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Jacob Chic Hecht

Jacob Chic Hecht on Defense & War Powers

RepublicanNV

Defense & War Powers153 votes · 94.8/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

314 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 153 of them counted toward the score above: 124 toward “Military expansion” and 29 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 161 did not count: 147 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 14 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
1987-09-18TO TABLE THE HATFIELD, OR AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD INSTITUTE TIME RESTRICTIONS ON U.S. MILITARY INVOLVEMENT IN THE PERSIAN GULF, IN ACCORDANCE THE WAR POWERS ACT.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1987-09-17TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE MILITARY AID FOR THE NICARAGUAN CONTRAS UNLESS THE SANDINISTA GOVERNMENT MEETS CERTAIN CONDITIONS WITH REGARDS TO HUMAN RIGHTS AND FOREIGN MILITARY PRESENCE.S. 1174 · 100th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1987-09-17TO AMEND THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO REAFFIRM THE MONROE DOCTRINE AS THE BASIS FOR U.S. FOREIGN POLICY TOWARD CENTRAL AMERICA.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1987-09-17TO TABLE THE STEVENS, AK AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD REMOVE A PROVISION REQUIRING PRESIDENTIAL CONFIRMATION OF POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEPLOYMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD UNITS.S. 1174 · 100th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1987-09-17TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO ALLOW AWARDING STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE CONTRACTS TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS OR FIRMS IF THEY PROVIDE A "SUBSTANTIAL" PART OF THE TOTAL COST.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-17TO TABLE THE WARNER, VA AMENDMENT TO THE GLENN, OH AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT AWARDING STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE CONTRACTS TO FOREIGN FIRMS EXCEPT WHERE U.S. FIRMS COULD NOT PROVIDE WORK OF "EQUAL COMPETENCE" FOR THE SAME OR A LOWER PRICE. THE GLENN AMENDMENT PROHIBITED SUCH CONTRACTS EXCEPT WHERE U.S. FIRMS COULD NOT PROVIDE "COMPETENT" WORK FOR THE SAME OR A LOWER PRICE, AND WAS LATER ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE.S. 1174 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-09-17TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO PERMIT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO PURCHASE MANUAL TYPEWRITERS FROM THOSE WARSAW PACT COUNTRIES THAT HAVE MOST FAVORED NATION TRADING STATUS WITH THE U.S.S. 1174 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-09-17TO TABLE THE WARNER, VA AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD REMOVE RESTRICTIONS PROHIBITING THE TESTING OF SPACE-BASED OR OTHER ANTI-BALLISTIC MISSILE SYSTEMS.S. 1174 · 100th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1987-09-16TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE SOVIET UNION HAS VIOLATED THE 1972 ANTI-BALLISTIC MISSILE TREATY WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RADAR NEAR KRASNOYARSK.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-15TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT CONGRESS FULLY SUPPORTS THE PRESIDENT IN ARMS CONTROL NEGOTIATIONS AND SHOULD THEREFORE REFRAIN FROM STATING POSITIONS ON ISSUES CURRENTLY UNDER NEGOTIATION.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-15TO AMEND THE GLENN, OH AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO EXPRESS SENATE SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENTIAL EFFORTS ON ARMS CONTROL NEGOTIATIONS. THE GLENN AMENDMENT PROHIBITED AWARDING GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS ON THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS OR FIRMS, AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED BY A VOICE VOTE.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-11TO BEGIN CONSIDERATION OF S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, A BILL TO ESTABLISH SPENDING LEVELS FOR DEFENSE DURING FISCAL 1988 AND 1989.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-08-07TO PASS HJ RES 216, THE IRAN-IRAQ CEASEFIRE RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD SUPPORT A CEASEFIRE AND A NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT IN THE IRAN-IRAQ WAR.100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1987-07-14TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE MOYNIHAN, NY AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT U.S. PROTECTION OF "REFLAGGED" KUWAITI OIL TANKERS SHOULD BE POSTPONED WHILE DIPLOMATIC MEANS OF ENDING THE IRAN-IRAQ WAR ARE PURSUED. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1987-06-26TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO PROHIBIT ALL IMPORTS FROM AFGHANISTAN AND TO PROHIBIT ALL EXPORTS TO AFGHANISTAN FROM THE UNITED STATES EXCEPT FOR THOSE GROUPS FOR WHOM CONGRESS HAS EXPRESSED SUPPORT.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-08TO ADOPT HR 1085, THE NEW GI BILL CONTINUATION ACT, A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE, TO MAKE HIGHER EDUCATION BENEFITS ESTABLISHED BY CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE PERMANENT BENEFITS.H.R. 1085 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1987-01-06TO ADOPT S RES 31, A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE CONDEMNING THE CONTINUED SOVIET OCCUPATION OF AFGHANISTAN.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-09-27TO TABLE THE DIXON AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE, KS)-BYRD, WV) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHALL DEPLOY EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL OF THE ARMED FORCES TO ADDRESS THE UNLAWFUL PENETRATION OF UNITED STATES BORDERS BY AIRCRAFT AND VESSELS CARRYING NARCOTICS, THROUGH THE USE OF PURSUIT AIRCRAFT, RADAR COVERAGE, AND WITH THE USE OF NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-09-24TO ADOPT THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO HR 4759, THE INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION BILL, WHICH WOULD DIRECT THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, NOT LATER THAN MARCH 1, 1987, WHETHER AND TO WHAT EXTENT THE DEFENSE FORCES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF PANAMA HAVE VIOLATED THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE PANAMANIAN PEOPLE, ARE INVOLVED IN INTERNATIONAL DRUG TRAFFICKING, OR MONEY LAUNDERING, OR WERE INVOLVED IN THE DEATH OF DR. HUGO SPADAFORA.H.R. 4759 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-13TO ADOPT HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL WHICH APPROPRIATES $8.2 MILLION FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1987 AND PROVIDES $100 MILLION IN AID TO THE NICARAGUAN "CONTRAS" AND $300 MILLION IN ECONOMIC AID TO THE COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL AMERICA.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO ADOPT TITLES II AND III TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE $100 MILLION IN AID FOR THE NICARAGUAN "CONTRAS" AND $300 MILLION IN ECONOMIC AID TO THE COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL AMERICA.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO TABLE THE BYRD, WV)AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE THAT, IN ORDER TO PROMOTE PEACEFUL RESOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEMS OF CENTRAL AMERICA PRIMARILY THROUGH DIPLOMATIC MEANS, FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, OR ANY OTHER AGENCY OR ENTITY OF THE UNITED STATES MAY BE OBLIGATED OR EXPENDED TO PROVIDE FUNDS, MATERIEL, OR OTHER ASSISTANCE TO THE NICARAGUAN DEMOCRATIC RESISTANCE TO SUPPORT MILITARY OR PARAMILITARY OPERATIONS IN NICARAGUA ONLY IF SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY LAW.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO TABLE THE HARKIN, IA) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER OF ONE-HALF OF THE $100 MILLION IN AID INTENDED FOR THE NICARAGUAN "CONTRAS" TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO FARMERS AND RANCHERS IN THE UNITED STATES IN AREAS AFFECTED BY DROUGHT AND EXCESS PRECIPATATION.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO TABLE THE SIMON, IL) AMENDMENT HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE A UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTION OF $50 MILLION TO THE SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN COUNTRIES AFFECTED BY DROUGHT AND DESERTIFICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, AND FUNDS THROUGH THE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR THE ERADICATION OF LOCUSTS AND OTHER PESTS THAT THREATEN FOOD SUPPLIES IN AFRICA. THE MONEY WAS TO BE TAKEN FROM $300 MILLION SPECIFIED FOR ECONOMIC AID FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN COUNTRIES.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-13TO TABLE THE SIMON, IL) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO PREPARE AND TRANSMIT EVERY 30 DAYS TO THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES A REPORT ACCOUNTING IN FULL FOR THE USES OF ALL GOODS AND SERVICES PURCHASED UNDER TITLE II, WHETHER WITHIN OR WITHOUT THE UNITED STATES WITH FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE NICARAGUAN DEMOCRATIC RESISTANCE, AND THAT THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL SHALL TRANSMIT SUCH REPORT TO THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CONGRESS.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO ADOPT THE KERRY AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD TERMINATE AID FOR THE NICARAGUAN "CONTRAS" IF THE COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL AMERICA SIGN A CONTADORA AGREEMENT THE PRINCIPAL PROVISIONS OF WHICH WERE PUBLICLY ENDORSED IN APRIL, 1986. THE AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE "CONTRAS" SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL RECONCILIATION PROVISIONS OF SUCH AN AGREEMENT.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO TABLE THE BYRD, WV) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD ALLOCATE $450,000 IN SUPPORT OF THE NICARAGUAN NEWSPAPER LA PRENSA.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-13TO TABLE THE BIDEN, DE) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT USE OF FUNDS IN THE BILL FOR AID TO THE NICARAGUAN "CONTRAS" SHOULD BE PROHIBITED UNTIL THE ADMINISTRATION BEGINS DIRECT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF NICARAGUA.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO TABLE THE LEAHY, VT) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR ASSISTANCE FOR THE NICARAGUAN DEMOCRATIC RESISTANCE, BY THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY OR ANY OTHER INTELLIGENCE AGENCY OR ENTITY OF THE UNITED STATES.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO ADOPT A CLOTURE MOTION ON TITLES II AND III OF H.R. 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE $100 MILLION IN AID FOR THE NICARAGUAN "CONTRAS" AND $300 MILLION IN ECONOMIC AID FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN COUNTRIES. (THREE FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, AGREED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE.)H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO ADOPT A CLOTURE MOTION ON TITLES II AND III OF HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE $100 MILLION IN AID FOR THE NICARAGUAN "CONTRAS" AND $300 MILLION IN ECONOMIC AID TO CENTRAL AMERICAN COUNTRIES. THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE MOTION FAILED.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO TABLE THE MELCHER, MT) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD REMOVE AUTHORITY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION TO TRANSFER AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATIONS FUNDS AND AFRICAN FAMINE RELIEF FUNDS TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $300 MILLION IN ECONOMIC AID FOR CENTRAL AMERICA.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-13TO ADOPT THE PELL AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE COMPENSATION FOR NONCOMBANTANT VICTIMS OF ANTI-SANDINISTA FORCES BY ESTABLISHING A $10 MILLION FUND AND A BIPARTISAN COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE CLAIMS AND MAKE AWARDS.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-08-13TO ADOPT THE HARKIN AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT THE USE OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING TRAINING AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR FORCES OPPOSED TO THE GOVERNMENT OF NICARAGUA.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1986-08-12TO TABLE THE DODD, CT) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT FUNDS FROM BEING USED TO SUPPORT MILITARY ACTIONS WHICH ARE LIKELY TO RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CIVILIAN LIVES IN NICARAGUA.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-12TO TABLE THE BYRD, WV) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD RESTRICT THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE WHICH MAY BE PROVIDED TO THE NICARAGUAN "CONTRAS" BY THE CIA, PENTAGON, AND OTHER AGENCIES TO ONLY THAT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-12TO TABLE THE KENNDEY, MA) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT THE INTRODUCTION OF U.S. PERSONNEL INTO NICARAGUA FOR THE PURPOSE OF GROUND COMBAT.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-12TO TABLE THE SASSER, TN)-DODD, CT) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL. THE AMENDMENT WOULD STRIKE TITLE II OF THE BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE $100 MILLION IN MILITARY AND NON-MILITARY ASSISTANCE FOR NICARAGUAN "CONTRA" GUERRILAS AND $300 MILLION IN ECONOMIC AID TO COSTA RICA, EL SALVADOR, GUATEMALA, AND HONDURAS AND TITLE III WHICH WOULD REIMBURSE THE PL 480 "FOOD FOR PEACE" ACCOUNT FOR NEARLY $300 MILLION DIVERTED TO FOUR CENTRAL AMERICAN COUNTRIES FOR ECONOMIC AID.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-09TO ADOPT S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987. THE BILL WOULD AUTHORIZE $219.8 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR MILITARY FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, PRESCRIBE MILITARY PERSONNEL LEVELS FOR SUCH DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL (CONTINUED) YEAR 1987, REVISE AND IMPROVE MILITARY COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, IMPROVE DEFENSE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, AUTHORIZE CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987, AND AUTHORIZE FUNDS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-09TO TABLE THE BYRD, WV) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, WHICH WOULD AMEND SECTION 232 OF THE TRADE EXPANSION ACT OF 1962, TO IMPROVE ITS ADMINISTRATION WITH RESPECT TO IMPORTS THAT THREATEN NATIONAL SECURITY.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-09TO TABLE THE GLENN, OH)-MCCLURE, ID) AMENDMENT, A PERFECTING AMENDMENT TO THE BYRD, WV) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987. THE AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE THAT FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSEMBLY OR INTEGRATION OF MORE THAN 100 B-1B AIRCRAFT AND THAT THE DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD STUDY WHAT TYPES OF BOMBERS SHOULD BE PURCHASED.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-09TO TABLE THE MOYNIHAN, NY) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE (CONTINUED) NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FROM SUBSIDIZING THE SALE OF TRANSFER OF GOODS OR SERVICES TO COMMUNIST COUNTRIES.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-09TO TABLE THE SIMON, IL) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF SPECIAL INCENTIVE PAY FROM $7.3 MILLION TO $18.3 MILLION THAT MAY BE PAID TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO ARE PROFICIENT IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-08-09TO TABLE THE ANDREWS, ND) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, WHICH WOULD DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES INTENDED FOR RESALE ON MILITARY BASES BE PURCHASED IN THE SAME STATE.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-09TO TABLE THE MELCHER, MT) AMENDMENT TO S 2638 THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, WHICH WOULD REDUCE AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION BY 15 PERCENT.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-09TO TABLE THE MELCHER, MT) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, WHICH WOULD REDUCE THE AUTHORIZATION BY AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 20 PERCENT OF ANY PENTAGON FUNDS THAT REMAIN UNOBLIGATED AS OF THE END OF FISCAL YEAR 1986.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-09TO TABLE THE GLENN, OH) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FROM ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS WITH FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND FOREIGN FIRMS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CARRYING OUT RESEARCH IN CONNECTION WITH THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE THAT COULD BE REASONABLY PERFORMED BY A UNITED STATES FIRM.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-08TO TABLE THE WILSON, CA) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, WHICH WOULD PREVENT FUNDING FOR THE FULL SCALE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SMALL MOBILE INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE OR FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF ANY MORE THAN 50 MX MISSILES UNLESS THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CERTIFIES THAT BOTH WEAPONS WOULD BE ABLE TO SURVIVE AN ENEMY ATTACK AND ALSO COST MORE FOR AN ENEMY TO DESTROY THEM THAN IT WOULD BE TO BUILD THEM.S. 2638 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1986-08-08TO TABLE THE MCCLURE, ID) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987. THE AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT BY LAW OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MATERIALS TO BE STOCKPILED IN THE NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE.S. 2638 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-08-08TO TABLE THE KERRY, MA) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT, IN CONNECTION WITH THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE PROGRAM, THE TEST OF A WARHEAD, BOMB, OR OTHER EXPLOSIVE DEVICE WHICH USED FISSIONABLE MATERIAL UNTIL THE SOVIET UNION HAS CONDUCTED A TEST OF ANY NUCLEAR WEAPON.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-08TO TABLE THE STEVENS, AK) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, WHICH WOULD DELETE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH ALTERNATIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL, AND ACQUISITION PERSONNEL.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-08TO ADOPT DIVISION II OF THE KENNEDY, MA) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT CONTRACTORS FROM DIVIDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AVOIDING APPLICATION OF THE DAVIS-BACON ACT.S. 2638 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-08-08TO ADOPT DIVISION I OF THE KENNEDY, MA) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987. THE AMENDMENT WOULD STRIKE LANGUAGE WHICH WOULD RAISE THE VALUE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS FROM $2,500 TO $1 MILLION, BELOW WHICH CONTRACTING FIRMS WOULD BE EXEMPT FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT OF 1965 AND ALSO VOID THE NONAPPLICABLITY OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT TO CERTAIN MARINER SERVICE CONTRACTS.S. 2638 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-08-08TO TABLE THE KERRY, MA) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT THE TESTING OF AN ANTISATELLITE WEAPON AGAINST AN OBJECT IN SPACE UNTIL THE SOVIET UNION HAD CONDUCTED SUCH A TEST.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-08TO TABLE THE ROTH, DE) AMENDMENT, TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987. THE AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-07TO ADOPT THE LUGAR AMENDMENT, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE KENNEDY, MA) AMENDMENT TO S2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE TO CONGRESS THAT (1) THE PRESIDENT SHOULD BE COMMENDED FOR BRINGING ABOUT THE RECENT GENEVA MEETING ON NUCLEAR TESTING ISSUES, (2) THE PRESIDENT SHOULD DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO FURTHER THE CURRENT GENEVA TALKS OF NUCLEAR TESTING EXPERTS, INCLUDING TAKING INTO ACCOUNT SOVIET VIEWS, (3) THE PRESIDENT SHOULD SEEK TO EXPAND THE EXPERTS MEETING TO THE POLITICAL LEVEL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN ORDER TO NEGOTIATE EFFECTIVE VERIFICATION OF TTBT AND PNET, (4) THE PRESIDENT SHOULD RAISE THIS AS AN ISSUE OF HIGH PRIORITY WITH GENERAL SECRETARY GORBACHEV AT THE NEXT SUMMIT, AND (5) IF EFFECTIVE VERIFICATION IS AGREED, THE PRESIDENT SHOULD SEEK SENATE ADVICE AND CONSENT TO RATIFICATION OF TTBT AND PNET IMMEDIATELY.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-07TO ADOPT THE MATHIAS AMENDMENT, A PERFECTING AMENDMENT TO THE KENNEDY, MA)-MATHIAS AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987. THE AMENDMENT WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT, AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE, THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES SHOULD (1) REQUEST ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE TO RATIFICATION (WITH A REPORT CONTAINING ANY PLANS THE PRESIDENT MAY HAVE TO NEGOTIATE SUPPLEMENTAL VERIFICATION PROCEDURES, OR IF THE PRESIDENT BELIEVES IT NECESSARY, ANY UNDERSTANDING OR RESERVATION ON THE SUBJECT OF VERIFICATION WHICH SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE TREATY) OF THE THRESHOLD TEST BAN AND PEACEFUL NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS TREATIES, SIGNED IN 1974 AND 1976, RESPECTIVELY; AND (2) PROPOSE TO THE SOVIET UNION THE IMMEDIATE RESUMPTION OF NEGOTIATIONS TOWARD CONCLUSION OF A VERIFIABLE COMPREHENSIVE TEST BAN TREATY.S. 2638 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-08-07TO AMEND S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, BY REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO PROVIDE $556.3 MILLION TO THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION TO REIMBURSE THE AGENCY FOR LAUNCH SERVICES AND RELATED EXPENSES OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE SYSTEM AS AGREED TO BETWEEN SUCH AGENCIES.S. 2638 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-08-07TO TABLE THE DANFORTH, MO) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987. THIS AMENDMENT WOULD REQUIRE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROVIDE $556.3 MILLION TO THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION TO REIMBURSE THE AGENCY FOR LAUNCH SERVICES AND RELATE EXPENSES OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE SYSTEM AS AGREED TO BETWEEN THE AGENCIES.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-07TO TABLE THE LAUTENBERY, NJ) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987. THIS AMENDMENT WOULD PERMIT MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO WEAR, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, ITEMS OF APPAREL NOT PART OF THE OFFICIAL UNIFORM.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-07TO AMEND S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, PROHIBITING THE SALE, DONATION, OR OTHER TRANSFER OF STINGER ANTIAIRCRAFT MISSILES TO DEMOCRATIC RESISTANCE FORCES UNLESS APPROPRIATE SECURITY MEASURES WERE TAKEN TO (CONTINUED) SAFEGUARD THE MISSLES.S. 2638 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1986-08-07TO AMEND S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, BY RESTRICTING PROCUREMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE BIGEYE BINARY CHEMICAL BOMB PROGRAM.S. 2638 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1986-08-07TO TABLE THE PRYOR, AR) AMENDMENT TO S2368, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987. THE AMENDMENT WOULD RESTRICT PROCUREMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE BIGEYE BINARY CHEMICAL BOMB PROGRAM.S. 2368 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-07TO AMEND S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BINARY CHEMICAL MUNITIONS UNTIL CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET.S. 2638 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1986-08-06TO AMEND S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987 BY DELETING $141.6 MILLION FOR HOMEPORTING FACILITIES AT STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK, AND AT EVERETT, WASHINGTON, AND FOR NAVY MUNITIONS PROCUREMENT.S. 2638 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1986-08-06TO ADOPT A CLOTURE MOTION TO BRING TO A CLOSE DEBATE ON S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987. (MOTION FAILED AS THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN DID NOT VOTE IN THE AFFIRMATIVE)S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-06TO TABLE THE BINGAMAN, NM)-BOREN, OK) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, WHICH WOULD REVISE THE METHOD OF PRICING TOBACCO PRODUCTS FOR SALE IN COMMISSARIES, EXCHANGES, AND SHIPS' STORES SO THAT PRICES REFLECTED MARKET RATES AND REVISE USE OF THE PROCEEDS.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-06TO ADOPT THE BYRD AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987. THE AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE THAT, NOT LATER THAN OCTOBER 1, 1986, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL SUBMIT TO CONGRESS A REPORT, IN BOTH CLASSIFIED AND UNCLASSIFIED VERSIONS, CONTAINING A DETAILED ASSESSMENT, INCLUDING THE INDIVIDUAL VIEWS OF EACH OF THE CHIEFS, OF THE MILITARY IMPACTS ON THE NATIONAL SECURITY OF THE UNITED STATES, OF THE POSSIBLE MILITARY RESPONSES OF THE SOVIET UNION TO AN AMERICAN DECISION TO NO LONGER COMPLY WITH MAJOR PROVISIONS OF EXISTING STRATEGIC OFFENSIVE ARMS LIMITATION (CONTINUED) AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING THE CENTRAL NUMERICAL SUBLIMITS ON STRATEGIC NUCLEAR DELIVERY VEHICLES CONTAINED IN THE SALT II ACCORD.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-05TO ADOPT THE EXON-JOHNSTON, LA) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, WHICH WOULD REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE PROGRAM TO $3.56 BILLION.S. 2638 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1986-08-05TO TABLE THE JOHNSTON, LA) AMENDMENT S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, WHICH WOULD REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE PROGRAM TO $3.24 BILLION.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-06-25TO ADOPT THE BYRD AMENDMENT TO HR 4151, DIPLOMATIC SECURITY AND ANTITERRORISM ACT, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE UNITED STATES, SO LONG AS SOVIET MILITARY FORCES OCCUPY AFGHANISTAN, SHOULD SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE PEOPLE OF AFGHANISTAN TO REGAIN THE SOVEREIGNTY AND TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY OF THEIR NATION; AND, FURTHER, THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHOULD DETERMINE WHETHER THE ACTIONS OF SOVIET FORCES AGAINST THE AFGHAN PEOPLE CONSTITUTE THE INTERNATIONAL CRIME OF GENOCIDE AND, IF SO, SHALL REPORT HIS FINDINGS TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE CONGRESS, WITH RECOMMENDED ACTIONS, AND REVIEW UNITED STATES POLICY WITH RESPECT TO CONTINUED RECOGNITION OF THE SOVIET PUPPET GOVERNMENT IN KABUL TO DETERMINE WHETHER SUCH RECOGNITION IS IN THE INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES.H.R. 4151 · 99th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1986-05-15TO ADOPT HR 4420 MILITARY RETIREMENT REFORM, THE MEASURE CREATING A REVISED RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR NEW MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES, CHANGING THE METHOD FOR CALCULATING COST- OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS, AND INSERTING THE TEXT OF S 2395, THE SENATE COMPANION MEASURE, IN PLACE OF TEXT AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE. THE BILL CUTS THE ANNUITY FOR THOSE RETIRING AFTER 20 YEARS FROM 50% OF BASIC PAY TO 44%.S. 2395 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-05-15TO TABLE THE GLENN, OH) AMENDMENT TO S2395, UNIFORMED SERVICES RETIREMENT COST REDUCTION ACT. THIS AMENDMENT WOULD SPECIFY THAT FULL COST-OF-LIVING INCREASES EQUAL TO THE RATE OF INCREASE IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX BE GIVEN IN RETIREMENT PAY TO THOSE MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO HAVE COMPLETED 40 YEARS OF SERVICE.S. 2395 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-05-15TO AMEND S 2395, UNIFORMED SERVICES RETIREMENT COST REDUCTION ACT, TO PROHIBIT THE BUYING OF T-46 TRAINER PLANES WITH ANY MONEY SET ASIDE FOR FISCAL 1986.S. 2395 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-05-15TO TABLE THE SIMON, IL) AMENDMENT TO S 2395 UNIFORMED SERVICES RETIREMENT COST REDUCTION ACT. THIS AMENDMENT SOULD SPECIFY THAT COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE RETIRED FROM THE MILITARY BE COMPUTED ON THE RETIREE'S INITIAL ANNUITY.S. 2395 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-05-07TO ADOPT HR 3622 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REORGANIZATION ACT, WHICH WOULD REORGANIZE AND STRENGTHEN CERTAIN ELEMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, TO IMPROVE THE MILITARY ADVICE PROVIDED THE PRESIDENT, THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL, AND THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MILITARY OPERATIONS, TO INCREASE ATTENTION TO THE FORMULATION OF STRATEGY AND TO CONTINGENCY PLANNING, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MORE EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES, AND TO STRENGTHEN CIVILIAN AUTHORITY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. SPECIFICALLY, THE BILL WOULD ALTER THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF SYSTEM BY NAMING THE JOINT CHIEFS CHAIRMAN AS THE PRESIDENT'S PRINCIPAL MILITARY ADVISER, INSTITUTING A VICE CHAIRMAN POST, AND TRANSFERING POWER FROM THE SEPARATE MILITARY SERVICES TO THEIR DEFENSE DEPARTMENT AGENCIES.H.R. 3622 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-05-07TO TABLE THE AMENDMENT BY DECONCINI, AZ) TO S 2295 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REORGANIZATION ACT. THE AMENDMENT WOULD PROHIBIT THE SALE, DONATION, OR OTHER TRANSFER OF STINGER ANTIAIRCRAFT MISSILES TO DEMOCRATIC RESISTANCE FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN AND ANGOLA UNLESS CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET AS DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT.S. 2295 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1985-11-07TO APPROVE H R 3327, A BILL THAT APPROPRIATES $8.7 BILLION FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTIONS PROJECTS IN 1986.H.R. 3327 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1985-11-07TO DETERMINE IF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 3327, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FOR FISCAL 1986, TO REMOVE CERTAIN MILITARY PROJECTS FROM PROVISIONS OF THE DAVIS-BACON ACT IS GERMANE.H.R. 3327 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-09-17TO TABLE THE SYMMS, ID) AMENDMENT TO S 1200, TO PROHIBIT THE UNITED STATES FROM EXTENDING CREDIT TO ANY NORTH AMERICAN COUNTRY WHICH ALLOWS SOVIET SHIPS, CAPABLE OF TRANSPORTING NUCLEAR WEAPONS, TO USE ITS PORTS.S. 1200 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1985-07-30TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 1160, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY MILITARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1986.S. 1160 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1985-07-11TO AMEND S. 995 TO EXTEND SANCTIONS TO THE SOVIET UNION, POLAND, AFGHANISTAN, MOZAMBIQUE, ANGOLA, ETHOPIA, EAST GERMANY, LIBYA, SYRIA, IRAN, CUBA, CHINA AND ANY OTHER COUNTRY THAT THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES HAS A RECORD OF VIOLATIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS EQUAL TO OR WORSE THAN THAT OF SOUTH AFRICA, OR ANY COUNTRY THAT HAS FACILITATED ACTS OF TERRORISM AGAINST U.S. PERSONS.S. 995 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-06-20TO AMEND H.R. 1872 TO PERMIT STATES TO RETAIN OR "CARRY OVER" 5 PERCENT OF THEIR ALLOCATIONS FOR THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN TO THE FOLLOWING FISCAL YEAR.H.R. 1872 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-06-06TO AMEND S. 1003 TO RESTRICT THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH COMBAT UNITS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES MAY BE INTRODUCED INTO CENTRAL AMERICA.S. 1003 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1985-06-06TO AGREE TO DIVISION II OF THE KENNEDY, MA) AMENDMENT TO S 1003, TO PROHIBIT THE INTRODUCTION OF ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES INTO OR OVER NICARAGUA.S. 1003 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1985-06-05TO PASS S 1160, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR FISCAL 1986.S. 1160 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1985-06-05TO AMEND S 1160 TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE U.S. SHOULD TAKE APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO THE SOVIET UNION'S ACTIONS UNDERCUTTING THE STRATEGIC ARMS LIMITATIONS AGREEMENTS, BUT NOT TAKE ACTION FOR THE U.S. TO UNDERCUT THE AGREEMENTS.S. 1160 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-06-04TO AMEND S. 1160 TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THERE SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED A STRATEGIC DEFENSE ADVISORY PANEL.S. 1160 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-06-04TO AMEND S. 1160 TO PROVIDE THAT, OF THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE, $800,000,000 IS AVAILABLE ONLY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NON-NUCLEAR BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS, TO BE DEPLOYED WITHIN FIVE TO SEVEN YEARS.S. 1160 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-06-04TO AMEND S. 1160 TO REDUCE THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION UNDER THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE.S. 1160 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1985-06-04TO AMEND S. 1160 TO REDUCE FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE AND IMPOSE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS ON SUCH PROGRAM.S. 1160 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1985-06-04TO AMEND S. 1160 TO REDUCE FUNDS AUTHORIZRED FOR THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE AND INCREASE FUNDS FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS BY AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE REDUCTION.S. 1160 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1985-06-04TO AMEND S. 1160 TO PROVIDE AN OVERRIDING, EXCLUSIVE AUTHORIZATION FOR STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986.S. 1160 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1985-06-04TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE KENNEDY, MA) AMENDMENT TO S 1160 WAS REJECTED.S. 1160 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-06-04TO AMEND S. 1160 TO STRIKE THE DAVIS-BACON PROVISIONS REGULATING HOURLY WAGES FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS FROM THE BILL.S. 1160 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-05-24TO AMEND S. 1160 TO BAR THE TESTING OF THE ANTI-SATELLITE MISSILE AGAINST A TARGET IN SPACE UNLESS THE SOVIET UNION TESTS SUCH A MISSILE OR THE PRESIDENT REPORTS TO CONGRESS THAT TESTING IS REQUIRED FOR NATIONAL SECURITY REASONS.S. 1160 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1985-05-24TO AMEND S. 1160 TO ESTABLISH A MORATORIUM DURING FISCAL YEARS 1985 AND 1986 ON THE TESTING OF ANTI-SATELLITE WEAPONS AGAINST OBJECTS IN SPACE.S. 1160 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1985-05-24TO AMEND S. 1160 TO PROVIDE THAT IF A CONTRACTOR SUBMITS FOR REIMBURSEMENT ANY COST FOR WHICH THERE IS CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE THAT THE COST HAS BEEN DEFINED AS EXPRESSLY UNALLOWABLE BY STATUTE OR REGULATION, THE COST SHALL BE DISALLOWED AND THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE UNITED STATES FOR AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT OF THE DISALLOWED COST, PLUS INTEREST COMPUTED FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THE REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT WAS SUBMITTED.S. 1160 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-05-23TO AMEND S. 1160 TO IMPOSE CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON THE MX MISSILE PROGRAM.S. 1160 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1985-05-23TO AMEND S 1160 TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATION MUST UNITED STATES CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATION MUST COME TO CONGRESS FOR AUTHORITY AND FOR THE APPROPRIATIONS TO GO AHEAD WITH DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES HEADED FOR A BASE REALIGNMENT OR CLOSURE ACTION.S. 1160 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable

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