain defense articles, defense services, and technical data to Israel., voted Nay
• HR 5009: Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, voted Yea
• HR 2882: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, voted Nay
• S 2226: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, voted Yea
• HR 815: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes., voted Yea
• HR 2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, voted Yea
• HR 6126: Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, voted Nay
• HR 2194: Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, voted Yea
• HR 644: Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015, voted Yea
• HR 1735: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, voted Yea
• S 1356: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, voted Yea
• S 2943: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, voted Yea
• HR 2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, voted Nay
• HR 6157: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019, voted Yea
• S 1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, voted Yea
• HR 133: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, voted Yea
• HJRES 31: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019, voted Yea
• S 1: Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019, voted Yea