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Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley on Defense & War Powers

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Defense & War Powers989 votes · 76.3/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

1,716 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 989 of them counted toward the score above: 687 toward “Military expansion” and 302 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 727 did not count: 715 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 12 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
1982-05-12TO TABLE THE BAUCUS AMENDMENT TO S. 2248, PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY SHALL MAKE EXPENDITURES TO THE EXTENT THAT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE AND IN SUCH AMOUNTS AS ARE PROVIDED IN APPROPRIATION ACTS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 30S. 2248 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-05-12TO RECOMMIT S. 2248 TO THE COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE $2.38 BILLION IN REDUCTIONS THEREIN. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 30S. 2248 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1982-05-11TO TABLE THE SPECTER AMENDMENT TO S. 2248, PROVIDING THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD, AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE, ACT TO CONVENE A SUMMIT MEETING WITH LEADERS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SEEKING TO REDUCE THE RISK THAT NUCLEAR WAR WOULD OCCUR FROM ANY CAUSE AND TO ESTABLISH A MEANS FOR BETTER CONTROLLING THE USE, AND REDUCING THE STOCKS OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS; AND, FURTHER THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS SHOULD, AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE, SHOULD RESPOND TO ANY INVITATION EXTENDED TO HIM BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ATTEND SUCH A SUMMIT MEETING. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 30S. 2248 · 97th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1982-05-11TO TABLE THE MOYNIHAN AMENDMENT TO S. 2248, DECLARING UNFAIR THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE ON MAY 5, 1982 AND SUPPORTED BY THE PRESIDENT. THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE (CONTINUED) SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE CALLING FOR $40 BILLION CUT IN SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 30S. 2248 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-05-06TO TABLE THE MITCHELL MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE MITCHELL AMENDMENT TO S. 2248 WAS ADOPTED. THE MITCHELL AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE USE OF AUTHORIZED FUNDS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH CIVILIAN FIRMS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF FIREFIGHTING OR SECURITY FUNCTIONS AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS OR FACILITIES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 30S. 2248 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-05-06TO AMEND S. 2248, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF AUTHORIZED FUNDS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH CIVILIAN FIRMS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF FIREFIGHTING OR SECURITY FUNCTIONS AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS OR FACILITIES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 30S. 2248 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-05-06TO AMEND S. 2248, A BILL AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983 FOR MILITARY PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. S. 2248 ALSO AUTHORIZES SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982, FOR MILITARY PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. THE QUALE AMENDMENT RETAINS THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPENDENTS' EDUCATION SYSTEM IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, INSTEAD OF PERMITTING IT TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 30S. 2248 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-03-18TO PASS H.R. 4, A BILL MAKING IT A FELONY TO PUBLICLY EXPOSE THE IDENTITIES OF U.S. COVERT INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS, AGENTS, INFORMANTS AND SOURCES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1982-03-18TO AMEND S. 391, A BILL ESTABLISHING CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IDENTIFYING AN INDIVIDUAL ENGAGED IN FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. THE BRADLEY AMENDMENT SPECIFIES THAT FOR AN INDIVIDUAL TO BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PENALTY, HE MUST HAVE BEEN ENGAGED IN A PATTERN OF ACTIVITIES TO IDENTIFY AND EXPOSE COVERT AGENTS WORKING FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. (MOTION FAILED)S. 391 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1982-03-17TO AMEND S. 391, A BILL ESTABLISHING CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IDENTIFYING AN INDIVIDUAL ENGAGED IN FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. THE CHAFEE AMENDMENT DESCRIBES THE CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION IDENTIFYING AN INDIVIDUAL AS A COVERT AGENT.S. 391 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1982-03-03TO PASS S.J. RES. 142, DESIGNATING MARCH 21, 1982 AS AFGHANISTAN DAY, COMMEMORATING THE STRUGGLE OF THE PEOPLE OF AFGHANISTAN AGAINST THE OCCUPATION OF THEIR COUNTRY BY SOVIET FORCES. (MOTION PASSED)S.J.Res. 142 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-12-15TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R.4995, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (MOTION PASSED).H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-12-15TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R.4241, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. SENATE CONCURRED IN THE AMENDMENTS OF THE HOUSE TO SENATE AMENDMENTS NUMBERED 11, 15 AND 24. (MOTION PASSED).H.R. 4241 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-12-04TO PASS H.R.4995 AS AMENDED. (MOTION PASSED). SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-12-04TO AMEND H.R.4995 TO PROVIDE $200,000,000 FOR THE STEALTH BOMBER PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1981-12-04TO AMEND H.R.4995 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR ARMY AMMUNITION REQUIREMENTS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1981-12-04TO AMEND THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT TO H.R.4995 IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, COMMENDING THE MORE THAN 3,500 DELEGATES AND OBSERVERS TO THE 1981 WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON AGING, AS WELL AS THE PRESIDENT AND THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOR THE IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTION THEY HAVE MADE TO ESTABLISHING GOALS AND PRIORITIES FOR IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING OF OLDER AMERICANS, AND THAT THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CONGRESS, INCLUDING THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING, SHOULD GIVE ITS EARLY AND CAREFUL CONSIDERATION TO THE MORE THAN 600 RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE. (MOTION PASSED). SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-12-04TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4995 WHICH IS IN RESPECT TO THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON AGING. (MOTION PASSED). SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-12-03TO TABLE THE NUNN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4995, TO ADD $187,500,000 FOR EXPENSES NECESSARY FOR BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, AIR (CONTINUED) FORCE, INCLUDING MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, LEASE AND OPERATION OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1981-12-03TO AMEND H.R. 4995, TO DELETE THE 3-PERCENT ADD-ON FOR THE COST OVERRUN (ABOVE INFLATION) FOR THE B-1 AND MX PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-12-03TO AMEND H.R. 4995, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TOTAL BUDGET AUTHORITY APPROPRIATED OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE BY TITLES IV AND V OF THE ACT IS REDUCED BY 2 PERCENT; THAT EXCEPT AS MAY BE PERMITTED BY SECTION 733 OR BY REPROGRAMMING, NO ACCOUNT, PROGRAM, OR ACTIVITY SHALL BE REDUCED IN EXCESS OF 5 PERCENT. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-12-03TO AMEND H.R. 4995, TO DELETE FUNDING FOR THE B-1B BOMBER AIRCRAFT PROGRAM AND TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR OTHER PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-12-03TO TABLE THE GLENN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4995, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD NOT TAKE ANY ACTION IN CONNECTION WITH ITS DEFENSE PROGRAMS WHICH WOULD UNDERCUT EXISTING STRATEGIC ARMS LIMITATION AGREEMENTS, UNLESS THE PRESIDENT DETERMINES AND SO INFORMS CONGRESS, (1) THAT THE SOVIET UNION IS NO LONGER EXERCISING THE SAME RESTRAINT, OR (2) THAT SUCH ACTION WOULD BE VITAL TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-12-03TO AMEND H.R. 4995, TO PROVIDE THAT NOT MORE THAN $58,172,487,856 SHALL BE APPROPRIATED FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL AND RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL, AND NOT MORE THAN $63,428,633,943 SHALL BE APPROPRIATED FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-12-03TO AMEND H.R. 4995, TO DELETE ALL FUNDING FOR ANY INTERIM PROGRAM FOR THE BASING OR DEPLOYMENT OF THE MX MISSILE. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-12-02TO AMEND THE COHEN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4995 WITH A MODIFIED AMENDMENT. THE MODIFIED AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT $334,000,000 SHALL BE AVAILABLE ONLY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT RELATED TO INITIAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE MX MISSILE IN NONSUPERHARDENED EXISTING SILOS IN A MANER COMPATIBLE WITH A PERMANENT BASING MODE WHICH COULD INCLUDE THE ADDITION TO EXISTING SILOS OF BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE, THE PROVISION OF LOCATION UNCERTAINTY FOR OFFENSIVE MISSILES AND DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS, AND SUPERHARDENING AND SUBSEQUENT DEPLOYMENT IN A PERMANENT BASING MODE TO BE RECOMMENDED TO THE CONGRESS BY THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE NO LATER THAN JULY 1, 1983. THE ORIGINAL COHEN AMENDMENT LIMITS THE USE OF FUNDS FOR MX BASING. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-12-02TO AMEND H.R. 4995, TO LIMIT THE USE OF FUNDS FOR MX BASING. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1981-12-02TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PRYOR AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4995, REQUIRING CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING COMPETITION IN PROCUREMENT, WAS GERMANE. (AMENDMENT GERMANE) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-12-02TO AMEND H.R. 4995, TO ADD $74,600,000 TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATIONING OF AN ADDITIONAL ONE-HALF OF ONE CARRIER BATTLE GROUP IN THE INDIAN OCEAN. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1981-12-02TO AMEND H.R. 4995, TO INCREASE BY $60,000,000 THE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THE ARMY'S FORCE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM. (CONTINUED) (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1981-12-02TO TABLE THE HOLLINGS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4995, TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $148, 000,000 FOR PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION FOR THE ARMY. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1981-12-02TO TABLE THE HOLLINGS AMENDMENT TO H.R.4995 TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $148,000,000 FOR PROCUREMENT OF ARMY AMMUNITION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1981-12-01TO TABLE THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT TO H.R.4995 TO EXPRESS THE (CONTINUED) SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE MX MISSILE SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE BASED IN OR NEAR AREAS WITH HIGH POPULATION DENSITY. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-12-01TO TABLE THE BRADLEY AMENDMENT TO H.R.4995 TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO SUBMIT CERTAIN REPORTS TO CONGRESS BY JANUARY 31, 1982. (MOTION PASSED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-12-01TO TABLE THE BYRD AMENDMENT TO H.R.4995 TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR EXPENSES NECESSARY FOR BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1981-12-01TO AMEND H.R.4995 TO ADD FUNDS TO PROCURE FOUR ADDITIONAL KC-10A TANKER/CARGO AIRCRAFT IN FISCAL YEAR 1982. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1981-11-30TO AMEND H.R.4995 TO MAKE AVAILABLE $103,500,000 FOR PROCUREMENT OF B-707 AIRCRAFT, TO PROVIDE FOR ENGINES AND PARTS FOR KC-135 AIRCRAFT, AND $46,800,000 FOR INSTALLMENT (CONTINUED) OF MODIFICATION KITS IN SUCH AIRCRAFT. (MOTION FAILED). SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1981-11-30TO AMEND H.R.4995, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ON THE REACTIVATION OF THE U.S.S.{{IOWA}}. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-11-20TO AMEND H.J.RES.357 BY REDUCING BY 4 PERCENT THE TOTAL FUNDS APPROPRIATED OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE BY THE JOINT RESOLUTION, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, NAMELY, THAT IT WILL (CONTINUED) NOT APPLY TO BUDGET AUTHORITY PROVIDED FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS AND RELATED AGENCIES INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATION ACT, 1982; THE TITLE IV OF THE COMMERCE, STATE, JUSTICE, AND JUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1982; THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM; AND THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CARE ACCOUNT, ACTIVITY, PROGRAM OR PROJECT. (MOTION PASSED). SEE NOTE(S) 18H.J.Res. 357 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-11-12TO AGREE TO THE RESOLUTION OF RATIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL I TO THE TREATY FOR THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN LATIN AMERICA (THE TREATY OF TLATELOCO), WITH UNDERSTANDINGS, SIGNED MAY 26, 1977. (TREATY RATIFIED; 2/3 REQUIRED)97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1981-11-05TO PASS H.R.3455, AFTER STRIKING ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE TEXT OF S.1408, THE SENATE COMPANION MEASURE AS AMENDED, AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (MOTION PASSED).S. 1408 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-11-05TO AMEND S.1408, A COMPANION MEASURE AND SUBSTITUTE TEXT OF H.R.3455 WHICH AUTHORIZES FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR (CONTINUED) MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, BY STRIKING THE PORTION WHICH WAIVES THE PROVISIONS OF THE DAVIS-BACON ACT AS THEY RELATE TO MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO AFTER THE DATE OF ENACTMENT. (MOTION PASSED).H.R. 3455 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-09-30TO AMEND S. 1196, BY EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD SEEK AN EXPLANATION FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF THE SOVIET UNION ON THE REPORTS THAT IT HAS USED OR HAS PREPARED TO USE BIOLOGICAL OR CHEMICAL WEAPONS AGAINST THE PEOPLES OF LAOS, CAMBODIA, AFGHANISTAN, AND THE SOVIET UNION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 12S. 1196 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-09-11TO PASS S. 1181, TO INCREASE THE PAY ALLOWANCES AND BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1181 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-06-19TO AMEND S. 921, THE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR FISCAL 1982, BY PROVIDING THAT NOTHING IN THE ACT SHALL BE INTERPRETED TO LIMIT IN ANY MANNER THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN ENFORCING THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION FAILED)S. 921 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-06-16TO PASS S. 921, THE SENATE COMPANION BILL TO H.R. 3499, TO PROVIDE MEDICAL COVERAGE TO VIETNAM VETERANS EXPOSED TO THE HERBICIDE AGENT ORANGE AND TO CONTINUE READJUSTMENT COUNSELING CENTERS FOR VIETNAM VETERANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3499 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-06-16TO AMEND S.921, THE SENATE COMPANION BILL TO H.R. 3499, WHICH IMPROVES CERTAIN PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO VETERANS, BY EXTENDING FOR THREE YEARS THE PERIOD IN WHICH VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS MAY REQUEST READJUSTMENT COUNSELING AND RELATED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND BY PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATE TRANSITION INTO VA HEALTH CARE FACILITIES OF THE READJUSTMENT COUNSELING PROGRAM FOR VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS DURING THE LAST YEAR THAT SUCH VETERANS WOULD BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3499 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-06-16TO AMEND S.921, THE SENATE COMPANION BILL TO H.R. 3499, WHICH IMPROVES CERTAIN PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO VETERANS, BY PROVIDING CERTAIN HEALTH-CARE ELIGIBILITY AND OUTPATIENT CARE PRIORITY TO VETERANS FOR DISABILITIES LINKED TO THEIR EXPOSURE TO AGENT ORANGE OR OTHER TOXIC SUBSTANCES IN VIETNAM, OR TO NUCLEAR WEAPONS TEST RADIATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3499 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-06-16TO AMEND S. 921, THE SENATE COMPANION BILL TO H.R. 3499, WHICH IMPROVES CERTAIN PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO VETERANS, BY INCREASING THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF SEVERICEMEN'S GROUP LIFE INSURANCE AND VETERANS' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE FROM $20,000 TO $35,000. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3499 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-05-14TO PASS S. 815, AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR MILITARY PROCURMENT PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 815 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-05-14TO AMEND S. 815 BY PERMITTING, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR, THE USE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FUNDS TO BE USED UNDER CERTAIN TYPES OF CONTRACTS TO TO RELIEVE ECONOMIC DISLOCATIONS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 815 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-05-14TO TABLE LEVIN AMENDMENT TO S. 815 THAT REDUCES THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS THAT MAY BE EXPENDED IN FISCAL YEAR 1982 IN FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE. (MOTION TABLED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 815 · 97th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1981-05-14TO AMEND S. 815, BY PROVIDING FOR UNIT COST REPORTS TO HELP CONTROL THE INCREASNG COSTS OF MAJOR DEFENSE SYSTEMS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 815 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1981-05-13TO AMEND S. 815, FISCAL 1982 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, BY $50 MILLION FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF AIRBORNE AND SPACED-BASED LASER WEAPONS AND TO DIRECT THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR THOSE WEAPONS PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 815 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-05-13TO TABLE LEVIN AMENDMENT TO S. 815, REQUIRING APPROVAL BY BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS WIH REGARD TO THE BASING MODE FOR THE MX MISSILE. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 815 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-04-07TO TABLE BUMPERS AMENDMENT TO S. 694, SUPPLEMENTAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS, THAT PROHIBITS USE OF FUNDS FOR THE REACTIVATION OF THE BATTLESHIP U.S.S. NEW JERSEY. (MOTION PASSED)S. 694 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-04-07TO TABLE PRESSLER AMENDMENT TO S. 694, AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS FOR FISCAL 1981 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, AND SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS FOR FISCAL 1981 FOR MILITARY PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, THAT DELETES FUNDING FOR THE MX MISSILE SYSTEM. (MOTION PASSED)S. 694 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-12-05TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8105, FISCAL 1981 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPIATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-12-02TO CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON H.R. 8105, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, WHEN CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-11-20TO PASS H.R. 7265, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DEFENSE PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7265 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-11-20TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER H.R. 7265, FISCAL 1981 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7265 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-09-30TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 7592, APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DEPT. OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7592 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-09-30TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2597, AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY STAFF, AND THE CIA RETIREMENT AND DISABILTY SYSTEM. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2597 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-09-16TO PASS H.R. 8105. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-09-16TO AMEND H.R. 8105 BY STRIKING LANGUAGE THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT USE OF FUNDS TO MAKE PRICE DIFFERENTIAL PAYMENTS ON CONTRACTS TO RELIEVE ECONOMIC DISLOCATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-09-16TO AMEND H.R. 8105 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS FOR A BASING MODE FOR THE MX MISSILE UNTIL 4/1/81. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1980-09-16TO AMEND H.R. 8105 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BINARY WEAPONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1980-09-16TO AMEND H.R. 8105, BY INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS FOR ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL AND OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES BY $100 MILLION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-09-16TO SUBSTITUTE FOR WHITE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 8105, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 9/30/81, SEEKING TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS FOR ARMY PERSONNEL AND OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES BY $51 MILLION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1980-09-10TO PASS H.R. 7301, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS FOR FISCAL 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7301 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-09-10TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER H.R. 7301, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS FOR FISCAL 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7301 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-08-26TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5168, MILITARY PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5168 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-08-26TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6974, FISCAL 1981 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-08-26TO OVERRIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO AND PASS H.R. 7102, THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL ACT OF 1980. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7102 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-07-28TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7458, TO PERMIT VETERANS TO REFINANCE OUTSTANDING LOANS PREVIOUSLY GUARANTEED UNDER CHAPTER 37 OF TITLE 38 OF U.S. CODE. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7458 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-07-22TO CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS BETWEEN THE HOUSE AND SENATE ON H.R. 6974, FISCAL 1981 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-07-21TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7394, REVISING THE VETERAN'S VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM, PROVIDING A 10% INCREASE IN THE RATES OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE GI BILL, MAKING CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE SURVIVORS AND DEPENDENTS, REVISING AND EXTENDING VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDING CERTAIN COST SAVING ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7394 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-07-21TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7511, PROVIDING A COST OF LIVING INCREASE IN THE RATES OF DISABILITY COMPENSATION FOR DISABLED VETERANS AND IN THE RATES OF DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVORS OF DISABLED VETERANS. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7511 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-06-27TO PASS H.R. 7592, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7592 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1980-06-26TO PASS H. J. RES. 507, DESIGNATING JULY 18, 1980 NATIONAL P.O.W. M.I.A. RECOGNITION DAY. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 507 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-06-26TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 932, EXTENDING THE DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950. (MOTION PASSED)S. 932 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
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 CongressNayMilitary restraint
1980-05-21TO PASS H.R. 6974, FISCAL 1981 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
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 CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
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 CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
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 CongressYeaMilitary restraint
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 CongressNayMilitary restraint
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 CongressNayMilitary restraint
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 CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-11-16TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4391, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4391 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay

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