Leonard L. Boswell on Defense & War Powers

DemocratIA

Defense & War Powers182 votes · 85.1/100 consistent

Military restraintMilitary expansion

901 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 182 of them counted toward the score above: 156 toward “Military expansion” and 26 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 719 did not count: 715 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 4 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.

Date	What was voted on	Voted	Counted as
2011-04-09	Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposesH.R. 1363 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment	Yea	Military expansion
2011-04-07	Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposesH.R. 1363 · 112th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Military expansion
2011-04-07	Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposesH.R. 1363 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions	Yea	Direction not readable
2011-04-07	Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposesH.R. 1363 · 112th Congress · Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair	Nay	Direction not readable
2011-04-04	To reduce the amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense for printing and reproductionH.R. 1246 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Yea	Military restraint
2011-03-17	Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from AfghanistanH.Con.Res. 28 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution	Nay	Military expansion
2010-12-21	Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesH.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Concur in the Senate amendment to House amendment to Senate amendment	Yea	Military expansion
2010-12-21	Defense Level Playing Field ActH.R. 6540 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-12-17	Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 6523 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Yea	Military expansion
2010-12-16	To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.S. 3447 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Yea	Military expansion
2010-12-16	To require reports on the management of Arlington National Cemetery.S. 3860 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-12-08	Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesH.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment with an Amendment	Yea	Military expansion
2010-12-08	Recognizing and supporting the efforts of Welcome Back Veterans to augment the services provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans’ Affairs in providing timely and world-class care for veterans and members of the Armed Forces suffering from PTSD and related psychiatric disordersH.Res. 1746 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-12-01	Commending the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, for its outstanding support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock Air Force Base, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families, and the Air ForceH.Res. 1724 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-12-01	Honoring Fort Drum’s soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division for their past and continuing contributions to the security of the United StatesH.Res. 1217 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-11-30	Recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 374th anniversaryH.Res. 1740 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-11-30	Honoring and recognizing the exemplary service and sacrifice of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, the 349th Air Mobility Wing, the 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and the 615th Contingency Response Wing civilians and families serving at Travis Air Force Base, CaliforniaH.Res. 1585 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-09-29	Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2701 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment	Yea	Military expansion
2010-09-29	Securing America’s Veterans Insurance Needs and Goals Act of 2010H.R. 5993 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-09-29	To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the main page of the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet website and to publicize such Internet websiteH.R. 3685 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-09-14	Honoring the members of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard of the State of Oklahoma for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States since September 11, 2001H.Res. 1052 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-07-28	Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposesH.R. 5822 · 111th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Military expansion
2010-07-28	Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011H.R. 5822 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Nay	Direction not readable
2010-07-28	Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011H.R. 5822 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-07-27	Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from PakistanH.Con.Res. 301 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution	Nay	Military expansion
2010-07-27	Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 301) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from PakistanH.Res. 1556 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-07-21	Honoring the service and commitment of the 111th Fighter Wing, Pennsylvania Air National GuardH.Res. 1411 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-07-20	Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, honoring the service members who fought in World War II and their families, and honoring the service members who are currently serving in combat operationsH.Res. 1516 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-07-01	Honoring the veterans of Helicopter Attack Light Squadron Three and their familiesH.Res. 1228 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-06-30	To enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents any of whose children died while serving in the Armed ForcesH.R. 4505 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-06-30	To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Artesia, New Mexico, as the “Alejandro Renteria Ruiz Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic”H.R. 4307 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-06-30	Recognizing the residents of the City of Tracy, California, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the city’s incorporation, for their century of dedicated service to the United StatesH.Res. 1446 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-05-28	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Military expansion
2010-05-28	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-05-28	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-05-28	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the En Bloc Amendments, as Modified	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-05-27	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-05-27	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-05-27	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Nay	Direction not readable
2010-05-27	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-05-27	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-05-27	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-05-27	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-05-27	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-05-27	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-05-27	Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 5136, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.Res. 1404 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-05-26	Recognizing and honoring the courage and sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposesH.Res. 1385 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-05-25	Veterans Dog Training Therapy ActH.R. 3885 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-05-25	Assuring Quality Care for Veterans ActH.R. 5145 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-05-24	Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans ActH.R. 1017 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Did not vote	Direction not readable
2010-05-24	Expressing the sense of Congress that a grateful Nation supports and salutes Sons and Daughters in Touch on its 20th Anniversary that is being held on Father’s Day, 2010, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, the District of ColumbiaH.Con.Res. 278 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-05-12	To clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverageH.R. 5014 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-05-11	Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in May as National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day to honor those who are serving and have served in the noble and self-sacrificing profession of Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the United States Armed ForcesH.Res. 1294 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-05-04	Honoring the USS New Mexico as the sixth Virginia-class submarine commissioned by the U.S. Navy to protect and defend the United StatesH.Res. 1132 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-04-28	Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act of 2010H.R. 5013 · 111th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-04-28	Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act of 2010H.R. 5013 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-04-28	Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act of 2010H.R. 5013 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-04-28	Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act of 2010H.R. 5013 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-04-21	To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposesS. 1963 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-03-25	Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Department of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation CenterH.R. 4360 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-03-24	National Guard Employment Protection Act of 2009H.R. 1879 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-03-23	Energy Jobs for Veterans ActH.R. 4592 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-03-23	Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act of 2009H.R. 3976 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-03-23	Recognizing and honoring the Blinded Veterans Association on its 65th anniversary of representing blinded veterans and their familiesH.J.Res. 80 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-03-22	Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2010H.R. 4667 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-03-22	End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2010H.R. 4810 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-03-21	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all people in the United States should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroadH.Res. 1119 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-03-21	Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo JimaH.Res. 1099 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-03-21	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who were shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured buy subsequently escapedH.Res. 925 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-03-21	Supporting the goals and ideals of a Cold War Veterans Recognition Day to honor the sacrifices and contributions made by members of the Armed Forces during the Cold War and encouraging the people of the U.S. to participate in local and national activities honoring the sacrifices and contributions of those individualsH.Res. 900 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-03-10	Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from AfghanistanH.Con.Res. 248 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution	Nay	Military expansion
2010-03-10	Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 248) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from AfghanistanH.Res. 1146 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-03-04	Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the service and sacrifice of the members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Air National GuardH.Res. 699 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-03-03	Congratulating the United States Military Academy at West Point on being named by Forbes magazine as America’s Best College for 2009H.Res. 747 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-02-26	Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a NationH.Con.Res. 238 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-02-26	Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2701 · 111th Congress · On Passage	Yea	Military expansion
2010-02-26	Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2701 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions	Nay	Direction not readable
2010-02-26	Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2701 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-02-26	Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2701 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-02-26	Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2701 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment	Yea	Direction not readable
2010-02-23	Recognizing the bravery and efforts of the United States Armed Forces, local first responders, and other members of Operation Unified Response for their swift and coordinated action in light of the Haiti earthquakeH.Res. 1066 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Yea	Direction not readable
2009-12-16	Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesH.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Concurring in the Senate Amendment with an Amendment	Yea	Military expansion
2009-12-08	Recognizing the United States Air Force and Dyess Air Force Base for their success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations during Energy Awareness MonthH.Res. 845 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2009-12-08	Recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 373rd anniversaryH.Res. 940 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Yea	Direction not readable
2009-12-08	Commending the soldiers and civilian personnel stationed at Fort Gordon and their families for their service and dedication to the United States and recognizing the contributions of Fort Gordon to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and its role as a pivotal communications training installationH.Con.Res. 206 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2009-12-08	Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the activation of Echo Company of the 100th Battalion of the 442d Infantry, and the sacrifice of the soldiers and families in support of the United StatesH.Con.Res. 199 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2009-12-02	Supportinhg the goals and ideals of National Military Family MonthH.Res. 861 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2009-12-02	Congratulating the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 1,000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrolsH.Con.Res. 129 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Yea	Direction not readable
2009-12-02	Recognizing the exemplary service of the soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory) of the United States Army during World War IIH.Res. 494 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2009-11-19	Reserve Officers Association Modernization Act of 2009S. 1599 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Yea	Direction not readable
2009-11-17	Expressing the gratitude of the House of Representatives for the service to our Nation of the Coast Guard and Marine Corps aircraft pilots and crewmembers lost off the coast of California on October 29, 2009, and for other purposesH.Res. 891 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2009-11-07	Honoring the lives of the brave soldiers and civilians of the United States Army who died or were wounded in the tragic attack of November 5, 2009 at Fort Hood, Texas.H.Res. 895 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Yea	Direction not readable
2009-11-05	Congratulating the first graduating class of the United States Air Force Academy on their 50th graduation anniversary and recognizing their contributions to the NationH.Con.Res. 139 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2009-11-05	Honoring and recognizing the service and achievements of current and former female members of the Armed ForcesH.Res. 868 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Yea	Direction not readable
2009-11-04	Recognizing the Commissioning of the USS New York LPD 21.H.Res. 856 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Yea	Direction not readable
2009-11-03	To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Alexandria, Minnesota, as the “Max J. Beilke Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic”H.R. 3157 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Yea	Direction not readable
2009-11-03	Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our Nation in times of war and conflictH.Res. 866 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Yea	Direction not readable
2009-11-03	Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift’s successH.Res. 398 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Yea	Direction not readable
2009-11-03	Veterans’ Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009H.R. 3949 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Yea	Direction not readable
2009-11-02	To authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposesS. 509 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Yea	Direction 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.