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Howell Thomas Heflin on Defense & War Powers

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Defense & War Powers423 votes · 87.5/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

758 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 423 of them counted toward the score above: 334 toward “Military expansion” and 89 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 335 did not count: 325 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 10 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
1980-07-02TO PASS H.R. 6974. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 34H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-07-02TO AMEND H.R. 6974 BY PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIPLE PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (MPS) SYSTEM BASING MODE UNTIL THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE REPORTS REASONS FOR NOT DEVELOPING A FULLY MOBILE ICBM SYSTEM. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 34H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1980-07-01TO TABLE TOWER SUBSTITUTE TO GLENN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6974 THAT CHANGES THE DATE TO 1986. SEE RC 290. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 34H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-07-01TO TABLE TOWER SUBSTITUTE TO GLENN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6974 WIDENING THE OPTIONS THE OPTIONS OF WITH REGARD TO THE B-1 BOMBER. SEE RC 290. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 34H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1980-07-01TO TABLE TOWER SUBSTITUTE TO GLENN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6974 THAT WIDENS THE OPTIONS WITH REGARD TO THE B-1 BOMBER. SEE RC 290. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 34H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1980-07-01TO TABLE GLENN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6974 THAT DELETED $25 MILLION IN AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT AND $66 MILLION IN AIR FORCE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION FOR THE FB-III PROGRAM AND TO ADD $91 MILLION IN AIR FORCE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION FOR AN ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC BOMBER. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 34H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-07-01TO AMEND H.R. 6974 RELATIVE TO THE NUMBER OF MALE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ENLISTED OR INDUCTED INTO THE ARMY DURING FISCAL 1981. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 34H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-07-01TO AMEND H.R. 6974. SEE RC 287. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 34H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-07-01TO TABLE EXON AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6974 THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS WITH RESPECT TO ADHERENCE TO THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 34H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-07-01TO TABLE WALLOP AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6974 THAT INCREASED FUNDS FOR DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SPACE-BASED LASER (CONTINUED) ANTI-BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 34H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1980-07-01TO AMEND H.R. 6974 BY PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS FOR REACTIVATION OF THE BATTLESHIP NEW JERSEY. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 34H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1980-07-01TO TABLE LEVIN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6974, FISCAL 1981 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, THAT RESTORED THE ARMY'S AUTHORIZED END STRENGTH IN FISCAL 1981. THIS AMENDMENT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY WITHDRAWN. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1980-06-30TO AMEND H.R. 6974, FISCAL 1981 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS, BY INSURING THAT THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE RETAINS THE AUTHORITY TO SET FORTH THE CRITERIA AND THE TIMING OF THE FORRESTAL SLEP. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-06-24TO AGREE TO S. RES. 472, CALLING FOR WITHDRAWAL OF SOVIET TROOPS FROM AFGHANISTAN. (MOTION PASSED)S.Res. 472 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-06-19TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 932, AUTHORIZING FUNDS TO ESTABLISH THE PRODUCTION OF SYNTHETIC FUELS, AN ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM, AND ENERGY SUPPLY TARGETS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 932 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-06-03TO PASS S. 2284, THE PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE CHARTER GOVERNING THE INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES OF THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2284 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-02-04TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5168, A BILL EXTENDING FOR ONE YEAR CERTAIN AUTHORITIES AFFECTING MILITARY PERSONNEL. THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE COMPARABILITY PAY OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES SHALL BE DETERMINED WITHOUT REGARD TO THE PRESIDENT'S ALTERNATIVE PAY PLAN. THE NUNN SUBSTITUTE INCREASES CERTAIN ITEMS OF COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5168 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-02-04TO TABLE THE NUNN-WARNER SUBSTITUTE TO THE ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5168. (SEE RC 31) (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5168 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1980-01-24TO PASS H.R. 5288, AMENDING AND EXTENDING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE VA. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5288 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-01-24TO TABLE CRANSTON AMENDMENT TO S 870, VETERANS' AMENDMENTS, THAT REQUIRED THE SECRETARY OF HEW TO STUDY AND REPORT TO THE CONGRESS ON THE LONG-TERM HEALTH EFFECTS IN VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS OF EXPOSURE TO AGENT ORANGE. (MOTION FAILED)S. 870 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-01-24TO AMEND THE CRANSTON AMENDMENT TO S. 870, VETERANS' AMENDMENTS, BY PROMOTING THE EMPLOYMENT OF VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA THROUGH A PROGRAM OF JOB VOUCHERS. [SEE RC 6] (MOTION FAILED)S. 870 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-01-23TO TABLE CRANSTON AMENDMENT TO S. 870, VETERANS' AMENDMENTS, THAT PROVIDES FOR A 15% COST-OF-LIVING INCREASE IN GI BILL EDUCATION BENEFITS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 870 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-01-23TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BELLMON AMENDMENT TO S. 870, VETERANS' AMENDMENTS, THAT PROVIDES FOR THE COORDINATION OF THE EFFORTS OF THE VA AND HEW WITH REFERENCE TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF QUALITY AND SAFETY STANDARDS IN COMMUNITY NURSING HOMES. THE BELLMON AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE SUBMISSION OF PLANS FOR NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES IN A VA FACILITY AT WHICH MEDICAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED. (MOTION PASSED)S. 870 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-01-23TO AMEND S. 870, VETERANS' AMENDMENTS, BY PROVIDING FOR A PROGRAM OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT ADVANCEMENT AND TRAINING FOR VIETNAM VETERANS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 870 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-01-23TO AMEND S. 870, A BILL AMENDING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION, BY PRESCRIBING THE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE ALLOWANCE OF A VETERAN WHO IS IN PRISON. (MOTION FAILED)S. 870 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-11-30TO PASS S. 1918, THE DEFENSE OFFICER PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ACT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1918 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-13TO PASS H.R. 4391, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL 1980 AND PROVIDING THAT NO FUNDS BE USED WHICH WOULD COMMIT THE UNITED STATES TO ONLY ONE BASING MODE FOR THE MX MISSILE SYSTEM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4391 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-11-11TO PASS H.R. 5359, FISCAL 1980 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-11-09TO AMEND H.R. 5359, DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, BY DELETING FUNDING EARMARKED FOR THE NAVY'S OCEAN SURVEILLANCE SHIP CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1979-11-09TO TABLE THE ARMSTRONG APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIR ON STENNIS' POINT OF ORDER CONCERNING THE GERMANENESS OF (CONTINUED) ARMSTRONG AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5359, PROVIDING THAT THE COMPARABILITY PAY OF MEMBERS OF UNIFORMED SERVICES SHALL BE DETERMINED WITHOUT REGARD TO THE PRESIDENT'S ALTERNATIVE PAY PLAN. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-09TO AMEND H.R. 5359, DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, BY ENSURING THAT FUNDS SPENT DO NOT ELIMINATE OTHER BASING MODES FOR MX MISSILES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-11-09TO AMEND H.R. 5359, DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, BY ELIMINATING FUNDS FOR THE MX MISSILE AND PROVIDING $20 MILLION FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNDERWATER MOBILE MINUTEMAN III MISSILE SYSTEM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1979-11-08TO CONCUR WITH HOUSE AMENDMENT TO S. 932 WITH A SUBSTITUTE, PROVIDING $34 BILLION FOR ENERGY PRODUCTION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 20S. 932 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-08TO TABLE JAVITS AMENDMENT TO S. 932, REVISING PROVISIONS RELATING TO ENERGY CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENTS AND REMOVING THE LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF UNITS CONTAINED IN A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING FOR PURPOSES OF LOANS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 20S. 932 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-08TO TABLE DOLE AMENDMENT TO S. 932 REQUIRING THE PRESIDENT PURCHASE OIL FOR THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE. SEE NOTE(S) 20S. 932 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-11-08TO TABLE THE PERCY AMENDMENT TO S. 932 STRIKING THE SUBTITLE RELATIVE TO CORPORATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. SEE NOTE(S) 20S. 932 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-07TO TABLE TSONGAS SUBSTITUTE TO JOHNSTON AMENDMENT TO S. 932. THE JOHNSTON AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TIME FOR THE FIRST PHASE FROM 3 TO 5 YEARS AND SETS THE 1 1/2 MILLION BARRELS A DAY EQUIVALENCE AND $88 BILLION AS GOALS FOR THE TOTAL PROGRAM. THE TSONGAS SUBSTITUTE WOULD PROVIDE $14 BILLION FOR SYNTHETIC FUEL PRODUCTION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 20S. 932 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-07TO AMEND S. 932, PRODUCTION OF SYNTHETIC FUELS, BY SUBSTITUTING TITLE I OF THE BANKING COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE AS AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE I OF THE ENERGY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE. THE AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE $3 BILLION FOR SYNTHETIC FUEL PRODUCTION. (MOTION FAILED)S. 932 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-11-06TO AMEND H.R. 5359, DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROVIDING THAT NO FUNDS BE APPROPRIATED FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF ABORTIONS EXCEPT WHERE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER WOULD BE ENDANGERED. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-11-06TO AMEND H.R. 5359, DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, BY ALLOWING MONEY TO BE SET ASIDE FOR SURPLUS LABOR AREAS IN NONSTRATEGIC PROCUREMENT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-11-06TO AMEND H.R. 5359, DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, BY DELETING FUNDING FOR THE CVN NIMITZ CLASS AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1979-07-30TO AMEND S. 1319 (SEE RC 234). (MOTION PASSED)S. 1319 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-07-30TO AMEND THE EXON AMENDMENT TO S. 1319, 1980 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION, BY WAIVING THE APPLICATION OF THE DAVIS-BACON ACT IN THE CASE OF ALL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS OF $10,000 AND TO KEEP THE $2,000 LEVEL APPLICABLE FOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS. THE EXON AMENDMENT WAIVED THE APPLICATION OF THE DAVIS-BACON ACT IN THE CASE OF ALL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS OF $50,000 OR LESS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1319 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-07-30TO TABLE MELCHER AMENDMENT TO EXON AMENDMENT TO S. 1319 (SEE RC 234). (MOTION FAILED)S. 1319 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-07-12TO REFER S. 1319, THE FISCAL 1980 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK BY JULY 26. (MOTION FAILED)S. 1319 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-06-18TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY MOTION TO RECOMMIT S. 1039, THE VA HEALTH RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS EXTENSION ACT, TO THE COMMITTEE ON VETERAN'S AFFAIRS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1039 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-06-18TO AMEND S. 1039, THE VA HEALTH RESOURCES AND PROGRAM EXTENSION ACT, BY DELETING PROVISIONS IN TITLE II AMENDING EXISTING LAW WITH RESPECT TO TRAVEL EXPENSES, DENTAL CARE, AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES. (MOTION FAILED)S. 1039 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-06-18TO AMEND S. 1039, THE VA HEALTH RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS EXTENSION ACT OF 1979, BY MODIFYING CERTAIN LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN BENEFITS RELATING TO TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1039 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-05-16TO AMEND S. 7, A VETERANS HEALTH CARE BILL, BY ALLOWING VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS WHO NEED READJUSTMENT COUNSELING AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO OBTAIN THEM FROM COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS UNDER THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER ACT. (MOTION PASSED)S. 7 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-05-16TO AMEND THE PRESSLER AMENDMENT (SEE RC 99) TO S. 7, A VETERANS HEALTH CARE BILL. THE HEINZ AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT AUTHORIZATION TO REIMBURSE OR CONTRACT FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES OUTSIDE VA FACILITIES SHALL BE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE VA ADMINISTRATION. (MOTION FAILED)S. 7 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-05-16TO AMEND THE MATSUNAGA AMENDMENT TO S. 7, A BILL DEALING WITH VETERANS HEALTH CARE. THE CRANSTON AMENDMENT LIMITS THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE VA BY THE MATSUNAGA AMENDMENT, WHICH PERMITS THE VA TO CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE FACILITIES FOR READJUSTMENT COUNSELING AND RELATED SERVICES FOR VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 7 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-05-16TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PROXMIRE AMENDMENT TO S. 7, A BILL TO REVISE AND IMPROVE CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS OF THE VETERAN'S ADMINISTRATION. THE CRANSTON AMENDMENT REQUIRES A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE BY MARCH 15 TO APPROVE MAJOR VA MEDICAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION ON ACQUISITION PROJECTS BEFORE APPROPRIATIONS MAY BE MADE THEREFORE. THE PROXMIRE AMENDMENT (SUBSEQUENTLY PASSED ON VOICE VOTE) DELETES THE REQUIREMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE'S RESOLUTIONS APPROVING MAJOR VA MEDICAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION OR ACQUISITION BEFORE APPROPRIATIONS MAY BE MADE. (MOTION FAILED)S. 7 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-05-14TO TABLE THE CHURCH SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO S. 1007, A BILL FOR EGYPTIAN-ISRAELI SECURITY ASSISTANCE. THE HELMS AMENDMENT PROHIBITS FUNDS FROM BEING MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY COUNTRY WHICH IS NOT A PARTY TO THE TREATY ON THE NON-PROLIFERATION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS. THE CHURCH AMENDMENT URGES ALL NATIONS, INCLUDING ISRAEL AND EGYPT, WHO ARE NOT A PARTY TO THE TREATY TO BECOME SO. (MOTION FAILED)S. 1007 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1979-05-03TO PASS S. 429. (MOTION PASSED)S. 429 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-05-03TO AMEND S. 429 BY REDUCING THE AUTHORIZATION OF FISCAL 1979 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR NAVY SHIP PROCUREMENT TO DELETE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR TWO OF THE FOUR IRANIAN (CONTINUED) DESTROYERS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 429 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1979-05-03TO AMEND THE HEINZ AMENDMENT TO S. 429 (SEE RC 77). THE WARNER AMENDMENT PERMITS THE SLEP PROGRAM TO BE CONDUCTED NOT ON THE BASIS OF LEAST COST IF THE PRESIDENT DETERMINES THAT THE U.S. NATIONAL INTEREST REQUIRES OTHER CONSIDERATIONS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 6S. 429 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-05-03TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE BIDEN AMENDMENT TO THE HEINZ AMENDMENT TO S. 429 WAS AGREED TO (SEE RC 77). THE BIDEN AMENDMENT (ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE) REQUIRES THAT THE SERVICE LIFE EXTENSION PROGRAM FOR THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER SARATOGA BE CONDUCTED AT THE LOCATION DETERMINED LEAST EXPENSIVE TO THE GOVERNMENT. (MOTION PASSES. 429 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-05-03TO TABLE THE HEINZ AMENDMENT TO S. 429, A BILL AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR MILITARY PROCUREMENT, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL 1979. THE HEINZ (CONTINUED) AMENDMENT PROHIBITS FUNDS FROM BEING USED FOR CARRYING OUT THE SERVICE LIFE EXTENSION PROGRAM FOR THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER SARATOGA, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 429 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion

Sorted newest first. “Counted as” is which end of the Military restraint / Military expansion axis the vote moved this member toward, using the direction recorded for this issue on that roll call. Open any row to see the full measure, the tally, and the reason that direction was assigned.