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Richard Bruce Cheney on Defense & War Powers

RepublicanWY

Defense & War Powers327 votes · 93.5/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

560 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 327 of them counted toward the score above: 280 toward “Military expansion” and 47 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 233 did not count: 215 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 18 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
1980-06-26TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 932, EXTENDING THE DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950. (MOTION PASSED)S. 932 · 96th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1980-06-25TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 521, MAKING ADDITIONAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR TRANSFER FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPT. 30, 1980 FOR THE SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 521 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-05-21TO PASS H.R. 6974, FISCAL 1981 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-05-21TO AMEND H.R. 6974, DOD AUTHORIZATION, BY PROHIBITING THE SECRETARY FROM USING ANY LAND FOR THE MX/MPS SYSTEM UNTIL HE HAS REPORTED TO CONGRESS AND THE AFFECTED STATES ON THE SPECIFIC SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE SYSTEM, METHODS OF ADDRESSING THE IMPACTS, AND THE FEASIBILITY OF BASING PARTS OF THE SYSTEM IN MORE THAN TWO STATES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1980-05-20TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7102, TO PROMOTE THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF PHYSICIANS, DENTISTS, NURSES, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY OF THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7102 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-05-14TO AMEND H.R. 6974, DOD AUTHORIZATION, BY PROVIDING FOR RETROACTIVE PAY EQUALIZATION FOR WORLD WAR II PHILIPPINE SCOUTS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-05-14TO AMEND THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6974, DOD AUTHORIZATION, BY DELETING $500 MILLION IN AUTHORIZED FUNDS FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE MX MISSILE BASING SYSTEM AND TO SPECIFY THAT THE $66 MILLION IN REMAINING FUNDS BE AUTHORIZED ONLY TO CARRY OUT A STUDY OF ALTERNATIVE BASING MODES FOR THE MX MISSILE SYSTEM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1980-05-14TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6974, DOD AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-05-14TO AMEND A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6974, DOD AUTHORIZATION, BY DELETING THE $1.55 BILLION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MX MISSILE PROGRAM AND BASING SYSTEM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1980-05-14TO AMEND H.R. 6974, FISCAL 1981 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, BY DELETING THE $200 MILLION AIR FORCE PROCUREMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR THE STRATEGIC WEAPONS LAUNCHER. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1980-04-22TO AGREE TO H. J. RES. 521, MAKING ADDITIONAL FUNDS AVAILABLE BY TRANSFER FOR FISCAL 1980 FOR THE SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 521 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-04-22TO AMEND H. J. RES. 521, DRAFT REGISTRATION, BY PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS FOR ANY SYSTEM OF MANDATORY REGISTRATION. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 521 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1980-04-22TO AGREE TO APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 521, DRAFT REGISTRATION, THAT INCREASES THE TRANSFER AUTHORITY TO SELECTIVE SERVICE FROM $4.7 MILLION TO $13.295 MILLION. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 521 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-04-22TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 521, TO INCREASE THE TRANSFER AUTHORITY TO $500 MILLION FROM THE $13.295 MILLION RECOMMENDED BY THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE FOR THE SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM. THE ADDITIONAL FUNDS REQUESTED IN THE BAUMAN AMENDMENT WOULD BE USED TO CLASSIFY REGISTRANTS AND GIVE PHYSICAL EXAMS. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 521 · 96th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1980-03-04TO AGREE TO H. RES. 575, DISMISSING THE ELECTION CONTEST AGAINST ANTHONY CLAUDE LEACH, JR. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 575 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-03-04TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 282, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT RECENT FOREIGN INSPIRED ATTEMPTS TO UNDERMINE THE STABILITY OF TUNISIA CONSTITUTE A SERIOUS THREAT TO INTERNATIONAL PEACE, AND TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS OF THE UNITED STATES, THE NATIONS OF NATO, AND ALL NATIONS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AREA. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3'S REQUIRED)H.Con.Res. 282 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-12-19TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 673, AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL 1980. (MOTION PASSED)S. 673 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-12-12TO REJECT CLAUSE 3 OF SECTION 3 OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 595, STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MATERIALS, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF STOCKPILED SILVER. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 595 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-16TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1319, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1319 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-11-16TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4391, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4391 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-11-13TO CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON H.R. 5359, DOD APPROPRIATIONS, AT SUCH TIMES AS CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-13TO PASS H.R. 5235, REVISING THE SPECIAL PAY PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN THE UNIFORMED SERVICES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5235 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-11-09TO CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON S. 674, ENERGY AUTHORIZATION, AT SUCH TIMES AS CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 673 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-11-09TO PASS H.R. 2603, FISCAL 1980 APPROPRIATION AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2603 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-10-24TO PASS H.R. 3947, FISCAL 1980 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3947 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-10-19TO AGREE THAT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF H.R. 595, DISPOSING OF TIN, BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AT SUCH TIMES AS CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 595 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-10-16TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5288, TO IMPROVE AND MODERNIZE THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND TO IMPROVE THE VETERANS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED;2/3'S REQUIRED)H.R. 5288 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-28TO PASS H.R. 5359, DOD APPROPRIATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-09-28TO AMEND H.R. 5359, DOD APPROPRIATIONS, BY STRIKING LANGUAGE PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF A PRICE DIFFERENTIAL ON CONTRACTS HEREAFTER MADE FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELIEVING ECONOMIC DISLOCATIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-09-28TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5359, DOD APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-09-27TO AMEND H.R. 5359, DOD APPROPRIATIONS, BY ADDING $10 MILLION FOR SUPPORT OF THE ARMY GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-09-27TO AMEND H.R. 5359, DOD APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROVIDING FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF MILITARY HELICOPTER PILOT TRAINING PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-14TO PASS H.R. 4040, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-09-14TO AMEND H.R. 4040 BY PROVIDING FOR A MULTIYEAR AUTHORIZATION FOR AN ENHANCED CIVIL DEFENSE PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-09-14TO AMEND H.R. 4040 BY STRIKING THE $10 MILLION AUTHORIZATION FOR PROVIDING LOGISTICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE 1980 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1979-09-13TO AMEND H.R. 4040 BY PROHIBITING USE OF AUTHORIZED FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MULTIPLE PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES SYSTEM FOR THE MX MISSILE IF MORE THAN 25% OF THE SHELTERS ARE TO BE LOCATED IN ANY SINGLE STATE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1979-09-13TO AMEND H.R. 4040 BY STRIKING THE $670 MILLION AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MX MISSILE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1979-09-13TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4040 (SEE RC 465). THE DELLUMS AMENDMENT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE AUTHORIZATION FOR A NUCLEAR POWERED CARRIER. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1979-09-13TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4040 RELATING TO NAVAL VESSELS PROCUREMENT AUTHORIZATION. THE FAZIO AMENDMENT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR A LARGE-DECK CONVENTIONALLY-POWERED CARRIER RATHER THAN ONE NUCLEAR POWERED. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1979-09-13TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4040. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-12TO AMEND H.R. 4040 BY STRIKING THE SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION PROVISION AND SUBSTITUTING LANGUAGE REQUIRING THE PRESIDENT TO REPORT TO CONGRESS ON REFORM OF EXISTING LAW PROVIDING FOR REGISTRATION AND INDUCTION OF PERSONS FOR TRAINING AND SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1979-09-12TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO THE SCHROEDER AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4040 (SEE RC 462). THE MONTGOMERY AMENDMENT RETAINS THE SELECTIVE SERVICE PROVISIONS IN THE BILL BUT CHANGES THE DATES RELATING TO DRAFT REGISTRATION BY ONE DAY. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-09-12TO AMEND H.R. 4040 BY ESTABLISHING A CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE CURRENT DEFENSE MOBILIZATION CAPABILITY OF THE U. S. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-12TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4040, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-07-19TO AGREE TO H. RES. 368, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4040, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-07-16TO PASS H.R. 2282, PROVIDING A COST OF LIVING INCREASE IN DISABILITY COMPENSATION FOR DISABLED VETERANS AND IN DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVORS OF DISABLED VETERANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2282 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-07-10TO AMEND H.R. 3821, INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATIONS, BY REQUIRING THE PRESIDENT TO PUBLICLY DISCLOSE THE AGGREGATE APPROPRIATIONS TOTAL FOR THE NATIONAL FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM FOR FISCAL 1980. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3821 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1979-06-26TO PASS H.R. 3930, AMENDING THE DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950 TO EXTEND ITS AUTHORITY AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE OF SYNTHETIC CHEMICAL FEEDSTOCKS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3930 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-06-26TO AMEND H.R. 3930, THE DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT, BY STRIKING LANGUAGE AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO REQUIRE SUPPLIERS TO PROVIDE THE GOVERNMENT WITH SYNTHETIC FUELS IN CASES WHICH HE DEEMS NECESSARY TO MEET NATIONAL DEFENSE NEEDS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3930 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1979-06-26TO AMEND H.R. 3930, THE DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT, BY STRIKING LANGUAGE AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO REQUIRE SUPPLIERS TO PROVIDE THE GOVERNMENT WITH SYNTHETIC FUELS IN CASES WHICH HE DEEMS NECESSARY TO MEET NATIONAL DEFENSE NEEDS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3930 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1979-06-26TO AGREE TO LIMIT DEBATE ON SECTION 3 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO OF H.R. 3930, THE DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3930 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-06-26TO AMEND H.R. 3930, THE DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT, BY STRIKING LANGUAGE STATING THAT THE TERMINATION OR REDUCTION OF AVAILABILITY OF PETROLEUM WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE NATIONAL DEFENSE PREPAREDNESS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3930 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1979-06-18TO PASS H.R. 4391, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4391 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-06-13TO CLOSE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON S. 429 AT SUCH TIMES AS CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION, EXCEPT THAT ANY MEMBER OF CONGRESS CAN ATTEND ANY MEETINGS. S. 429 IS FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (MOTION PASSED)S. 429 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-06-05TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4015, THE VETERAN SENIOR CITIZEN HEALTH CARE ACT OF 1979, ESTABLISHING DEMONSTRATION CENTERS OF GERIATRIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND CLINICAL OPERATIONS WITHIN THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION. (MOTION PASSED:2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 4015 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-05-31TO PASS H.R. 2575, AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL 1979. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2575 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-05-31TO AMEND H.R. 2575, A BILL AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, BY PROHIBITING THE SECRETARY FROM PROCEEDING WITH FULL SCALE ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT OF THE MPS BASING MODE FOR THE MX MISSILE UNTIL HE CERTIFIES TO CONGRESS THAT THIS WOULD BE CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS AND REPORTS ON ALTERNATIVES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2575 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1979-05-31TO AMEND H.R. 2575, A BILL AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, BY PROHIBITING USE OF RESEARCH FUNDS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF THE MX MISSILE SYSTEM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2575 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1979-05-30TO AGREE TO A CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 7, THE VETERANS' HEALTH CARE AMENDMENTS OF 1979. (MOTION PASSED)S. 7 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-04-03TO PASS H.R. 595, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES TO DISPOSE OF 35,000 LONG TONS OF TIN IN NATIONAL STOCKPILES AND PROVIDING FOR THE DEPOSIT OF MONEY FROM THE SALE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 595 · 96th CongressYeaDirection 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.