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Christopher J. Dodd

Christopher J. Dodd on Defense & War Powers

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Defense & War Powers787 votes · 73.6/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

1,419 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 787 of them counted toward the score above: 418 toward “Military expansion” and 369 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 632 did not count: 587 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 45 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
2003-05-22To restore a previous policy regarding restrictions on use of Department of Defense medical facilities.S. 1050 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-05-21To propose the insertion of matter in lieu of the matter proposed to be stricken.S. 1050 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-05-21To modify requirements applicable to the limitation on designation of critical habitat of conservation of protected species under the provision on military readiness and conservation of protected species.S. 1050 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-05-21To prohibit the use of funds for a nuclear earth penetrator weapon.S. 1050 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary restraint
2003-05-21To modify the scope of the prohibition on research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons.S. 1050 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-05-21To propose a substitute.S. 1050 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-05-20To strike the repeal of the prohibition on research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons.S. 1050 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary restraint
2003-05-20In the nature of a substitute.S. 1050 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-05-08A bill to exclude United States persons from the definition of "foreign power" under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 relating to international terrorism.S. 113 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary restraint
2003-05-08In the nature of a substitute.S. 113 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-03-20A resolution commending the President and the Armed Forces of the United States of America.S.Res. 95 · 108th Congress · On the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2002-10-16A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.H.R. 5010 · 107th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2002-10-11A joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq.H.J.Res. 114 · 107th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionYeaMilitary expansion
2002-10-10To amend the authorization for the use of the Armed Forces to cover an imminent threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass destruction rather than the continuing threat posed by Iraq.S.J.Res. 45 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2002-10-10To authorize the use of the United States Armed Forces, pursuant to a new resolution of the United Nations Security Council, to destroy, remove, or render harmless Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, nuclear weapons-usable material, long-range ballistic missiles, and related facilities, and for other purposes.S.J.Res. 45 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2002-10-10To provide a termination date for the authorization of the use of the Armed Forces of the United States, together with procedures for the extension of such date unless Congress disapproves the extension.S.J.Res. 45 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2002-10-09To provide substitute language that includes an authorization for the use of the United States Armed Forces to defend the national security of the United States against the threat posed by certain foreign terrorist organizations.S.J.Res. 45 · 107th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary restraint
2002-10-03A joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq.S.J.Res. 45 · 107th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2002-08-01A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.H.R. 5010 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2002-07-18A bill making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.H.R. 5011 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2002-06-27An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2003 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. 2514 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2002-06-27An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2003 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. 2514 · 107th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2002-06-25To provide for equal competition in contracting.S. 2514 · 107th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
2002-06-24To impose certain prohibitions and requirements relating to the wearing of abayas by members of the Armed Forces in Saudi Arabia.S. 2514 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2002-06-21To restore a previous policy regarding restrictions on use of Department of Defense facilities.S. 2514 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2002-06-20To extend for 2 years procedures to maintain fiscal accountability and responsibility.S. 2514 · 107th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2002-06-19To reallocate an amount available to the Army for indirect fire programs.S. 2514 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2002-05-17A bill to endorse the vision of further enlargement of the NATO Alliance articulated by President George W. Bush on June 15, 2001, and by former President William J. Clinton on October 22, 1996, and for other purposes.H.R. 3167 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2001-12-13A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2002 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military constructions, 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. 1438 · 107th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2001-11-08A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2002 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. 2883 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2001-10-18A bill making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes.H.R. 2904 · 107th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2001-10-02A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2002 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military constructions, 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. 1438 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2001-10-02A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2002 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military constructions, 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. 1438 · 107th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2001-09-26A bill making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes.H.R. 2904 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2001-09-25To strike section 821 of the bill, which would revise requirements relating to the purchase of Federal Prison Industries products by the Department of Defense.S. 1438 · 107th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2001-09-25To strike title XXIX, relating to defense base closure and realignment.S. 1438 · 107th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary restraint
2001-09-14A joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for the recent attacks launched against the United States.S.J.Res. 23 · 107th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionYeaMilitary expansion
2000-10-12To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 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 theArmed Forces, and for other purposes.H.R. 4205 · 106th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2000-10-12To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 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 theArmed Forces, and for other purposes.H.R. 4205 · 106th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2000-07-27A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.H.R. 4576 · 106th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2000-07-26An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 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.S. 2507 · 106th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2000-07-13To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 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 theArmed Forces, and for other purposes.H.R. 4205 · 106th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2000-07-13To provide for operationally realistic testing of National Missile Defense systems against countermeasures; and to establish an independent panel to review the testing.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary restraint
2000-07-13To terminate production under the D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile program.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2000-07-12To provide for an adjustment of composite theoretical performance levels of high performance computers.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2000-06-20To establish a National Bipartisan Commission on Cuba to evaluate United States policy with respect to Cuba.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
2000-06-20To enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes and for other purposes.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2000-06-20To authorize a comprehensive study and to provide assistance to State and local law enforcement.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2000-06-20To repeal the restriction on the use of Department of Defense facilities for privately funded abortions.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
2000-06-13A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.H.R. 4576 · 106th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2000-06-13To reduce the total amount provided for procurement by $1,000,000,000 in order to provide $922,000,000 for grants under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.H.R. 4576 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary restraint
2000-06-13To strike Section 8114 regarding Operational Support Aircraft Leasing Authority.H.R. 4576 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2000-06-13To prohibit the use of funds for the preventative application of dangerous pesticides in areas owned or managed by the Department of Defense that may be used by children.H.R. 4576 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2000-06-09To require the Department of Defense to match certain disbursements with obligations prior to payment.H.R. 4576 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2000-06-08To require the disclosure of expenditures and contributions by certain political organizations.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the Point of OrderNayDirection not readable
2000-06-08To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect consumers in managed care plans and other health coverage.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
2000-06-07To authorize additional rounds of base closures and realignments under the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 in 2003 and 2005.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2000-06-07To provide for correction of scope of waiver authority for limitation on retirement or dismantlement of strategic nuclear delivery systems and authority to waive limitation.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2000-06-07To restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2000-06-07To extend eligibility for medical care under CHAMPUS and TRICARE to persons over age 64.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2000-06-06To establish a special subsistence allowance for certain members of the uniformed services who are eligible to receive food stamp assistance.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2000-05-18A bill making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.H.R. 4425 · 106th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2000-05-18To strike certain provisions which requires ground troops be withdrawn from Kosovo by a fixed date.S. 2521 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2000-05-17To express the sense of the Senate with regard to the Million Mom March and gun safety legislation.S. 2521 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2000-05-17To express the sense of the Senate with regard to the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the enforcement of Federal firearms laws, and the juvenile crime conference.S. 2521 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2000-05-17To express the sense of the Senate with regard to the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the enforcement of Federal firearms laws, and the juvenile crime conference.S. 2521 · 106th Congress · On the Decision of the ChairDid not voteDirection not readable
2000-05-16To express the sense of the Senate with regard to the Million Mom March and gun safety legislation.S. 2521 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2000-05-16An original bill making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.S. 2521 · 106th Congress · On the Motion for AttendanceYeaDirection not readable
1999-10-14A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes.H.R. 2561 · 106th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
1999-09-22An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2000 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. 1059 · 106th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
1999-07-21To restructure Department of Energy nuclear security functions, including the establishment of the Agency for Nuclear Stewardship.H.R. 1555 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1999-07-21To provide that the Secretary of Energy shall be responsible for developing and promulgating all Departmental-wide security, counterintelligence and intelligence policies, and may use his immediate staff to assist him in developing and promulgating such policies.H.R. 1555 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1999-07-20A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2000 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. 1555 · 106th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
1999-06-16An original bill making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes.S. 1205 · 106th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
1999-06-08An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes.S. 1122 · 106th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
1999-06-08To substitute for section 8106 (relating to operational support aircraft) a requirement for a report.S. 1122 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1999-06-08To reduce amounts appropriated for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending.S. 1122 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
1999-06-08To reduce to $500,000 the threshold amount for the applicability of the requirement for advanced matching of Department of Defense disbursements to particular obligations.S. 1122 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
1999-05-27An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2000 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. 1059 · 106th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
1999-05-27To limit the total cost of the F/A-18E/F aircraft program.S. 1059 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
1999-05-27To express the sense of Congress regarding the continuation of sanctions against Libya.S. 1059 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1999-05-26To prohibit, effective October 1, 1999, the use of funds for military operations in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) unless Congress enacts speific authorization in law for the conduct of those operations.S. 1059 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
1999-05-26To delete language which the Department of Justice has stated would "...seriously undermine the safety and security of America's federal prisons."S. 1059 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to ReconsiderNayDirection not readable
1999-05-26To strike section 1041, relating to a limitation on retirement or dismantlement of strategic nuclear delivery systems.S. 1059 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary restraint
1999-05-26To repeal the restriction on use of the Department of Defense facilities for privately funded abortions.S. 1059 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1999-05-26To authorize an additional base closure round.S. 1059 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
1999-05-25To delete language which the Department of Justice has stated would "...seriously undermine the safety and security of America's federal prisons."S. 1059 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1999-05-25To direct the President, pursuant to the United States Constitution and the War Powers Resolution, to seek approval from Congress prior to the introduction of ground troops from the United States Armed Forces in connection with present operations against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia or funding for that operations will not be authorized.S. 1059 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
1999-05-25To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide Congress with information to evaluate the outcome of welfare reform.S. 1059 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1999-05-25To express the sense of the Senate regarding the legal effect of the new Strategic Concept of NATO.S. 1059 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1999-05-25To request the President to advance the late Rear Admiral (retired) Husband E. Kimmel on the retired list of the Navy to the highest grade held as Commander in Chief, United States Fleet, during World War II, and to advance the late Major General (retired) Walter C. Short on the retired list of the Army to the highest grade held as Commanding General, Hawaiian Department, during World War II, as was done under the Offier Personnel Act of 1947 for all other senior officers who served in positions of command during World War II.S. 1059 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1999-05-24To express the sense of Congress regarding the need for vigorous prosecution of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity in the former Republic of Yugoslavia.S. 1059 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1999-05-05No Statement of Purpose on File.S.J.Res. 20 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1999-05-04A joint resolution concerning the deployment of the United States Armed Forces to the Kosovo region in Yugoslavia.S.J.Res. 20 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1999-03-17A bill to state the policy of the United States regarding the deployment of a missile defense capable of defending the territory of the United States against limited ballistic missile attack.S. 257 · 106th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
1999-03-16To add a statement of policy that the United States seek continued negotiated reductions in Russian nuclear forces.S. 257 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1999-03-16To clarify that the deployment funding is subject to the annual authorization and appropriation process.S. 257 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1999-02-24A bill to improve pay and retirement equity for members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.S. 4 · 106th Congress · On Passage of the BillNayMilitary restraint
1999-02-24To provide various revenue provisions.S. 4 · 106th Congress · On the Point of OrderYeaDirection not readable
1999-02-24To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a demonstration project to provide the Department of Veterans Affairs with medicare reimbursement for medicare health-care services provided to certain medicare-eligible vetreans.S. 4 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection 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.