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James V. Hansen on Defense & War Powers

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Defense & War Powers584 votes · 87.2/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

1,050 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 584 of them counted toward the score above: 476 toward “Military expansion” and 108 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 466 did not count: 447 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 19 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
1981-11-17TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S.815, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, 1982. (MOTION AGREED TO)S. 815 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-11-04TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3464, PROVIDING THAT NAVAL VESSELS OF THE UNITED STATES MAY NOT BE BUILT IN FOREIGN SHIPYARDS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3464 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-10-29TO TABLE A MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES ON S. 815, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982, TO AGREE TO SECTION 922 OF THE BILL, RELATING TO UNIT COST REPORTS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 815 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-10-07TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1181, THE AUTHORIZATIONS OF $4.5 BILLION FOR PAY RAISES FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL, EFFECTIVE OCT. 1, 1981. (MOTION AGREED TO)S. 1181 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-10-07TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION (THUS ENDING DEBATE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF AN AMENDMENT) ON THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1181, THE AUTHORIZATIONS OF $4.5 BILLION FOR PAY RAISES FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL, EFFECTIVE OCT. 1, 1981.S. 1181 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-09-23TO PASS H.R. 4, A BILL MAKING IT A FEDERAL CRIME TO DISCLOSE THE IDENTITIES OF CERTAIN U.S. INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS, AGENTS, INFORMANTS AND SOURCES OF OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-09-23TO AMEND H.R. 4, A BILL MAKING IT A FEDERAL CRIME TO DISCLOSE THE IDENTITIES OF CERTAIN U.S. INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS, AGENTS, INFORMANTS AND SOURCES OF OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE, BY INCLUDING THE IDENTITIES OF RETIRED AND OTHER FORMER COVERT AGENTS AMONG THOSE IT WOULD BE ILLEGAL TO EXPOSE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE BILL. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 4 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-09-23TO AMEND H.R. 4, A BILL TO MAKE IT A FEDERAL CRIME TO DISCLOSE THE IDENTITIES OF CERTAIN U.S. INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS, AGENTS, INFORMANTS AND SOURCES OF OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE, BY PROVIDING THAT ANYONE EXPOSING THE IDENTITY OF A U.S. COVERT AGENT WITH "REASON TO BELIEVE" THE EXPOSURE MIGHT "IMPAIR OR IMPEDE" U.S. INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS WOULD BE GUILTY OF A CRIME PUNISHABLE BY UP TO THREE YEARS IN PRISON AND A FINE OF UP TO $15,000. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 4 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-09-16TO PASS H.R. 4241, THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPT. 30, 1982. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 4241 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-09-15TO PASS H.R.3380, TO INCREASE THE PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3380 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-09-15TO AMEND H.R. 3380, TO INCREASE THE PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, BY VARYING THE PAY RAISE FROM 7 TO 22 PERCENT DEPENDING UPON THE RANK, BUT AVERAGING OVERALL AT 14.3 PERCENT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3380 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-07-17TO AGREE TO H. RES. 177, TO CALL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A UNITED STATES NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION POLICY WHICH STRENGTHENS THE BARRIERS TO THE FURTHER SPREAD OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.Res. 117 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1981-07-16TO AGREE THAT THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON H.R. 3519 AND ON S. 815 BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AT SUCH TIMES AS CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-07-16TO PASS H.R. 3519, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL 1982. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-07-16TO AMEND H.R. 3519, BY PROHIBITING WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, THE PURCHASE BY THE MILITARY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MOTOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED OUT OF THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-07-16TO AMEND H.R. 3519, BY PROVIDING $2.6 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF F-16 AIRCRAFT IN LIEU OF A-7K AIRCRAFT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-07-16TO AMEND H.R. 3519, BY REALLOCATING FUNDS FOR THE F/A-18 FIGHTER/ATTACK AIRCRAFT PROGRAM TO OTHER NAVY AND MARINE CORPS AIRCRAFT PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-07-16TO AMEND H.R. 3519, BY DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT TO SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS TO CONGRESS BY JAN. 15, 1982, TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND MANAGEMENT, ELIMINATE WASTE, FRAUD, ABUSE AND MISMANAGEMENT, IN THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1981-07-16TO AMEND THE COURTER SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3519 THAT DIRECTS THE PRESIDENT TO SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS TO CONGRESS BY JAN. 15, 1982, TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND MANAGEMENT, ELIMINATE WASTE, FRAUD, ABUSE AND MISMANAGEMENT IN THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT, BY DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT TO PROPOSE NOT LESS THAN $8 BILLION IN RECISSIONS OF BUDGET AUTHORITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO WASTE, FRAUD, ABUSE AND MISMANAGEMENT IN DEFENSE PROCUREMENT, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AND ENCOURAGEING THE EXPANSION OF THE ADMINISTRATION'S EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE WASTE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-07-16TO AMEND H.R. 3519, BY DELETING PROVISIONS TO REQUIRE SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRANTS TO PROVIDE THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND PEMIT SHARING OF REGISTRANT INFORMATION AMONG THE SELECTIVE SERVICE, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, TREASURY, AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-07-15TO AMEND H.R. 3519, BY PROHIBITING, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, THE PURCHASE BY THE MILITARY OF ADMINISTRATIVE MOTOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-07-15TO AMEND H.R. 3519, BY PROVIDING THAT THE PROCUREMENT OF AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES BE CONDUCTED THROUGH COMPETITIVE BIDDING. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-07-15TO AGREE TO THE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3519 THAT REVISES THE PROVISIONS DEALING WITH PROCUREMENT POLICY BY PERMITTING MULTIYEAR CONTRACTING TO BE DONE ONLY THROUGH SUBMISSION BY DOD OF SPECIFIC MULTIYEAR CONTRACT PROPOSALS WHEN IT MAKES FUTURE REQUESTS FOR AUTHORIZATIONS, TO PROVIDES THAT PROCUREMENT OF AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES BE CONDUCTED THROUGH COMPETITIVE BIDDING. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-07-15TO AGREE TO THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3519 TO PROHIBIT DIRECT PARTICIPATION OF ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL IN SEIZURES OR ARRESTS IN DRUG-RELATED CASES WITHIN THE LAND AREA OF THE UNITED STATES, AND TO PROHIBIT MILITARY ASSISTANCE TO OPERATE EQUIPMENT ON LOAN TO LAW-ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WITHIN THE LAND AREA OF THE UNITED STATES, EXCEPT TO MONITOR AIR AND SEA TRAFIC OR WHEN IT IS ENTERING OR LEAVING THE LAND AREA TO ACCOMPLISH A MISSION OUTSIDE THE LAND AREA. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1981-07-15TO AMEND THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3519, BY PERMITTING U.S. ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL TO PARTICIPATE IN DRUG SEIZURES OR ARRESTS OUTSIDE THE LAND AREAS OF THE UNITED STATES. SEE RC 130 (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-07-14TO AGREE TO THE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3519, TO ELIMINATE INCREASES IN DOLLAR THRESHOLDS FOR CERTAIN DEFENSE PROCUREMENT CONTRACT REGULATIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-07-10TO AGREE TO THE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3519 WHICH STRIKES LANGUAGE THAT PERMITS THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT TO PROCURE RESEARCH BY GRANTS WHERE CONTRACTS WOULD BE REQUIRED UNDER CURRENT LAW. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-07-10TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3519. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-07-09TO AMEND H.R. 3519, BY REINSTATING THE REQUIREMENT OF A REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF SENIOR-GRADE CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-07-09TO AMEND H.R. 3519 BY PERMITTING THE PRESIDENT TO TRANSFER B-1 PROCUREMENT FUNDS TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR AN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY BOMBER WITHOUT THE NEED OF APPROVAL BY CONGRESS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1981-07-09TO AMEND H.R. 3519, BY DELETING $2,408,000,000 DOLLARS FROM THE MX MISSILE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-07-09TO LIMIT DEBATE ON THE DELLUMS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3519, WHICH PROVIDES FOR A DELETION OF $2,408,000,000 FROM THE MX MISSILE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1981-07-09TO AMEND THE HANSEN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3519, BY PROVIDING CONGRESS WITH A 60-DAY PERIOD IN WHICH TO APPROVE THE MX MISSILE SYSTEM BASING MODE SELECTED BY THE PRESIDENT (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-07-09TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3519. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-07-08TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3519, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3519 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-06-23TO AMEND H.R. 2611, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORIZATION ACT, BY REDUCING BY $50 MILLION THE AUTHORIZATION FOR FISCAL 1984, BY $45 MILLION FOR FISCAL 1985, AND BY $30 MILLION THE AUTHORIZATION FOR FISCAL 1986. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2614 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1981-06-23TO PASS H.R. 2614, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1981. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 2614 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-06-11TO AMEND H.R. 3413, FISCAL 1982 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AUTHORIZATION, BY PROHIBITING THE OBLIGATION OR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREPARING ENVIROMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS NOT ALREADY IN THE PROCESS OF PREPARATION, UNLESS THE PREPARATION OF SUCH STATEMENTS IS REQUIRED BY STATUTE. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3413 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-06-11TO AMEND H.R. 3413, THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS FOR PRODUCTION OR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF ENHANCED NUCLEAR WEAPONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3413 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-06-11TO AGREE TO H. RES. 148, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3480, TO AMEND THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION ACT TO PROVIDE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL YEARS. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3413 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-06-04TO PASS H.R. 3455, FISCAL 1982 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3455 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-06-04TO AMEND H.R. 3455, FISCAL 1982 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS, BY REPEA THE AUTHORIZATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BINARY NERVE GAS PRODUCTION FACILITIES AT PINE BLUFF ARSENAL, ARKANSAS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3455 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-06-04TO AMEND H.R. 3455, FISCAL 1982 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS, BY DELET $29.7 MILLION FOR LAND ACQUISITION AT FORT CARSON, COLORADO. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3455 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-06-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. CON. RES. 76 WHICH EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY SHOULD PLACE A PLAQUE IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY HONORING THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES WHO DIED IN IRAN. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.Con.Res. 76 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-06-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 2039 WHICH AUTHORIZES THE ADMINISTRATOR OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS TO GUARANTEE HOME LOANS WITH PROVISIONS FOR VARIABLE-PAYMENT PLANS. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 2039 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-06-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3423 WHICH PROVIDES VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AN TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CERTAIN VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS, AND ESTABLISHES A SMALL BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM FOR VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS. (MOTION AGREED TOH.R. 3423 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-06-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1100 WHICH EXPANDS ELIGIBILITY OF FORMER PRISONERS OF WAR FOR CERTAIN HEALTHCARE BENEFITS PROVIDED BY THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 1100 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-06-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 2136 WHICH REQUIRES CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL OF NATIONAL CEMETERY CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION AND ACQUISITION (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 2136 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-06-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3499, WHICH PROVIDES MEDICAL COVERAGE TO VIETNAM VETERANS EXPOSED TO THE HERBICIDE AGENT ORANGE, TO CONTINUE READJUSTMENT COUNSELING CENTERS FOR VIETNAM VETERANS AND TO SET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NUMBER OF HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME BEDS THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MUST MAINTAIN. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3499 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-03-26TO PASS H. J. RES. 182, DESIGNATING APR. 26, 1981 AS "NATIONAL RECOGNITION DAY FOR VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA". (MOTION AGREED TO)H.J.Res. 182 · 97th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable

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