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Dean Heller

Dean Heller on Defense & War Powers

RepublicanNV

Defense & War Powers110 votes · 84.3/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

428 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 110 of them counted toward the score above: 83 toward “Military expansion” and 27 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 318 did not count: 304 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
2014-03-27A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.H.R. 3979 · 113th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaDirection not readable
2014-03-10A bill to provide for additional enhancements of the sexual assault prevention and response activities of the Armed Forces.S. 1917 · 113th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2014-03-06A bill to provide for additional enhancements of the sexual assault prevention and response activities of the Armed Forces.S. 1917 · 113th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2014-03-06A bill to reform procedures for determinations to proceed to trial by court-martial for certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes.S. 1752 · 113th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary restraint
2014-02-27A bill to improve the provision of medical services and benefits to veterans, and for other purposes.S. 1982 · 113th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2014-02-27A bill to improve the provision of medical services and benefits to veterans, and for other purposes.S. 1982 · 113th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary restraint
2014-02-25A bill to improve the provision of medical services and benefits to veterans, and for other purposes.S. 1982 · 113th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2014-02-12An act to ensure that the reduced annual cost-of-living adjustment to the retired pay of members and former members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62 required by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 will not apply to members or former members who first became members prior to January 1, 2014, and for other purposes.S. 25 · 113th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2014-02-10A bill to repeal section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013.S. 1963 · 113th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2013-12-19An act to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins and Donald P. Sloat of the United States Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam Conflict and to authorize the award of the Medal of Honor to certain other veterans who were previously recommended for award of the Medal of Honor.H.R. 3304 · 113th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2013-12-19An act to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins and Donald P. Sloat of the United States Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam Conflict and to authorize the award of the Medal of Honor to certain other veterans who were previously recommended for award of the Medal of Honor.H.R. 3304 · 113th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2013-12-18An act to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins and Donald P. Sloat of the United States Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam Conflict and to authorize the award of the Medal of Honor to certain other veterans who were previously recommended for award of the Medal of Honor.H.R. 3304 · 113th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayDirection not readable
2013-11-21An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.S. 1197 · 113th Congress · On the Cloture MotionDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2013-11-19To propose an alternative to section 1033, relating to a limitation on the transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.S. 1197 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2013-11-19To propose alternative requirements and limitations applicable to individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.S. 1197 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2013-11-18An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.S. 1197 · 113th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2012-12-21To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.H.R. 4310 · 112th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2012-12-04An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2012-12-04To require a report on military activities to deny or significantly degrade the use of air power against civilian and opposition groups in Syria.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2012-12-03An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2012-11-30To repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the MotionDid not voteDirection not readable
2012-11-30To enhance sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2012-11-30To ensure sufficient sizing of the civilian and contract services workforces of the Department of Defense.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2012-11-29To clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority shall not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2012-11-29To prohibit the use of funds for the transfer or release of certain individuals from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2012-11-29To provide for certain treatment of autism under the TRICARE program.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2012-11-29To express the sense of Congress on the accelerated transition of United States combat and military and security operations to the Government of Afghanistan.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2012-11-29To strike the prohibition on biofuel refinery construction.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2012-11-29To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a plan to reduce the current backlog of veterans claims.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2012-11-28To improve the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2012-11-28To strike section 313, relating to a limitation on the availability of funds for the procurement of alternative fuel.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2012-09-19In the nature of a substitute.S. 3457 · 112th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2012-09-12A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a veterans jobs corps, and for other purposes.S. 3457 · 112th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaDirection not readable
2012-09-11A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a veterans jobs corps, and for other purposes.S. 3457 · 112th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaDirection not readable
2011-12-15To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.H.R. 1540 · 112th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2011-12-01An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.S. 1867 · 112th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2011-12-01To clarify the disposition under the law of war of persons detained by the Armed Forces of the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force.S. 1867 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2011-12-01To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to the financial sector of Iran, including the Central Bank of Iran.S. 1867 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2011-12-01Of a perfecting nature.S. 1867 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2011-12-01To limit the authority of the Armed Forces to detain citizens of the United States under section 1031.S. 1867 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2011-12-01To clarify the applicability of requirements for military custody with respect to detainees.S. 1867 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2011-11-30An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.S. 1867 · 112th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2011-11-29To repeal the Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.S. 1867 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2011-11-29To revise the provisions relating to detainee matters.S. 1867 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2011-04-09Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposesH.R. 1363 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Concur in the Senate AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2011-04-07Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposesH.R. 1363 · 112th Congress · On PassageYeaMilitary expansion
2011-04-07Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposesH.R. 1363 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2011-04-07Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposesH.R. 1363 · 112th Congress · Table Appeal of the Ruling of the ChairYeaDirection not readable
2011-04-04To reduce the amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense for printing and reproductionH.R. 1246 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaMilitary restraint
2011-03-17Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from AfghanistanH.Con.Res. 28 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayMilitary expansion
2010-12-21Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesH.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Concur in the Senate amendment to House amendment to Senate amendmentDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2010-12-21Defense Level Playing Field ActH.R. 6540 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassDid not voteDirection not readable
2010-12-17Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 6523 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaMilitary expansion
2010-12-16To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.S. 3447 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaMilitary expansion
2010-12-16To require reports on the management of Arlington National Cemetery.S. 3860 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2010-12-08Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesH.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment with an AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2010-12-08Recognizing and supporting the efforts of Welcome Back Veterans to augment the services provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans’ Affairs in providing timely and world-class care for veterans and members of the Armed Forces suffering from PTSD and related psychiatric disordersH.Res. 1746 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-12-01Commending the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, for its outstanding support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock Air Force Base, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families, and the Air ForceH.Res. 1724 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-12-01Honoring Fort Drum’s soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division for their past and continuing contributions to the security of the United StatesH.Res. 1217 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-11-30Recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 374th anniversaryH.Res. 1740 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2010-11-30Honoring and recognizing the exemplary service and sacrifice of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, the 349th Air Mobility Wing, the 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and the 615th Contingency Response Wing civilians and families serving at Travis Air Force Base, CaliforniaH.Res. 1585 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-09-29Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2701 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Concur in the Senate AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2010-09-29Securing America’s Veterans Insurance Needs and Goals Act of 2010H.R. 5993 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-09-29To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the main page of the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet website and to publicize such Internet websiteH.R. 3685 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2010-09-14Honoring the members of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard of the State of Oklahoma for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States since September 11, 2001H.Res. 1052 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2010-07-28Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposesH.R. 5822 · 111th Congress · On PassageYeaMilitary expansion
2010-07-28Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011H.R. 5822 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2010-07-28Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011H.R. 5822 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2010-07-27Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from PakistanH.Con.Res. 301 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2010-07-27Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 301) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from PakistanH.Res. 1556 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionDid not voteDirection not readable
2010-07-21Honoring the service and commitment of the 111th Fighter Wing, Pennsylvania Air National GuardH.Res. 1411 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-07-20Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, honoring the service members who fought in World War II and their families, and honoring the service members who are currently serving in combat operationsH.Res. 1516 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2010-07-01Honoring the veterans of Helicopter Attack Light Squadron Three and their familiesH.Res. 1228 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-06-30To enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents any of whose children died while serving in the Armed ForcesH.R. 4505 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2010-06-30To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Artesia, New Mexico, as the “Alejandro Renteria Ruiz Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic”H.R. 4307 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2010-06-30Recognizing the residents of the City of Tracy, California, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the city’s incorporation, for their century of dedicated service to the United StatesH.Res. 1446 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-28National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On PassageNayMilitary restraint
2010-05-28National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-28National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · Table Appeal of the Ruling of the ChairNayDirection not readable
2010-05-28National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the En Bloc Amendments, as ModifiedYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-27National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2010-05-27National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2010-05-27National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2010-05-27National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2010-05-27National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-27National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-27National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-27National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-27National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-27Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 5136, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.Res. 1404 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2010-05-26Recognizing and honoring the courage and sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposesH.Res. 1385 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-25Veterans Dog Training Therapy ActH.R. 3885 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-25Assuring Quality Care for Veterans ActH.R. 5145 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-24Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans ActH.R. 1017 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-24Expressing the sense of Congress that a grateful Nation supports and salutes Sons and Daughters in Touch on its 20th Anniversary that is being held on Father’s Day, 2010, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, the District of ColumbiaH.Con.Res. 278 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-12To clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverageH.R. 5014 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-11Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in May as National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day to honor those who are serving and have served in the noble and self-sacrificing profession of Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the United States Armed ForcesH.Res. 1294 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeDid not voteDirection not readable
2010-05-04Honoring the USS New Mexico as the sixth Virginia-class submarine commissioned by the U.S. Navy to protect and defend the United StatesH.Res. 1132 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-04-28Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act of 2010H.R. 5013 · 111th Congress · On PassageYeaDirection not readable
2010-04-28Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act of 2010H.R. 5013 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable

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.