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Gordon John Humphrey

Gordon John Humphrey on Defense & War Powers

RepublicanNH

Defense & War Powers288 votes · 80.9/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

536 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 288 of them counted toward the score above: 221 toward “Military expansion” and 67 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 248 did not count: 237 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 11 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 BAKER MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE ROTH MOTION WAS REJECTED. THE ROTH MOTION WAS TO TABLE THE BENSTEN AMENDMENT TO THE ROTH AMENDMENT TO S. 2248 IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE ROTH AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES AN OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE BENSTEN AMENDMENT THE INSPECTOR GENERAL WOULD BE MORE AUTONOMOUS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 30S. 2248 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1982-05-12TO TABLE THE BENSTEN AMENDMENT TO THE ROTH AMENDMENT TO S. 2248. THE ROTH AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES AN OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. THE BENSTEN AMENDMENT SIMPLY GIVES THE INSPECTOR GENERAL MORE AUTONOMY WITH RESPECT TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 30S. 2248 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-05-12TO AGREE TO THE SPECTER AMENDMENT TO S. 2248. THE SPECTER AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES SHOULD BE COMMENDED FOR HIS EXPRESSED DESIRE TO MEET WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS IN JUNE 1982; THAT THE MEETING SHOULD BE AN ESSENTIAL STEP IN A PATIENT AND PERSISTENT EFFORT TO ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT, BALANCED AND VERIFIABLE REDUCTIONS IN THE STRATEGIC ARSENALS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS AND, THEREBY, REDUCE THE DANGERS OF NUCLEAR WAR; THAT SUCH EFFORT SHOULD FEATURE, AFTER APPROPRIATE PREPARATION AND WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING CONCRETE RESULTS, A SUMMIT MEETING BETWEEN THE LEADERS OF THE TWO NATIONS; THAT SUCH MEETINGS SHOULD BE PURSUED SO AS TO ACHIEVE A MORE CONSTRUCTIVE FRAMEWORK FOR SOVIET-AMERICAN RELATIONS; AND THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS SHOULD, AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE, RESPOND FAVORABLY TO THE INVITATION EXTENDED TO HIM BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO MEET IN JUNE 1982, AND ANY SUBSEQUENT INVITATION TO ATTEND A SUMMIT MEETING. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 30S. 2248 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1982-05-12TO AMEND THE DOLE AMENDMENT TO S. 2248. THE DOLE AMENDMENT DECLARES THAT THE FULL SOCIAL SECURITY COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT OF 7.4 PERCENT SHALL BE PAID IN FULL ON JULY 1, 1982, AS SCHEDULED; THAT THE SENATE RENEWS ITS COMMITMENT TO MAINTAINING AND ASSURING THAT THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM SHALL BE PRESERVED AND STRENGTHENED SO THAT BENEFITS WILL BE PAID IN A TIMELY MANNER; AND THAT ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN SHALL NOT INCLUDE ANY MORE THAN IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO PRESERVE THE FINANCIAL INTEGRITY OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM. THE BAKER SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT RETAINS THIS LANGUAGE, AND ADDS THAT CONGRESS WILL AWAIT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM PRIOR TO ULTIMATELY DECIDING ANY BINDING, STATUTORY AMOUNTS, CHANGES OR CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN. THE DOLE AMENDMENT AND THE BAKER AMENDMENT THERETO WERE VOTED ON EN BLOC. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 30S. 2248 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
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 CongressYeaMilitary expansion
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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressYeaMilitary expansion
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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressYeaMilitary expansion
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, DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-11-21(CONTINUED) TO PASS H.R. 8105, FISCAL 1981 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-11-21TO AMEND H.R. 8105, DOD APPROPRIATIONS, BY RESTORING $200 MILLION TO THE MILITARY PERSONNEL ACCOUNT. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-11-21TO AMEND H.R. 8105, DOD APPROPRIATIONS, BY DECREASING FUNDS FOR AIR FORCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1980-11-21TO TABLE STENNIS MOTION TO RECONSIDER RC 479 ON H.R. 8105, DOD APPROPRIATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1980-11-21TO AMEND H.R. 8105, FISCAL 1981 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE REACTIVATION OF THE U.S.S. NEW JERSEY. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-09-17TO PASS H.R. 7592, FISCAL 1981 APPROPRIATIONS FOR DEFENSE DEPT. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7592 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-09-17TO TABLE PRYOR AMENDMENT TO JACKSON AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7592, FISCAL 1981 APPROPRIATIONS FOR DEPT. OF DEFENSE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS. SEE RC 404. THE PRYOR AMENDMENT CLARIFIES EXPENDITURES FOR SUCH WEAPON PRODUCTION FUNDS UNTIL 3/1/81. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7592 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-09-16TO PASS H.R. 7301. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 39H.R. 7301 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-09-16TO AMEND H.R. 7301, AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR THE INITIATION OF CONSTRUCTION OF A BINARY WEAPONS PRODUCTION FACILITY AT PINE BLUFF ARSENAL, ARKANSAS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 39H.R. 7301 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-09-16TO TABLE HART AMENDMENT TO JACKSON AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7301. (SEE RC 404) (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 39H.R. 7301 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-09-16TO AMEND JACKSON AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7301, THAT AUTHORIZES FUNDS FOR FISCAL 1981 FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS FOR THE DEPT.OF DEFENSE, AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR THE INITIATION OF CONSTRUCTION OF A BINARY WEAPONS PRODUCTION FACILITY AT PINE BLUFF ARSENAL, ARKANSAS. THE HART AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE PRESIDENT TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF ISSUES PERTAINING TO CHEMICAL WARFARE AND TO REPORT TO THE CONGRESSIONAL ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEES BY 3/31/81. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 39H.R. 7301 · 96th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1980-09-04TO PASS S. 1188, REVISING THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE V.A. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1188 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-09-04TO AMEND S. 1188, REVISING THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE V.A., BY PROVIDING A PROGRAM OF (CONTINUED) CAREER DEVELOPMENT, ADVANCEMENT, AND TRAINING AND FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER VETERANS. (MOTION FAILED)S. 1188 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1980-09-04TO AMEND S. 1188, REVISING THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION, BY REQUIRING PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS CONTAINING GUIDELINES FOR RESOLVING CLAIMS FOR VETERANS BENEFITS BASED ON EXPOSURE TO AGENT ORANGE. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1188 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-08-26TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6974, FISCAL 1981 AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-08-26TO PASS H.R. 7102, INCREASING SPECIAL PAY BONUSES FOR V.A. DOCTORS, OVER THE VETO OF THE PRESIDENT. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7102 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressNayMilitary expansion
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 CongressNayMilitary expansion
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 CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
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 CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
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 CongressNayDirection 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

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