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Peter Houston Kostmayer

Peter Houston Kostmayer on Defense & War Powers

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Defense & War Powers414 votes · 82.9/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

704 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 414 of them counted toward the score above: 148 toward “Military expansion” and 266 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 290 did not count: 285 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 5 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
1983-07-26TO AMEND H.R. 2969 TO REQUIRE CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION PRIOR TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF TROOPS IN CENTRAL AMERICA UNLESS USED TO PROVIDE FOR THE EVACUATION OF AMERICAN CITIZENS OR TO RESPOND TO A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER OF MILITARY ATTACK UPON THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2969 · 98th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1983-07-26TO LIMIT DEBATE ON THE MARKEY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2969. THE MARKEY AMENDMENT REQUIRES CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION PRIOR TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF TROOPS IN CENTRAL AMERICA UNLESS USED TO PROVIDE FOR THE EVACUATION OF AMERICAN CITIZENS OR TO RESPOND TO A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER OF MILITARY ATTACK UPON THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2969 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-07-26TO AMEND H.R. 2969 TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY ADVISERS STATIONED IN EL SALVADOR TO 55 AND THE NUMBER OF MILITARY PERSONNEL TO THE NUMBER STATIONED THERE ON JULY 25, 1983. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2969 · 98th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1983-07-26TO AMEND THE SCHROEDER AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2969 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE SCHROEDER AMENDMENT REDUCES THE NUMBER OF TROOPS WE HAVE STATIONED ABROAD DOWN TO THE FISCAL YEAR 1980 LEVEL, OR BY ABOUT 29,000. THE SKELTON SUBSTITUTE EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT OUR ALLIES HAVE NOT DONE ENOUGH TO PROMOTE THEIR COMMON DEFENSE AND THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD ENCOURAGE OUR ALLIES TO ACCEPT THEIR INTERNATIONAL SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2969 · 98th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1983-07-26TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 2498, A BILL ESTABLSIHING A CONGRESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMISSION ON BOXING. THE COMMISSION WOULD REPORT BACK TO CONGRESS WITHIN 9 MONTHS CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM, UNIFORM NATIONAL STANDARDS IN BOXING. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 2948 · 98th CongressNayDirection not readable
1983-07-21TO AMEND H.R. 2969 BY PROHIBITING EXPENDITURE OF AIR FORCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO CONDUCT FLIGHT TESTS FOR ANTISATELLITE WEAPONS UNTIL AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2969 · 98th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1983-07-20TO AMEND H.R. 2969 BY STRIKING THE AUTHORIZATION FOR PROCUREMENT OF THE MX MISSILE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2969 · 98th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1983-07-20TO AMEND H.R. 2969, A BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984. THE DICKS AMENDMENT REQUIRES COMPETITION IN CONTRACTING FOR THE BUILDING OF THE M-1 TANK ENGINE IF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY CERTIFIES THAT IT IS COST-EFFECTIVE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2969 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-06-16TO AMEND H.R. 2969 TO DECREASE THE AUTHORIZATION FOR MISSILE PROCUREMENT BY $432.8 MILLION AND PROHIBIT USE OF AUTHORIZED FUNDS FOR THE PERSHING II MISSILE SYSTEM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2969 · 98th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1983-06-16TO AGREE TO H. RES. 229, THE RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2972. H.R. 2972 AUTHORIZES CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2972 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-06-15TO AMEND THE ZABLOCKI AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2969 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE ZABLOCKI AMENDMENT DELETES $114.6 MILLION IN FUNDS REQUESTED BY THE PENTAGON FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BINARY CHEMICAL WEAPONS. THE BETHUNE AMENDMENT DELETES ALL AUTHORIZED FUNDING FOR NERVE GAS ARTILLERY SHELLS AND FOR NERVE GAS PRODUCTION, AND PROHIBITS THE PROCUREMENT OF BINARY CHEMICAL MUNITIONS AND RELATED PRODUCTION FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND PRECURSOR CHEMICALS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2969 · 98th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1983-06-15TO AMEND THE ZABLOCKI AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2969. THE ZABLOCKI AMENDMENT DELETES $114.6 MILLION IN FUNDS REQUESTED BY THE PENTAGON FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BINARY CHEMICAL WEAPONS. THE LEATH AMENDMENT REDUCES THE AUTHORIZATION OF PROCUREMENT FUNDS FOR AMMUNITIONS BY $100,000 AND PROVIDES FOR LIMITATIONS ON THE PRODUCTION OF BINARY CHEMICAL MUNITIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2969 · 98th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1983-06-15TO AMEND H.R. 2969 TO DELETE ALL FUNDING FOR THE B-1B BOMBER. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2969 · 98th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1983-06-15TO AMEND H.R. 2969 TO DELETE THE FUNDING PROCUREMENT OF THE DIVISION AIR DEFENSE GUN (DIVAD).H.R. 2969 · 98th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1983-06-14TO AMEND H.R. 2969 TO DEFER PROCUREMENT FUNDS FOR THE BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE UNTIL ADEQUATE TESTING IS COMPLETED. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2969 · 98th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1983-06-14TO AMEND H.R. 2969 TO PROHIBIT MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT OF THE B-1B BOMBER. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2969 · 98th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1983-06-14TO AMEND H.R. 2969, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1984. THE BROWN AMENDMENT DELETES $19.4 MILLION IN AIR FORCE PROCUREMENT FUNDS FOR ANTISATELLITE SYSTEMS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2969 · 98th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1983-06-07TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 2355, TO ESTABLISH AN EMERGENCY PROGRAM OF JOB TRAINING ASSISTANCE FOR DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 2355 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-06-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 639, A BILL AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE TO AID LEBANON IN REBUILDING ITS ECONOMY AND ARMED FORCES. (MOTION PASSED)S. 639 · 98th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1983-05-26TO AGREE TO S. CON. RES. 26, THE SENATE VERSION OF H. CON. 113. S. CON. RES. 26 APPROVES THE OBLIGATION AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE MX MISSILE PROCUREMENT AND FULL-SCALE ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT OF A BASING MODE. (MOTION PASSED)S.Con.Res. 26 · 98th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1983-05-24TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 2948, A BILL AMENDING TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE, TO AUTHORIZED THE ADMINISTRATOR OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO PROVIDE MORTAGE ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS WITH LOANS GUARANTEED BY THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION IN ORDER TO AVOID FORECLOSURE OF SUCH LOANS. (MOTION PASSED:2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 2948 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-05-24TO AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 113, THE BILL APPROVING THE OBLIGATION AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR MX MISSILE PROCUREMENT AND FULL-SCALE ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT OF A BASING MODE. (MOTION PASSED)H.Con.Res. 113 · 98th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1983-05-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 2936, A BILL AMENDING THE UNITED STATES CODE, TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS IN THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 2936 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-05-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 2733, A BILL EXTENDING AND IMPROVING THE EXISTING PROGRAM OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION IN THE PRODUCTION AND MANUFACTURE OF GUAYULE RUBBER, AND TO BROADEN SUCH PROGRAM TO INCLUDE OTHER CRITICAL AGRICULTURAL MATERIALS. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 2733 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1983-05-09TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 653, A BILL AMENDING TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, TO ESTABLISH A FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)S. 653 · 98th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1983-05-04TO AMEND THE LEVITAS AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 13 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, AS AMENDED BY THE HYDE AMENDMENT, FOR THE LEVITAS AMENDMENT. THE AMENDMENT NOW PROVIDES THAT REDUCTIONS IN NUCLEAR WEAPONS SHOULD BE ACHIEVED WITHIN A REASONABLE, SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME AS DETERMINED BY NEGOTIATIONS. THE DICKS AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT IN THE NEGOTIATING PROCESS, AFTER A FREEZE IS AGREED TO, NEGOTIATORS SHOULD PROCEED IMMEDIATELY TO PURSUING REDUCTIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 13 · 98th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1983-05-04TO AMEND THE LEVITAS AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 13, AS AMENDED BY THE SOLARZ AMENDMENT. THE SOLARZ AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT REDUCTIONS ARE TO BE ACHIEVED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE ACHIEVEMENT OF A MUTUAL AND VERIFIABLE FREEZE. THE HYDE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT REDUCTIONS IN NUCLEAR WEAPONS SHOULD BE ACHIEVED WITHIN A REASONABLE, SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME AS DERMINED BY NEGOTIATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 13 · 98th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1983-04-28TO AMEND THE SILJANDER AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 13. THE SILJANDER AMENDMENT STATES THAT THE OBJECTIVES OF H. J. RES. 13 ARE THE COEQUAL PURSUIT OF A NUCLEAR FREEZE, AND THEN REDUCTIONS IN NUCLEAR WEAPONS. THE LEACH AMENDMENT STATES THAT THE FIRST OBJECTIVE OF H. J. RES. 13. IS TO NEGOTIATE FOR A FREEZE, AND THEN PURSUE REDUCTIONS IN NUCLEAR WEAPONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 13 · 98th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1983-04-21TO AMEND THE CARNEY AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 13 WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE CARNEY AMENDMENT STATES THAT IN THE ABSENCE OF A BILATERAL AGREEMENT EMBODYING THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS RESOLUTION, NOTHING IN THE RESOLUTION IS INTENDED TO PREVENT THE UNITED STATES FROM CARRYING OUT ITS RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE DEC. 1979 NATO DECISION REGARDING INTERMEDIATE RANGE NUCLEAR FORCES (I.E., PERSHING II AND GROUND-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILES). THE ZABLOCKI AMENDMENT STATES THAT UNTIL AN ARMS CONTROL AGREEMENT IS REACHED THE DEPLOYMENT OF PERSHING II AND GROUND-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILES IN EUROUPE WILL GO FORWARD. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 13 · 98th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1983-04-13TO AMEND THE BROWN AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 13 BY PROVIDING FIRST FOR A REDUCTION, THEN A MUTUALLY VERIFIABLE FREEZE ON THE PRODUCTION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS. THE LEACH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A MUTUALLY VERIFIABLE FREEZE, THEN A REDUCTION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 13 · 98th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1983-03-16TO AMEND H. J. RES. 13 TO INCLUDE THE REDUCTIONS IN PRODUCTION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS AS A PART OF THE OBJECTIVE OF THE RESOLUTION. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 13 · 98th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1983-03-16TO ADOPT H. RES. 138, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H. J RES. 13 IS TO BE DEBATED. H. J. RES. 13 IS A BILL CALLING FOR A MUTUAL AND VERIFIABLE FREEZE ON AND REDUCTIONS IN NUCLEAR WEAPONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 13 · 98th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-12-05TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 8105, FISCAL 1981 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPIATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-12-02TO CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON H.R. 8105, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, WHEN CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-11-20TO PASS H.R. 7265, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DEFENSE PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7265 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-11-20TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER H.R. 7265, FISCAL 1981 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7265 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1980-09-30TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 7592, APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DEPT. OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7592 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-09-30TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2597, AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY STAFF, AND THE CIA RETIREMENT AND DISABILTY SYSTEM. (MOTION PASSED)S. 2597 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-09-16TO PASS H.R. 8105. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-09-16TO AMEND H.R. 8105 BY STRIKING LANGUAGE THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT USE OF FUNDS TO MAKE PRICE DIFFERENTIAL PAYMENTS ON CONTRACTS TO RELIEVE ECONOMIC DISLOCATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-09-16TO AMEND H.R. 8105 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS FOR A BASING MODE FOR THE MX MISSILE UNTIL 4/1/81. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1980-09-16TO AMEND H.R. 8105 BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BINARY WEAPONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1980-09-16TO AMEND H.R. 8105, BY INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS FOR ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL AND OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES BY $100 MILLION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-09-16TO SUBSTITUTE FOR WHITE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 8105, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 9/30/81, SEEKING TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS FOR ARMY PERSONNEL AND OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES BY $51 MILLION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 8105 · 96th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1980-09-10TO PASS H.R. 7301, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS FOR FISCAL 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7301 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-09-10TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER H.R. 7301, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS FOR FISCAL 1981. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7301 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-08-26TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5168, MILITARY PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5168 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-08-26TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6974, FISCAL 1981 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-08-26TO OVERRIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO AND PASS H.R. 7102, THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL ACT OF 1980. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7102 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-07-28TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7458, TO PERMIT VETERANS TO REFINANCE OUTSTANDING LOANS PREVIOUSLY GUARANTEED UNDER CHAPTER 37 OF TITLE 38 OF U.S. CODE. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7458 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-07-22TO CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS BETWEEN THE HOUSE AND SENATE ON H.R. 6974, FISCAL 1981 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-07-21TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7394, REVISING THE VETERAN'S VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM, PROVIDING A 10% INCREASE IN THE RATES OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE GI BILL, MAKING CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE SURVIVORS AND DEPENDENTS, REVISING AND EXTENDING VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDING CERTAIN COST SAVING ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7394 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-07-21TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7511, PROVIDING A COST OF LIVING INCREASE IN THE RATES OF DISABILITY COMPENSATION FOR DISABLED VETERANS AND IN THE RATES OF DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVORS OF DISABLED VETERANS. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7511 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-06-27TO PASS H.R. 7592, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7592 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-06-26TO PASS H. J. RES. 507, DESIGNATING JULY 18, 1980 NATIONAL P.O.W. M.I.A. RECOGNITION DAY. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 507 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-06-26TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 932, EXTENDING THE DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950. (MOTION PASSED)S. 932 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-06-25TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 521, MAKING ADDITIONAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR TRANSFER FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPT. 30, 1980 FOR THE SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 521 · 96th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1980-05-21TO PASS H.R. 6974, FISCAL 1981 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1980-05-21TO AMEND H.R. 6974, DOD AUTHORIZATION, BY PROHIBITING THE SECRETARY FROM USING ANY LAND FOR THE MX/MPS SYSTEM UNTIL HE HAS REPORTED TO CONGRESS AND THE AFFECTED STATES ON THE SPECIFIC SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE SYSTEM, METHODS OF ADDRESSING THE IMPACTS, AND THE FEASIBILITY OF BASING PARTS OF THE SYSTEM IN MORE THAN TWO STATES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1980-05-20TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7102, TO PROMOTE THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF PHYSICIANS, DENTISTS, NURSES, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY OF THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7102 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-05-14TO AMEND H.R. 6974, DOD AUTHORIZATION, BY PROVIDING FOR RETROACTIVE PAY EQUALIZATION FOR WORLD WAR II PHILIPPINE SCOUTS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1980-05-14TO AMEND THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6974, DOD AUTHORIZATION, BY DELETING $500 MILLION IN AUTHORIZED FUNDS FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE MX MISSILE BASING SYSTEM AND TO SPECIFY THAT THE $66 MILLION IN REMAINING FUNDS BE AUTHORIZED ONLY TO CARRY OUT A STUDY OF ALTERNATIVE BASING MODES FOR THE MX MISSILE SYSTEM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1980-05-14TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6974, DOD AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-05-14TO AMEND A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6974, DOD AUTHORIZATION, BY DELETING THE $1.55 BILLION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MX MISSILE PROGRAM AND BASING SYSTEM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1980-05-14TO AMEND H.R. 6974, FISCAL 1981 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, BY DELETING THE $200 MILLION AIR FORCE PROCUREMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR THE STRATEGIC WEAPONS LAUNCHER. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 6974 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1980-04-22TO AGREE TO H. J. RES. 521, MAKING ADDITIONAL FUNDS AVAILABLE BY TRANSFER FOR FISCAL 1980 FOR THE SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 521 · 96th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1980-04-22TO AMEND H. J. RES. 521, DRAFT REGISTRATION, BY PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS FOR ANY SYSTEM OF MANDATORY REGISTRATION. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 521 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1980-04-22TO AGREE TO APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 521, DRAFT REGISTRATION, THAT INCREASES THE TRANSFER AUTHORITY TO SELECTIVE SERVICE FROM $4.7 MILLION TO $13.295 MILLION. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 521 · 96th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1980-04-22TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 521, TO INCREASE THE TRANSFER AUTHORITY TO $500 MILLION FROM THE $13.295 MILLION RECOMMENDED BY THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE FOR THE SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM. THE ADDITIONAL FUNDS REQUESTED IN THE BAUMAN AMENDMENT WOULD BE USED TO CLASSIFY REGISTRANTS AND GIVE PHYSICAL EXAMS. (MOTION FAILED)H.J.Res. 521 · 96th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1980-03-04TO AGREE TO H. RES. 575, DISMISSING THE ELECTION CONTEST AGAINST ANTHONY CLAUDE LEACH, JR. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 575 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-03-04TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO H. CON. RES. 282, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT RECENT FOREIGN INSPIRED ATTEMPTS TO UNDERMINE THE STABILITY OF TUNISIA CONSTITUTE A SERIOUS THREAT TO INTERNATIONAL PEACE, AND TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS OF THE UNITED STATES, THE NATIONS OF NATO, AND ALL NATIONS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AREA. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3'S REQUIRED)H.Con.Res. 282 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-12-19TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 673, AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL 1980. (MOTION PASSED)S. 673 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-12-12TO REJECT CLAUSE 3 OF SECTION 3 OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 595, STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MATERIALS, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF STOCKPILED SILVER. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 595 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-16TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1319, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1319 · 96th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1979-11-16TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4391, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4391 · 96th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1979-11-13TO CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON H.R. 5359, DOD APPROPRIATIONS, AT SUCH TIMES AS CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-11-13TO PASS H.R. 5235, REVISING THE SPECIAL PAY PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN THE UNIFORMED SERVICES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5235 · 96th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1979-11-09TO CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON S. 674, ENERGY AUTHORIZATION, AT SUCH TIMES AS CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 673 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-09TO PASS H.R. 2603, FISCAL 1980 APPROPRIATION AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2603 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-10-24TO PASS H.R. 3947, FISCAL 1980 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3947 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-10-19TO AGREE THAT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF H.R. 595, DISPOSING OF TIN, BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AT SUCH TIMES AS CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 595 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-10-16TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5288, TO IMPROVE AND MODERNIZE THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND TO IMPROVE THE VETERANS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED;2/3'S REQUIRED)H.R. 5288 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-28TO PASS H.R. 5359, DOD APPROPRIATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1979-09-28TO AMEND H.R. 5359, DOD APPROPRIATIONS, BY STRIKING LANGUAGE PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF A PRICE DIFFERENTIAL ON CONTRACTS HEREAFTER MADE FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELIEVING ECONOMIC DISLOCATIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-28TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5359, DOD APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-27TO AMEND H.R. 5359, DOD APPROPRIATIONS, BY ADDING $10 MILLION FOR SUPPORT OF THE ARMY GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1979-09-27TO AMEND H.R. 5359, DOD APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROVIDING FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF MILITARY HELICOPTER PILOT TRAINING PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5359 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-09-14TO PASS H.R. 4040, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1979-09-14TO AMEND H.R. 4040 BY PROVIDING FOR A MULTIYEAR AUTHORIZATION FOR AN ENHANCED CIVIL DEFENSE PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1979-09-14TO AMEND H.R. 4040 BY STRIKING THE $10 MILLION AUTHORIZATION FOR PROVIDING LOGISTICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE 1980 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1979-09-13TO AMEND H.R. 4040 BY PROHIBITING USE OF AUTHORIZED FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MULTIPLE PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES SYSTEM FOR THE MX MISSILE IF MORE THAN 25% OF THE SHELTERS ARE TO BE LOCATED IN ANY SINGLE STATE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1979-09-13TO AMEND H.R. 4040 BY STRIKING THE $670 MILLION AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MX MISSILE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1979-09-13TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4040 (SEE RC 465). THE DELLUMS AMENDMENT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE AUTHORIZATION FOR A NUCLEAR POWERED CARRIER. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1979-09-13TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4040 RELATING TO NAVAL VESSELS PROCUREMENT AUTHORIZATION. THE FAZIO AMENDMENT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR A LARGE-DECK CONVENTIONALLY-POWERED CARRIER RATHER THAN ONE NUCLEAR POWERED. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1979-09-13TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4040. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-12TO AMEND H.R. 4040 BY STRIKING THE SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION PROVISION AND SUBSTITUTING LANGUAGE REQUIRING THE PRESIDENT TO REPORT TO CONGRESS ON REFORM OF EXISTING LAW PROVIDING FOR REGISTRATION AND INDUCTION OF PERSONS FOR TRAINING AND SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1979-09-12TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO THE SCHROEDER AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4040 (SEE RC 462). THE MONTGOMERY AMENDMENT RETAINS THE SELECTIVE SERVICE PROVISIONS IN THE BILL BUT CHANGES THE DATES RELATING TO DRAFT REGISTRATION BY ONE DAY. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1979-09-12TO AMEND H.R. 4040 BY ESTABLISHING A CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE CURRENT DEFENSE MOBILIZATION CAPABILITY OF THE U. S. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-09-12TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4040, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1979-07-19TO AGREE TO H. RES. 368, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4040, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL 1980. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4040 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable

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