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Conrad Burns on Defense & War Powers

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Defense & War Powers371 votes · 85.3/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

628 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 371 of them counted toward the score above: 306 toward “Military expansion” and 65 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 257 did not count: 253 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.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
1989-09-28To limit the use of appropriated funds for maintaining United States military pesonnel in NATO member countries in Europe. — TO AMEND HR 3072, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO LOWER THE NUMBER OF U.S. TROOPS IN EUROPE.H.R. 3072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
1989-09-28To require the transfer of amounts saved as a result of the limitation on the use of appropriated funds for maintaining United States military personnel in NATO member countries in Europe. — TO AMEND THE METZENBAUM (D, OH) AMENDMENT TO HR 3072, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO LOWER THE NUMBER OF U.S. TROOPS IN EUROPE.H.R. 3072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1989-09-28Of a technical nature. — TO AMEND THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 3072, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO INCREASE THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT SHARE FOR FUNDING THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE.H.R. 3072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
1989-09-28To make funds available for multilateral anti-narcotics efforts. — TO AMEND HR 3072, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO GIVE FUNDS TOWARDS MULTILATERAL ANTI-DRUG EFFORTS.H.R. 3072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
1989-09-26To express the sense of the Congress on the common defense relationship between the United States and the Republic of Korea. — TO AMEND THE BUMPERS (D, AR) AMENDMENT TO HR 3072, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE ABOUT THE UNITED STATES AND SOUTH KOREA'S MILITARY RELATIONSHIP.H.R. 3072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-09-26To limit the use of funds for the B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft program. — TO AMEND HR 3072, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO LIMIT FUNDING FOR THE B-2 BOMBER PROGRAM.H.R. 3072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
1989-09-26In the nature of a substitute. — TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE HR 3072, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE (SDI).H.R. 3072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
1989-09-26To strike out certain restrictions on the obligation of funds from the Defense Closure Account. — TO AMEND HR 3072, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO EASE SOME RESTRICTIONS ON THE FUND TO HELP IN THE IMPLEMENTATION AND REALIGNMENT OF SOME MILITARY BASES.H.R. 3072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-09-15A bill making appropriations for military construction for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1990, and for other purposes. — TO PASS HR 3012, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 3012 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
1989-08-03A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of presumptions of service-connection between certain diseases experienced by veterans who served in Vietnam era and exposure to certain toxic herbicide agents used in Vietnam; to provide for interim benefits for veterans of such service who have certain diseases; to improve the reporting requirements relating to the "Ranch Hand Study"; and for other purposes. — TO TABLE S 1153, VETERAN'S AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE AND SERVICE BENEFITS ACT.S. 1153 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1989-08-02An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1990 and 1991 for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for such Department for fiscal years 1990 and 1991, and for other purposes. — TO PASS S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
1989-08-02Relating to the Military Service Academies requirements for active duty service. — TO TABLE THE LOTT (R, MS) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO EXTEND BY ONE YEAR THE ACTIVE DUTY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MILITARY ACADEMIES.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary expansion
1989-08-02An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1990 and 1991 for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for such Department for fiscal years 1990 and 1991, and for other purposes. — TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON BILL S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT. (MOTION PASSED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN, HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
1989-08-02To provide funds for a limited deployment of an accidental launch protection system. — TO TABLE THE BOND (R, MO) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR A LIMITED DEPLOYMENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL LAUNCH PROTECTION SYSTEM.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary expansion
1989-08-02Providing for funding of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 with unobligated 1989 fiscal year funds. — TO AMEND S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT OF 1988.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-08-01To eliminate the authority of the Secretary of Defense to prescribe rates of pay for certain employment positions. — TO TABLE THE GLENN (D, OH) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO NOT ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO PRESCRIBE RATE OF PAY FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1989-08-01To authorize Federal law enforcement agencies to use appropriate force to compel airborne drug traffickers to comply with instructions to land their aircraft. — TO TABLE THE MCCONNELL (R, KY) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE CONCERNING THE OBTAINING OF THE B-2 AIRCRAFT.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1989-08-01To prohibit membership or observer status in, or financing from, certain organizations or the extension of other benefits to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics unless certain conditions are met. — TO TABLE THE ARMSTRONG (R, CO) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO FORBID ANY SUPPORT OF THE SOVIET UNION UNTIL CUBA STOPS ITS ILLEGAL DRUG TRAFFICKING.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1989-08-01Expressing the sense of the Senate on the procurement of the B-2 aircraft. — TO AMEND S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE ON THE PROCUREMENT THE B-2 AIRCRAFT.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-08-01To reduce certain authorizations of appropriations for the MX rail garrison program and to increase authorizations for certain other programs. — TO TABLE THE LEVIN (D, MI) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO DECREASE FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE MX RAIL SYSTEM.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
1989-07-31To provide for a military child care program. — TO AMEND S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO ALLOW CHILD CARE SERVICES TO BE AVAILABLE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
1989-07-31To prohibit the use of funds authorized to be appropriated for preparation of the construction of the Special Isotope Separation Plant, Idaho Falls, Idaho. — TO TABLE THE KENNEDY (D, MA) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO FORBID FUNDS BEING USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE BUILDING OF THE SPECIAL ISOTOPE SEPARATION PLANT IN IDAHO.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
1989-07-31Expressing the sense of the Senate's outrage by the kidnapping and reports of execution of Lt. Col. William R. Higgins, and condemns such actions. — TO AMEND S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO EXPRESS THE SENATE'S OUTRAGE AND CONDEMNATION ABOUT THE KIDNAPPING AND RUMORED KILLING OF LT. COL. WILLIAM R. HIGGINS.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-07-27To reduce funds for the SDI program and increase funds for certain other programs. — TO TABLE THE JOHNSTON (D, LA) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO LIMIT FUNDS FOR THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE (SDI) PROGRAM.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
1989-07-25To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1990 for the Army and Marine Corps for research, development, test, and evaluation to develop improved weapons and equipment for small infantry units. — TO AMEND S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO AUTHORIZE MONEY FOR THE ARMED SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH OF WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
1989-07-25To authorize funds for the reserve components of the Armed Forces for fiscal years 1990 and 1991. — TO AMEND S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO AUTHORIZE MONEY FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1990 AND 1991 FOR SEGMENTS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
1989-07-25To authorize funds for the reserve components of the Armed Forces for fiscal years 1990 and 1991. — TO SUBSTITUTE THE NUNN AMENDMENT FOR THE WARNER (R, VA) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO STATE THAT BEFORE MONEY IS SPENT TO GET B-2 BOMBERS PARTICULAR CONDITIONS MUST BE MET.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1989-07-24To authorize appropriations of additional amounts for fiscal years 1990 and 1991 for procurement of missiles for the Armed Forces. — TO SUBSTITUTE THE NUNN AMENDMENT FOR THE WARNER (R, VA) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO APPROVE FUNDS FOR MISSILES FOR THE AIR FORCE IN FISCAL YEARS 1990 AND 1991.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion

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.