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Max Baucus

Max Baucus on Defense & War Powers

DemocratMT

Defense & War Powers793 votes · 64.4/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

1,447 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 793 of them counted toward the score above: 411 toward “Military expansion” and 382 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 654 did not count: 618 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 36 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
2008-05-14To improve educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces and veterans in order to enhance recruitment and retention for the Armed Forces.H.R. 980 · 110th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary restraint
2008-04-24An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance veterans' insurance and housing benefits, to improve benefits and services for transitioning servicemembers, and for other purposes.S. 1315 · 110th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2008-04-24To increase benefits for disabled U.S. veterans and provide a fair benefit to World War II Filipino veterans for their service to the United States.S. 1315 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2008-04-22A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance life insurance benefits for disabled veterans, and for other purposes.S. 1315 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2008-04-03A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.S.Res. 501 · 110th Congress · On the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2008-03-14To restore full funding for the international affairs budget, in support of the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, nuclear nonproliferation, foreign assistance, fighting global AIDS, promoting sustainable development, and other efforts, with an offset.S.Con.Res. 70 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-02-27A bill to require a report setting forth the global strategy of the United States to combat and defeat al Qaeda and its affiliates.S. 2634 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2008-02-13A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.H.R. 2082 · 110th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2008-02-13A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.H.R. 2082 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2008-02-12An original bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to modernize and streamline the provisions of that Act, and for other purposes.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2008-02-12An original bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to modernize and streamline the provisions of that Act, and for other purposes.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2008-02-12To provide for the review of certifications by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2008-02-12To provide for the substitution of the United States in certain civil actions.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2008-02-12To modify the requirements for certifications made prior to the initiation of certain acquisitions.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-02-12To strike the provisions providing immunity from civil liability to electronic communication service providers for certain assistance provided to the Government.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2008-02-12To provide safeguards for communications involving persons inside the United States.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2008-02-12To provide a statement of the exclusive means by which electronic surveillance and interception of certain communications may be conducted.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2008-02-07To prohibit reverse targeting and protect the rights of Americans who are communicating with people abroad.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2008-02-07To place flexible limits on the use of information obtained using unlawful procedures.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2008-02-06To modify the sunset provision.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-01-28Relative to the extension of the Protect America Act of 2007.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2008-01-28In the nature of a substitute.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayDirection not readable
2008-01-24An original bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to modernize and streamline the provisions of that Act, and for other purposes.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary expansion
2008-01-22A bill to provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.H.R. 4986 · 110th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2007-12-17An original bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to modernize and streamline the provisions of that Act, and for other purposes.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2007-12-14To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2007-11-16A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.H.R. 4156 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2007-11-16A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.S. 2340 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayMilitary restraint
2007-10-03To safely redeploy United States troops from Iraq.H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2007-10-03To improve the security of United States borders.H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-10-02To prohibit waivers for enlistment in the Armed Forces of individuals with certain felony offenses.H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
2007-10-01To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2007-10-01To provide for certain public-private competition requirements.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-09-27In the nature of a substitute.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2007-09-27To eliminate wasteful spending and improve the management of counter-drug intelligence.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2007-09-27To require comprehensive study and support for criminal investigations and prosecutions by State and local law enforcement officials.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-09-27To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2007-09-26To express the sense of the Senate regarding Iran.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-09-26To express the sense of Congress on federalism in Iraq.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-09-21To provide for a reduction and transition of United States forces in Iraq.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2007-09-20To safely redeploy United States troops from Iraq.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2007-09-20To express the sense of the Senate that General David H. Petraeus, Commanding General, Multi-National Force-Iraq, deserves the full support of the Senate and strongly condemn personal attacks on the honor and integrity of General Petraeus and all members of the United States Armed Forces.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-09-20To reaffirm strong support for all the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and to strongly condemn attacks on the honor, integrity, and patriotism of any individual who is serving or has served honorably in the United States Armed Forces, by any person or organization.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-09-19To express the sense of Congress on Department of Defense policy regarding dwell time.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2007-09-19To specify minimum periods between deployment of units and members of the Armed Forces deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2007-09-19To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary restraint
2007-08-03A bill entitled "The Protect America Act of 2007".S. 2011 · 110th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2007-08-03A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to provide additional procedures for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence information and for other purposes.S. 1927 · 110th Congress · On Passage of the BillNayMilitary restraint
2007-07-18To provide for a reduction and transition of United States forces in Iraq.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary restraint
2007-07-18To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2007-07-17To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2007-07-17To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2007-07-17To express the sense of the Senate that it is in the national security interest of the United States that Iraq not become a failed state and a safe haven for terrorists.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-07-13Relative to bringing Osama bin Laden and other leaders of al Qaeda to justice.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2007-07-12To provide for the care and management of wounded warriors.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-07-12To state the policy of the United States on the protection of the United States and its allies against Iranian ballistic missiles.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2007-07-11To express the sense of Congress on length of time between deployments for members of the Armed Forces.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2007-07-11To limit the length of deployment of members of the Armed Forced for Operation Iraqi Freedom.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2007-07-11To require a report on support provided by the Government of Iran for attacks against coalition forces in Iraq.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2007-07-11To specify minimum periods between deployment of units and members of the Armed Forces for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary restraint
2007-05-17Expressing the sense of the Congress that no action should be taken to undermine the safety of the Armed Forces of the United States or impact their ability to complete their assigned or future missions.H.R. 2206 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2007-04-17An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.S. 372 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2007-04-16An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.S. 372 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2007-04-12An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.S. 372 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2007-03-29To appropriate an additional $1,500,000,000 for Procurement, Marine Corps, to accelerate the procurement of an additional 2,500 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles for the Armed Forces.H.R. 1591 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2007-03-27To strike language that would tie the hands of the Commander-in-Chief by imposing an arbitrary timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq, thereby undermining the position of American Armed Forces and jeopardizing the successful conclusion of Operation Iraqi Freedom.H.R. 1591 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2007-03-15A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that no funds should be cut off or reduced for American Troops in the field which would result in undermining their safety or their ability to complete their assigned mission.S.Con.Res. 20 · 110th Congress · On the Concurrent ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2007-03-15A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that no action should be taken to undermine the safety of the Armed Forces of the United States or impact their ability to complete their assigned or future missions.S.Res. 107 · 110th Congress · On the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2007-03-15A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq.S.J.Res. 9 · 110th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2007-03-14A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq.S.J.Res. 9 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2006-11-16To require as a precondition to United States-India peaceful atomic energy cooperation determinations by the President that United States nuclear cooperation with India does nothing to assist, encourage, or induce India to manufacture or acquire nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices.S. 3709 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2006-09-29A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2006-09-28A bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes.S. 3930 · 109th Congress · On Passage of the BillNayMilitary restraint
2006-09-28To provide for the protection of United States persons in the implementation of treaty obligations.S. 3930 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-09-28To prohibit the establishment of new military commissions after December 31, 2011.S. 3930 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2006-09-28To provide for congressional oversight of certain Central Intelligence Agency programs.S. 3930 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2006-09-28To strike the provision regarding habeas review.S. 3930 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2006-09-27In the nature of a substitute.S. 3930 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-09-07A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2006-09-07To make available an additional $65,400,000 for additional appropriations for Aircraft Procurement, Air Force, for the procurement of Predators for Special Operations forces, and to designate the amount as an emergency requirement.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2006-09-07To make available up to an additional $700,000,000 for Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities to combat the growth of poppies in Afghanistan, to eliminate the production and trade of opium, and heroin, and to prevent terrorists from using the proceeds for terrorist activities in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere, and to designate the additional amount as emergency spending.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary expansion
2006-09-07To prohibit the use of funds for a public relations program designed to monitor news media in the United States and the Middle East and create a database of news stories to promote positive coverage of the war in Iraq.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary restraint
2006-09-07To enhance intelligence community efforts to bring Osama bin Laden and other key leaders of al Qaeda to the justice they deserve.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2006-09-06To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into or carry out a contract for the performance by a contractor of any base operation support service at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital pursuant to a private-public competition conducted under Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76 that was initiated on June 13, 2000, and has the solicitation number DADA 10-03-R-0001.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
2006-09-06To include information on civil war in Iraq in the quarterly reports on progress toward military and political stability in Iraq.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary restraint
2006-09-06To protect civilian lives from unexploded cluster munitions.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2006-08-03To make available from Operation and Maintenance, Navy, up to an additional $3,000,000 to fund improvements to physical security at Navy recruiting stations and to improve data security.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2006-08-03To make available from Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy, up to $77,000,000 for the Conventional Trident Modification Program.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2006-08-03To require notice to Congress and the public on earmarks of funds available to the Department of Defense.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2006-08-03To prohibit the use of funds by the United States Government to enter into an agreement with the Government of Iraq that would subject members of the Armed Forces to the jurisdiction of Iraq criminal courts or punishment under Iraq law.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2006-08-03To ensure the fiscal integrity of travel payments made by the Department of Defense.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2006-08-03To limit the funds available to the Department of Defense for expenses relating to conferences.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2006-08-02To appropriate, with an offset, an additional $2,000,000 for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army for the improvement of imaging for traumatic brain injuries.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2006-08-02To make available an additional $6,700,000,000 to fund equipment reset requirements resulting from continuing combat operations, including repair, depot, and procurement activities.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2006-08-02To provide $1,829,100,000 for the Army National Guard for the construction of 370 miles of triple-layered fencing, and 461 miles of vehicle barriers along the southwest border.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2006-06-22An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2006-06-22To provide, with an offset, additional funding for missile defense testing and operations.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2006-06-22To authorize multiyear procurement of F-22A fighter aircraft and F-119 engines.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2006-06-22An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2006-06-22To state the sense of Congress on United States policy on Iraq.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable

Sorted newest first. “Counted as” is which end of the Military restraint / Military expansion axis the vote moved this member toward, using the direction recorded for this issue on that roll call. Open any row to see the full measure, the tally, and the reason that direction was assigned.