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Marcy Kaptur

Marcy Kaptur on Defense & War Powers

DemocratOH

Defense & War Powers701 votes · 61.7/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

2,491 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 701 of them counted toward the score above: 380 toward “Military expansion” and 321 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 1,790 did not count: 1,770 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 20 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
2009-06-23To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a list of organizations that provide scholarships to veterans and their survivorsH.R. 1172 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2009-06-23Women Veterans Health Care Improvement ActH.R. 1211 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2009-06-23Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009H.R. 1016 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2009-06-23Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009S. 407 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2009-06-16Homes for Heroes Act of 2009H.R. 403 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2009-06-03Expressing sympathy to the victims, families, and friends of the tragic act of violence at the combat stress clinic at Camp Liberty, Iraq, on May 11, 2009H.Res. 471 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2009-05-21Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform ActS. 454 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportDid not voteDirection not readable
2009-05-19Urging all Americans and people of all nationalities to visit the national cemeteries, memorials, and markers on Memorial Day.H.Res. 360 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2009-05-19Veterans Employment Rights Realignment ActH.R. 1089 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2009-05-14To grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War IIH.R. 347 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2009-05-14Recognizing Armed Forces Day and the exemplary service of the members of the United States Armed ForcesH.Res. 377 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2009-05-13To improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposesS. 454 · 111th Congress · Authorizing Conferees to Close MeetingsYeaDirection not readable
2009-05-13Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation MonthH.Con.Res. 84 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2009-04-27Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic accident of the steamboat ship SS SultanaH.Res. 329 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2009-03-11Urging the President to designate 2009 as the “Year of the Military Family”H.Con.Res. 64 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2008-09-25Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the tragic October 1983 terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, LebanonH.Res. 1421 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2008-09-24National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009S. 3001 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaMilitary expansion
2008-09-23Filipino Veterans Equity Act 2008H.R. 6897 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2008-09-15Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United StatesH.Con.Res. 390 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2008-09-15Honoring the dedication and outstanding work of military support groups across the country for their steadfast support of the members of our Armed Forces and their familiesH.Res. 1200 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2008-09-10Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008S. 2617 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2008-09-10Rural Veterans Access to Care ActH.R. 1527 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2008-08-01Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriation, FY 2009H.R. 6599 · 110th Congress · On PassageYeaMilitary expansion
2008-08-01Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriation, FY 2009H.R. 6599 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Table Appeal of the Ruling of the ChairYeaDirection not readable
2008-08-01Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009H.R. 6599 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2008-08-01Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009H.R. 6599 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2008-08-01Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009H.R. 6599 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2008-08-01Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009H.R. 6599 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2008-07-30To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain copayments from veterans who are catastrophically disabledH.R. 6445 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2008-07-30Veterans Disability Benefits Claims Modernization ActH.R. 5892 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2008-07-29To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an Ombudsman within the Department of Veterans AffairsH.R. 2192 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2008-07-23National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008H.R. 6545 · 110th Congress · Table Motion to ReconsiderYeaDirection not readable
2008-07-23National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008H.R. 6545 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2008-07-16Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States Armed ForcesH.Con.Res. 295 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2008-07-16Intelligence Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5959 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2008-07-16Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5959 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-07-16Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5959 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2008-07-16Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5959 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-07-14Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed ForcesH.Con.Res. 297 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2008-07-09Homes for Heroes ActH.R. 3329 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2008-06-26Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversaryH.Res. 1291 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2008-06-20FISA Amendments Act of 2008H.R. 6304 · 110th Congress · On PassageNayMilitary restraint
2008-05-22Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,729 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflictH.Res. 986 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On PassageYeaMilitary expansion
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2008-05-21Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization and Lease ActH.R. 5856 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaMilitary expansion
2008-05-21Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008H.R. 5826 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2008-05-21Veterans Emergency Care Fairness Act of 2008H.R. 3819 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaMilitary expansion
2008-05-21Providing for consideration of H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization, 2009H.Res. 1213 · 110th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable
2008-04-24Coast Guard Authorization for 2008H.R. 2830 · 110th Congress · On PassageYeaMilitary expansion
2008-04-24Coast Guard Authorization for 2008H.R. 2830 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2008-04-24To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and title 18, United States Code, to combat the crime of alien smuggling and related activities, and for other purposes.H.R. 2830 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-04-24To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and title 18, United States Code, to combat the crime of alien smuggling and related activities, and for other purposes.H.R. 2830 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-03-14To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purpoesH.R. 3773 · 110th Congress · Agree to the Senate Amendment with an AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2008-03-11The Intelligence Authorization Act of 2008H.R. 2082 · 110th Congress · Passage, Objections of the President Not WithstandingYeaMilitary expansion
2008-02-28Iraq and Afghanistan Fallen Military Heroes of Louisville Memorial Post Office BuildingH.R. 4454 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2008-02-14Supporting the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans WeekH.Res. 963 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2008-02-14American Braille Flag Memorial ActH.R. 4169 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2008-02-13To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.H.R. 5349 · 110th Congress · On PassageYeaMilitary expansion
2008-02-13To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.H.R. 5349 · 110th Congress · Table Appeal of the Ruling of the ChairYeaDirection not readable
2008-01-16National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008H.R. 4986 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaMilitary expansion
2007-12-18Expressing the unconditional support of the House of Representatives for the members of the National GuardH.Res. 542 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedDid not voteDirection not readable
2007-12-18Veterans Guaranteed Bonus ActH.R. 3793 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2007-12-13Intelligence Authorization ActH.R. 2082 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2007-12-13Intelligence Authorization ActH.R. 2082 · 110th Congress · Recommit Conference Report With InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2007-12-12National Defense Authorization ActH.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2007-12-12Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 1585, National Defense Authorization ActH.Res. 860 · 110th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable
2007-12-05National Defense Authorization ActH.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesNayDirection not readable
2007-12-05National Defense Authorization ActH.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On Closing Portions of the ConferenceYeaDirection not readable
2007-12-04Intelligence Authorization ActH.R. 2082 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesNayDirection not readable
2007-11-15Responsible Electronic Surveillance That is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effective ActH.R. 3773 · 110th Congress · On PassageYeaMilitary restraint
2007-11-15Responsible Electronic Surveillance That is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effective ActH.R. 3773 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2007-11-14Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposesH.R. 4156 · 110th Congress · On PassageYeaMilitary expansion
2007-11-14Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposesH.R. 4156 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2007-11-14Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to the people of Afghanistan and the members of the Wolesi JirgaH.Res. 811 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2007-11-08Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2007-11-06Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should increase basic pay for members of the Armed Forces.H.Con.Res. 162 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2007-11-05National Heroes Credit Protection ActH.R. 513 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2007-11-05Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Closing Portions of the ConferenceYeaDirection not readable
2007-10-23Condemning the actions of September 7, 2007, resulting in damage to the Vietnam Veterans War MemorialH.Res. 680 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2007-10-23Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention ActH.R. 327 · 110th Congress · Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-10-02To require the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other military leaders, to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces in Iraq.H.R. 3087 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaMilitary restraint
2007-08-05Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On PassageYeaMilitary expansion
2007-08-05Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2007-08-05Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2007-08-05Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2007-08-05Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2007-08-05Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2007-08-05Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2007-08-05Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2007-08-05Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection 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.