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Thad Cochran

Thad Cochran on Defense & War Powers

RepublicanMS

Defense & War Powers856 votes · 83.9/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

1,599 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 856 of them counted toward the score above: 691 toward “Military expansion” and 165 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 743 did not count: 688 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 55 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
2018-03-20A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.S.J.Res. 54 · 115th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2018-01-18A bill to implement the use of Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, to solve and prevent violent crimes and other crimes, to exonerate the innocent, to prevent DNA analysis backlogs, and for other purposes.S. 139 · 115th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2018-01-16A bill to implement the use of Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, to solve and prevent violent crimes and other crimes, to exonerate the innocent, to prevent DNA analysis backlogs, and for other purposes.S. 139 · 115th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2018-01-11A bill to implement the use of Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, to solve and prevent violent crimes and other crimes, to exonerate the innocent, to prevent DNA analysis backlogs, and for other purposes.S. 139 · 115th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaDirection not readable
2017-09-18To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 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. 2810 · 115th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2017-09-18To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 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. 2810 · 115th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2017-09-14In the nature of a substitute.H.R. 2810 · 115th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2017-09-13To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force and the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.H.R. 2810 · 115th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2017-09-11To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 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. 2810 · 115th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2017-01-12A bill to provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.S. 84 · 115th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2016-12-08An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 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.S. 2943 · 114th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2016-12-07An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 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.S. 2943 · 114th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2016-11-15A bill to amend the Veterans' Oral History Project Act to allow the collection of video and audio recordings of biographical histories by immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces who died as a result of their service during a period of war.H.R. 4511 · 114th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2016-09-19A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.H.R. 5985 · 114th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2016-09-06A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.H.R. 5293 · 114th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2016-07-14A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.H.R. 5293 · 114th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2016-07-14An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 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.S. 2943 · 114th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2016-07-14An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 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.S. 2943 · 114th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2016-07-14An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 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.S. 2943 · 114th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2016-07-07A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.H.R. 5293 · 114th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2016-06-14An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 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.S. 2943 · 114th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2016-06-10An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 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.S. 2943 · 114th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2016-06-09To address unfunded priorities of the Armed Forces.S. 2943 · 114th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayMilitary restraint
2016-06-09To authorize parity for defense and nondefense spending pursuant to the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015.S. 2943 · 114th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayMilitary restraint
2016-06-07To strike the provision relating to the pilot program on privatization of the Defense Commissary System.S. 2943 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2016-06-07To provide that certain provisions in this Act relating to limitations, transparency, and oversight regarding medical research conducted by the Department of Defense shall have mo force or effect.S. 2943 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2016-06-06To modify the requirement that the Secretary of Defense implement measures to maintain the critical wartime medical readiness skills and core competencies of health care providers within the Armed Forces.S. 2943 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2016-05-25An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 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.S. 2943 · 114th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2016-02-11An act to reauthorize trade facilitation and trade enforcement functions and activities, and for other purposes.H.R. 644 · 114th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaDirection not readable
2016-02-11An act to reauthorize trade facilitation and trade enforcement functions and activities, and for other purposes.H.R. 644 · 114th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2015-11-10An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 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.S. 1356 · 114th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2015-11-05A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.H.R. 2685 · 114th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2015-10-07An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 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. 1735 · 114th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2015-10-07An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 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. 1735 · 114th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2015-10-06An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 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. 1735 · 114th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2015-09-22A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.H.R. 2685 · 114th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2015-07-09An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 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. 1735 · 114th Congress · On the MotionNayMilitary restraint
2015-07-09An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 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. 1735 · 114th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2015-06-18A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.H.R. 2685 · 114th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2015-06-18An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 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. 1735 · 114th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2015-06-17An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 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. 1735 · 114th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2015-06-16To limit the retirement of Army combat units, and to provide an offset.H.R. 1735 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2015-06-16In the nature of a substitute.H.R. 1735 · 114th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2015-06-16To reform procedures for determinations to proceed to trial by court-martial for certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.H.R. 1735 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2015-06-16To provide for a temporary, emergency authorization of defense articles, defense services, and related training directly to the Kurdistan Regional Government.H.R. 1735 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2015-06-16To reaffirm the prohibition on torture.H.R. 1735 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2015-06-11To improve cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats.H.R. 1735 · 114th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2015-06-10To reauthorize and reform the Export-Import Bank of the United States.H.R. 1735 · 114th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
2015-06-09To limit the availability of amounts authorized to be appropriated for overseas contingency operations pending relief from the spending limits under the Budget Control Act of 2011.H.R. 1735 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2015-06-04To provide for the stationing of C-130 H aircraft avionics previously modified by the Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) in support of daily training and contingency requirements for Airborne and Special Operations Forces.H.R. 1735 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2015-06-04To revise the definition of spouse for purposes of veterans benefits in recognition of new State definitions of spouse.H.R. 1735 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2015-06-04To provide additional amounts for procurement and for research, development, test, and evaluation for Stryker Lethality Upgrades, and to provide an offset.H.R. 1735 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2015-06-02A bill to reform the authorities of the Federal Government to require the production of certain business records, conduct electronic surveillance, use pen registers and trap and trace devices, and use other forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes, and for other purposes.H.R. 2048 · 114th Congress · On Passage of the BillNayMilitary expansion
2015-06-02In the nature of a substitute.H.R. 2048 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2015-06-02Of a perfecting nature.H.R. 2048 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2015-06-02Of a perfecting nature.H.R. 2048 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2015-06-02A bill to reform the authorities of the Federal Government to require the production of certain business records, conduct electronic surveillance, use pen registers and trap and trace devices, and use other forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes, and for other purposes.H.R. 2048 · 114th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary restraint
2015-05-31A bill to reform the authorities of the Federal Government to require the production of certain business records, conduct electronic surveillance, use pen registers and trap and trace devices, and use other forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes, and for other purposes.H.R. 2048 · 114th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaDirection not readable
2015-05-23A bill to extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 until July 31, 2015, and for other purposes.S. 1357 · 114th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaDirection not readable
2015-05-23A bill to reform the authorities of the Federal Government to require the production of certain business records, conduct electronic surveillance, use pen registers and trap and trace devices, and use other forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes, and for other purposes.H.R. 2048 · 114th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayDirection not readable
2015-05-14An act to reauthorize trade facilitation and trade enforcement functions and activities, and for other purposes.H.R. 644 · 114th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2015-02-03A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for the conduct of annual evaluations of mental health care and suicide prevention programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to require a pilot program on loan repayment for psychiatrists who agree to serve in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.H.R. 203 · 114th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2014-12-12A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.H.R. 3979 · 113th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2014-12-12A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.H.R. 3979 · 113th Congress · On the Decision of the ChairNayDirection not readable
2014-12-12A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.H.R. 3979 · 113th Congress · On the Motion to ReferNayDirection not readable
2014-12-11A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.H.R. 3979 · 113th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2014-07-31To improve the access of veterans to medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.H.R. 3230 · 113th Congress · On the Conference ReportDid not voteDirection not readable
2014-07-31To improve the access of veterans to medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.H.R. 3230 · 113th Congress · On the MotionDid not voteDirection not readable
2014-06-11To improve the access of veterans to medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.H.R. 3230 · 113th Congress · On Passage of the BillDid not voteDirection not readable
2014-06-11To improve the access of veterans to medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.H.R. 3230 · 113th Congress · On the MotionDid not voteDirection not readable
2014-04-07A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.H.R. 3979 · 113th Congress · On Passage of the BillNayDirection not readable
2014-04-03A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.H.R. 3979 · 113th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayDirection not readable
2014-04-03Of a perfecting nature.H.R. 3979 · 113th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2014-04-02A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.H.R. 3979 · 113th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2014-04-02Of a perfecting nature.H.R. 3979 · 113th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2014-04-02Of a perfecting nature.H.R. 3979 · 113th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayDirection not readable
2014-03-27A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.H.R. 3979 · 113th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayDirection not readable
2014-03-10A bill to provide for additional enhancements of the sexual assault prevention and response activities of the Armed Forces.S. 1917 · 113th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2014-03-06A bill to provide for additional enhancements of the sexual assault prevention and response activities of the Armed Forces.S. 1917 · 113th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2014-03-06A bill to reform procedures for determinations to proceed to trial by court-martial for certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes.S. 1752 · 113th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayMilitary expansion
2014-02-27A bill to improve the provision of medical services and benefits to veterans, and for other purposes.S. 1982 · 113th Congress · On the MotionNayMilitary restraint
2014-02-27A bill to improve the provision of medical services and benefits to veterans, and for other purposes.S. 1982 · 113th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary restraint
2014-02-25A bill to improve the provision of medical services and benefits to veterans, and for other purposes.S. 1982 · 113th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2014-02-12An act to ensure that the reduced annual cost-of-living adjustment to the retired pay of members and former members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62 required by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 will not apply to members or former members who first became members prior to January 1, 2014, and for other purposes.S. 25 · 113th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2014-02-10A bill to repeal section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013.S. 1963 · 113th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2013-12-19An act to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins and Donald P. Sloat of the United States Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam Conflict and to authorize the award of the Medal of Honor to certain other veterans who were previously recommended for award of the Medal of Honor.H.R. 3304 · 113th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2013-12-19An act to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins and Donald P. Sloat of the United States Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam Conflict and to authorize the award of the Medal of Honor to certain other veterans who were previously recommended for award of the Medal of Honor.H.R. 3304 · 113th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2013-12-18An act to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins and Donald P. Sloat of the United States Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam Conflict and to authorize the award of the Medal of Honor to certain other veterans who were previously recommended for award of the Medal of Honor.H.R. 3304 · 113th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2013-11-21An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 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.S. 1197 · 113th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayMilitary restraint
2013-11-19To propose an alternative to section 1033, relating to a limitation on the transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.S. 1197 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2013-11-19To propose alternative requirements and limitations applicable to individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.S. 1197 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2013-11-18An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 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.S. 1197 · 113th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2012-12-21To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 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. 4310 · 112th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2012-12-04An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 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.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2012-12-04To require a report on military activities to deny or significantly degrade the use of air power against civilian and opposition groups in Syria.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2012-12-03An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 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.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2012-11-30To repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2012-11-30To enhance sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2012-11-30To ensure sufficient sizing of the civilian and contract services workforces of the Department of Defense.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2012-11-29To clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary 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.