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James M. Jeffords

James M. Jeffords on Defense & War Powers

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Defense & War Powers774 votes · 74.1/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

1,364 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 774 of them counted toward the score above: 434 toward “Military expansion” and 340 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 590 did not count: 538 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 52 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
1989-09-28To limit the use of appropriated funds for maintaining United States military pesonnel in NATO member countries in Europe. — TO AMEND HR 3072, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO LOWER THE NUMBER OF U.S. TROOPS IN EUROPE.H.R. 3072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1989-09-28To require the transfer of amounts saved as a result of the limitation on the use of appropriated funds for maintaining United States military personnel in NATO member countries in Europe. — TO AMEND THE METZENBAUM (D, OH) AMENDMENT TO HR 3072, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO LOWER THE NUMBER OF U.S. TROOPS IN EUROPE.H.R. 3072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1989-09-28Of a technical nature. — TO AMEND THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO HR 3072, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO INCREASE THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT SHARE FOR FUNDING THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE.H.R. 3072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
1989-09-28To make funds available for multilateral anti-narcotics efforts. — TO AMEND HR 3072, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO GIVE FUNDS TOWARDS MULTILATERAL ANTI-DRUG EFFORTS.H.R. 3072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
1989-09-26To express the sense of the Congress on the common defense relationship between the United States and the Republic of Korea. — TO AMEND THE BUMPERS (D, AR) AMENDMENT TO HR 3072, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE ABOUT THE UNITED STATES AND SOUTH KOREA'S MILITARY RELATIONSHIP.H.R. 3072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1989-09-26To limit the use of funds for the B-2 advanced technology bomber aircraft program. — TO AMEND HR 3072, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO LIMIT FUNDING FOR THE B-2 BOMBER PROGRAM.H.R. 3072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
1989-09-26In the nature of a substitute. — TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE HR 3072, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE (SDI).H.R. 3072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
1989-09-26To strike out certain restrictions on the obligation of funds from the Defense Closure Account. — TO AMEND HR 3072, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO EASE SOME RESTRICTIONS ON THE FUND TO HELP IN THE IMPLEMENTATION AND REALIGNMENT OF SOME MILITARY BASES.H.R. 3072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-09-15A bill making appropriations for military construction for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1990, and for other purposes. — TO PASS HR 3012, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 3012 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1989-08-03A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of presumptions of service-connection between certain diseases experienced by veterans who served in Vietnam era and exposure to certain toxic herbicide agents used in Vietnam; to provide for interim benefits for veterans of such service who have certain diseases; to improve the reporting requirements relating to the "Ranch Hand Study"; and for other purposes. — TO TABLE S 1153, VETERAN'S AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE AND SERVICE BENEFITS ACT.S. 1153 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1989-08-02An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1990 and 1991 for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for such Department for fiscal years 1990 and 1991, and for other purposes. — TO PASS S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
1989-08-02Relating to the Military Service Academies requirements for active duty service. — TO TABLE THE LOTT (R, MS) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO EXTEND BY ONE YEAR THE ACTIVE DUTY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MILITARY ACADEMIES.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary expansion
1989-08-02An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1990 and 1991 for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for such Department for fiscal years 1990 and 1991, and for other purposes. — TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON BILL S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT. (MOTION PASSED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN, HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayMilitary restraint
1989-08-02To provide funds for a limited deployment of an accidental launch protection system. — TO TABLE THE BOND (R, MO) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR A LIMITED DEPLOYMENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL LAUNCH PROTECTION SYSTEM.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary expansion
1989-08-02Providing for funding of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 with unobligated 1989 fiscal year funds. — TO AMEND S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT OF 1988.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1989-08-01To eliminate the authority of the Secretary of Defense to prescribe rates of pay for certain employment positions. — TO TABLE THE GLENN (D, OH) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO NOT ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO PRESCRIBE RATE OF PAY FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1989-08-01To authorize Federal law enforcement agencies to use appropriate force to compel airborne drug traffickers to comply with instructions to land their aircraft. — TO TABLE THE MCCONNELL (R, KY) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE CONCERNING THE OBTAINING OF THE B-2 AIRCRAFT.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1989-08-01To prohibit membership or observer status in, or financing from, certain organizations or the extension of other benefits to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics unless certain conditions are met. — TO TABLE THE ARMSTRONG (R, CO) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO FORBID ANY SUPPORT OF THE SOVIET UNION UNTIL CUBA STOPS ITS ILLEGAL DRUG TRAFFICKING.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1989-08-01Expressing the sense of the Senate on the procurement of the B-2 aircraft. — TO AMEND S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE ON THE PROCUREMENT THE B-2 AIRCRAFT.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-08-01To reduce certain authorizations of appropriations for the MX rail garrison program and to increase authorizations for certain other programs. — TO TABLE THE LEVIN (D, MI) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO DECREASE FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE MX RAIL SYSTEM.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary restraint
1989-07-31To provide for a military child care program. — TO AMEND S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO ALLOW CHILD CARE SERVICES TO BE AVAILABLE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
1989-07-31To prohibit the use of funds authorized to be appropriated for preparation of the construction of the Special Isotope Separation Plant, Idaho Falls, Idaho. — TO TABLE THE KENNEDY (D, MA) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO FORBID FUNDS BEING USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE BUILDING OF THE SPECIAL ISOTOPE SEPARATION PLANT IN IDAHO.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary restraint
1989-07-31Expressing the sense of the Senate's outrage by the kidnapping and reports of execution of Lt. Col. William R. Higgins, and condemns such actions. — TO AMEND S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO EXPRESS THE SENATE'S OUTRAGE AND CONDEMNATION ABOUT THE KIDNAPPING AND RUMORED KILLING OF LT. COL. WILLIAM R. HIGGINS.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-07-27To reduce funds for the SDI program and increase funds for certain other programs. — TO TABLE THE JOHNSTON (D, LA) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO LIMIT FUNDS FOR THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE (SDI) PROGRAM.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1989-07-25To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1990 for the Army and Marine Corps for research, development, test, and evaluation to develop improved weapons and equipment for small infantry units. — TO AMEND S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO AUTHORIZE MONEY FOR THE ARMED SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH OF WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
1989-07-25To authorize funds for the reserve components of the Armed Forces for fiscal years 1990 and 1991. — TO AMEND S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO AUTHORIZE MONEY FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1990 AND 1991 FOR SEGMENTS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
1989-07-25To authorize funds for the reserve components of the Armed Forces for fiscal years 1990 and 1991. — TO SUBSTITUTE THE NUNN AMENDMENT FOR THE WARNER (R, VA) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO STATE THAT BEFORE MONEY IS SPENT TO GET B-2 BOMBERS PARTICULAR CONDITIONS MUST BE MET.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1989-07-24To authorize appropriations of additional amounts for fiscal years 1990 and 1991 for procurement of missiles for the Armed Forces. — TO SUBSTITUTE THE NUNN AMENDMENT FOR THE WARNER (R, VA) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO APPROVE FUNDS FOR MISSILES FOR THE AIR FORCE IN FISCAL YEARS 1990 AND 1991.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
1988-10-12TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 2749, MILITARY BASE CLOSINGS, TO CREATE A COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND, BY THE END OF DECEMBER 1988, WHICH MILITARY BASES SHOULD BE CLOSED WITHIN THE U.S.S. 2749 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-10-03TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5288, VETERANS ADMINISTRATION ADJUDICATION PROCEDURE AND JUDICIAL REVIEW, TO PROVIDE AN IMPROVED SYSTEM OF APPEALS TO CLAIMS FOR VETERAN'S BENEFITS. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 5288 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-09-30TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 4781, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO ALLOCATE $282.4 BILLION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.H.R. 4781 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-09-28TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 4481, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO ALLOCATE OVER $221 BILLION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PLUS THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S NUCLEAR-WEAPONS PROJECTS.H.R. 4481 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1988-09-28TO TABLE THE WALKER, PA MOTION TO RELEASE THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE FROM FURTHER REVIEW OF HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-09-27TO TABLE THE DAVIS, IL MOTION TO RELEASE THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE FROM FURTHER REVIEW OF HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-09-26TO TABLE THE WELDON, PA MOTION TO RELEASE THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE FROM FURTHER REVIEW OF HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1988-09-23TO TABLE THE ROWLAND, CT MOTION TO RELEASE THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE FROM FURTHER REVIEW OF HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-09-22TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5114, VETERANS' HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS, TO SUPPORT IMPROVED PROGRAMS TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN NURSES AT VETERANS'S HOSPITALS AND TO CONTINUE PROGRAMS WITH OTHER FACILITIES FOR VETERANS WHO NEED SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 5114 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-09-22TO TABLE THE WALKER, PA MOTION TO RELEASE THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE FROM FURTHER REVIEW OF HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1988-09-16TO TABLE THE BATEMAN, VA MOTION TO RELEASE THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE FROM FURTHER REVIEW OF HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1988-09-15TO TABLE THE HANSEN, UT MOTION TO RELEASE THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE FROM FURTHER REVIEW OF HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-09-14TO CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON HR 4781, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, WHEN CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS BEING DISCUSSED.H.R. 4781 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-09-14TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 4586, FISCAL 1989 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO ALLOCATE APPROXIMATELY $8.8 BILLION FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION IN FISCAL 1989.H.R. 4586 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1988-09-14TO TABLE THE WALKER, PA MOTION TO RELEASE THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE FROM FURTHER REVIEW OF HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1988-09-09TO TABLE THE KYL, AR MOTION TO RELEASE THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE FROM FURTHER REVIEW OF HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-09-08TO TABLE THE HUNTER, R-CA, MOTION TO RELIEVE THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE FROM FURTHER REVIEW OF HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-09-07TO TABLE THE WALKER, PA MOTION TO RELIEVE THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE FROM FURTHER REVIEW OF HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-08-11TO TABLE THE WALKER, PA MOTION TO RELIEVE THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE FROM FURTHER REVIEW OF HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-08-10TO TABLE THE WALKER, PA MOTION TO RELIEVE THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE FROM FURTHER REVIEW OF HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-08-09TO TABLE THE WALKER, PA MOTION TO RELEASE THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE FROM ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION OF HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-08-04TO TABLE THE WALKER, PA MOTION TO REFER BACK TO THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-08-03TO TABLE THE FOLEY, WA MOTION TO REFER HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ALONG WITH PRESIDENT REAGAN'S VETO MESSAGE TO THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-08-03TO TABLE THE FOLEY, WA MOTION TO REFER BACK TO THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE ALONG WITH PRESIDENT REAGAN'S VETO MESSAGE HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-08-03TO TABLE THE WALKER, PA MOTION TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-07-26TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4741, VETERANS PAYMENTS, TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR VETERANS AND DEPENDENTS BECAUSE OF SERVICE-RELATED IMPAIRMENTS OR DEATH. MOTION FAILED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 4741 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-07-14TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO AUTHORIZE FUNDS FOR DEFENSE PROGRAMS IN FISCAL 1989.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1988-07-14TO ADOPT H RES 492, THE RULE TO WAIVE POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST THE CONFERENCE REPORT AND THE FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-07-12TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4861, STATE VETERAN'S CEMETERIES, TO AUTHORIZE GRANTS TOTALING $9 MILLION FOR STATE VETERANS' CEMETERIES FOR FISCAL 1989. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 4861 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-07-12TO AMEND H RES 489, THE RULE TO ALLOW FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 4481, MILITARY BASE CLOSINGS, TO BEGIN.H.R. 4481 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-07-12TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE HR 4481, MILITARY BASE CLOSINGS, TO PROVIDE THAT MILITARY BASES RECOMMENDED FOR BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE BE CLOSED, EXCEPT WHEN BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS DISAPPROVE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THEY ARE DOMESTIC BASES.H.R. 4481 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-07-07TO AMEND HR 4481, DEFENSE SAVINGS ACT, TO STRIKE CERTAIN PROVISIONS REQUIRING CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE COMMISSION EXAMINING MILITARY INSTALLATION REORGANIZATION AND CLOSURE, AND TO INSTEAD ALLOW CONGRESS 45 DAYS TO EXAMINE AND VOTE ON JOINT RESOLUTIONS OF THOSE RECOMMENDATIONS.H.R. 4481 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-07-07TO ADOPT H RES 489, THE RULE TO ALLOW HOUSE FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 4481, DEFENSE SAVINGS ACT, A BILL TO REORGANIZE AND CLOSE CERTAIN UNITED STATES MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.H.R. 4481 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-06-21TO PASS HR 4781, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO ALLOCATE APPROXIMATELY $282.6 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR DEFENSE DEPARTMENT MILITARY PROGRAMS DURING FISCAL YEAR 1989.H.R. 4781 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1988-06-21TO ADOPT H RES 475, THE RULE TO PROVIDE FOR HOUSE FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 4781, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR DEFENSE DEPARTMENT MILITARY PROGRAMS DURING FISCAL YEAR 1989.H.R. 4781 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-06-10TO CLOSE CONFERENCE MEETINGS ON HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO THE PUBLIC WHEN CONSIDERING CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1988-05-26TO AMEND HR 4387, FISCAL 1989 INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATIONS, TO STRIKE A PROVISION PROHIBITING THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY FROM SPENDING ANY FUNDS TO ASSIST THE NICARAGUAN CONTRAS.H.R. 4387 · 100th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1988-05-18TO PASS HR 4586, FISCAL 1989 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE FUNDS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION IN THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT DURING FISCAL 1989.H.R. 4586 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1988-05-11TO PASS HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, A BILL TO SET MILITARY PERSONNEL AND APPROPRIATION LEVELS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DURING FISCAL 1989.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1988-05-11TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO PROHIBIT AIRBORNE TESTING OF DEPRESSED TRAJECTORY MISSILES IN FISCAL 1989 IF THE SOVIET UNION OBSERVES THE SAME BAN.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-05-11TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO ESTABLISH AN INSPECTION AND NON-EXPLOSIVE TESTING PROGRAM TO PREPARE FOR A POSSIBLE NUCLEAR TEST BAN TREATY.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-05-11TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEFENSE SECRETARY TO REPORT A PLAN FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF PROTECTION SYSTEMS AGAINST ACCIDENTAL MISSILE LAUNCH AT TWO SITES AS A FIRST STEP IN A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC DEFENSE STRATEGY THAT INCLUDES SPACE-BASED SYSTEMS.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1988-05-11TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT PHASE ONE DEVELOPMENT OF THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE SHOULD PRIORITIZE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AGAINST AN ACCIDENTAL MISSILE LAUNCH.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-05-05TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO PROHIBIT USE OF NAVY FUNDING FOR THE TRIDENT II MISSILE PROGRAM AND TO LIMIT FUNDING FOR THE TRIDENT I MISSILE PROGRAM.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1988-05-05TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO DECREASE FUNDING FOR THE MX RAIL-MOBILE PROGRAM AND TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE MIDGETMAN SMALL INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-05-05TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE MIDGETMAN SMALL INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE AND THE MX RAIL-MOBILE PROGRAMS.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1988-05-05TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO DECREASE FUNDING FOR AIR FORCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND TO BAR THE USE OF AIR FORCE FUNDS FOR THE MX INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE RAIL-MOBILE PROGRAM.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-05-05TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO DECREASE FUNDING FOR AIR FORCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS BY $500 MILLION AND TO BAR THE USE OF AIR FORCE FUNDS FOR THE MIDGETMAN SMALL INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE PROGRAM.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1988-05-05TO AMEND THE ASPIN, WI AMENDMENT TO HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR DRUG INTERDICTION EQUIPMENT AND TO DIRECT THE PRESIDENT TO UTILIZE ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT AGAINST DRUG TRAFFICKERS AT U.S. BORDERS.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1988-05-04TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO LIMIT THE FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR PHASE I OF THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE PROGRAM INVOLVING CURRENT TECHNOLOGY TO FORTY PERCENT.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-05-04TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO REDUCE THE FUNDING ALLOTTED FOR THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE PROGRAM.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-05-04TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO INCREASE FUNDS ALLOTTED FOR THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE IN ORDER TO FORCE A HOUSE VOTE ON THE FUNDING LEVEL AUTHORIZED BY THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1988-05-04TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO ELIMINATE THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE PROGRAM AND TO ESTABLISH A STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH OFFICE.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1988-05-04TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO INCREASE FUNDS ALLOTTED FOR THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1988-05-03TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO PROVIDE THAT AN ABSENCE OF REGISTRATION INFORMATION IN THE SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM'S RECORDS CAN BE CONSIDERED EVIDENCE OF A PERSON'S FAILURE TO REGISTER UNLESS THAT PERSON DISCLOSES CERTAIN MISSING INFORMATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1988-05-03TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, AS AMENDED BY THE MCCURDY, OK AMENDMENT, TO PROHIBIT AWARDING A DEFENSE DEPARTMENT CONTRACT TO FOREIGN DEFENSE CONTRACTORS THAT DISCRIMINATE ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. THE KENNEDY AMENDMENT PROHIBITED AWARDS TO CONTRACTORS THAT DISCRIMINATE IN GENERAL.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-05-03TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO ALTER THE DAVIS-BACON ACT REQUIRING FEDERAL CONTRACTORS TO PAY WORKERS LOCALLY COMPETITIVE WAGES BY EXEMPTING DEFENSE DEPARTMENT LESS THAN $250,000 FROM THE REQUIREMENTS. THE STENHOLM AMENDMENT WOULD ALSO DECREASE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS AND PROHIBIT DIVIDING CONTRACTS TO EVADE THRESHOLDS.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-05-03TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO ALTER THE DAVIS-BACON ACT REQUIRING FEDERAL CONTRACTORS TO PAY WORKERS LOCALLY COMPETITIVE WAGES BY RAISING THE THRESHOLD OF APPLICABILITY FROM $2000 TO $15,000 FOR REPAIR AND ALTERATION JOBS, AND FROM $2000 TO $50,000 FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. THE MURPHY AMENDMENT WOULD ALSO PROHIBIT DIVIDING CONTRACTS TO EVADE THRESHOLDS AND PERMIT WORKERS TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST CONTRACTORS WHO DENY COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-05-02TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT DEFENSE SPENDING FROM FISCAL 1990 ON SHOULD REFLECT A MODEST SUSTAINED INCREASE.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-05-02TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT REAL GROWTH IN DEFENSE SPENDING SHOULD BE FUNDED ON A "PAY-AS-YOU-GO" BASIS.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-05-02TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO PROHIBIT UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES' TRAINING MISSIONS WITHIN TWENTY MILES OF THE NICARAGUAN BORDER IN HONDURAS.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-05-02TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO REDUCE THE ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR UNITED STATES ARMY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN HONDURAS BY $3.05 MILLION.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-05-02TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO PROHIBIT UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES DEPLOYMENT IN NICARAGUA UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS AND WHERE THERE EXISTS A CLEAR MILITARY THREAT TO THE UNITED STATES OR ITS ALLIES.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-05-02TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THE FOLEY, WA AMENDMENT TO HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO PROHIBIT UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES' DEPLOYMENT IN NICARAGUA UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS AND WHERE THERE EXISTS A CLEAR MILITARY THREAT TO THE UNITED STATES OR ITS ALLIES.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1988-05-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ACCEPT THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HR 1811, ATOMIC VETERANS COMPENSATION, TO PROVIDE FOR BENEFITS TO VETERANS, AND THEIR SURVIVORS, WHO PARTICIPATED IN NUCLEAR TESTS OR OCCUPATION OF HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI AND WHO SUFFER FROM DISEASES THAT MAY BE CAUSED BY RADIATION EXPOSURE. MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 1811 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1988-04-29TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE UNITED STATES OUGHT TO INITIATE DEFENSE BURDEN-SHARING NEGOTIATIONS WITH OUR ALLIES.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1988-04-29TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO GRADUALLY WITHDRAW UNITED STATES TROOPS FROM EUROPE UNLESS THOSE COUNTRIES INCREASE THEIR DEFENSE SPENDING AS A PERCENT OF GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT TO THE LEVEL OF THE UNITED STATES.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1988-04-29TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF U.S. TROOPS IN EUROPE AND JAPAN OVER THREE YEARS UNLESS THOSE COUNTRIES INCREASE THEIR DEFENSE SPENDING TO ONE PERCENT HIGHER THAN THEIR ECONOMIC GROWTH RATE.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-04-29TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO PROHIBIT PRIVATE CONTRACTING OF SUPPORT FUNCTIONS AT AIR FORCE RESERVE BASES.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-04-29TO AMEND EN BLOC HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO ADD 43 NON-CONTROVERSIAL AMENDMENTS.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-04-28TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO BAR NUCLEAR TESTS WITH YIELDS OVER ONE KILOTON, AND TO RESTRICT TESTS TO CERTAIN AREAS AS LONG AS THE SOVIET UNION ADHERES TO SIMILAR RESTRICTIONS.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-04-28TO AMEND HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS IN SUPPORT OF THE PRESIDENT'S NUCLEAR TESTING NEGOTIATIONS.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable

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