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Jon Kyl

Jon Kyl on Defense & War Powers

RepublicanAZ

Defense & War Powers576 votes · 81.1/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

992 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 576 of them counted toward the score above: 434 toward “Military expansion” and 142 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 416 did not count: 408 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 8 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
2018-12-13A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.S.J.Res. 54 · 115th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionNayMilitary expansion
2018-12-13To clarify that the requirement to remove United States Armed Forces does not apply to forces engaged in operations to support efforts to disrupt Houthi attacks against locations outside of Yemen, such as ballistic missile attacks, unmanned aerial vehicle attacks, maritime attacks against United States or international vessels, or terrorist attacks against civilian targets.S.J.Res. 54 · 115th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2018-12-13To clarify that this resolution prohibits United States Armed Forces from refueling non-United States aircraft conducting missions as part of the ongoing civil war in Yemen.S.J.Res. 54 · 115th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2018-12-12A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.S.J.Res. 54 · 115th Congress · On the Point of OrderYeaDirection not readable
2018-12-12A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.S.J.Res. 54 · 115th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedNayMilitary expansion
2018-11-28A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.S.J.Res. 54 · 115th Congress · On the Motion to DischargeNayMilitary 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 MotionNayDirection not readable
2012-11-30To enhance sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2012-11-30To ensure sufficient sizing of the civilian and contract services workforces of the Department of Defense.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection 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 AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
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 AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2012-11-29To provide for certain treatment of autism under the TRICARE program.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection 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 AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2012-11-29To strike the prohibition on biofuel refinery construction.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection 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 AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2012-11-28To improve the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program.S. 3254 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection 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 MotionNayDirection 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 AmendmentYeaDirection 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 AmendmentNayDirection 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 AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2011-11-29To revise the provisions relating to detainee matters.S. 1867 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2011-05-03A resolution honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes.S.Res. 159 · 112th Congress · On the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2010-12-21A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2010-12-21A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2010-12-09An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 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. 3454 · 111th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayMilitary restraint
2010-09-21An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 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. 3454 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayMilitary restraint
2010-05-27To require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan.H.R. 4899 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2009-12-19A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2009-12-19A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the MotionNayMilitary restraint
2009-12-19A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary expansion
2009-12-18A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayMilitary restraint
2009-12-17A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the MotionNayMilitary restraint
2009-12-16A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
2009-12-15A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2009-12-08A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2009-12-05A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2009-12-04A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2009-12-03A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2009-11-21A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayDirection not readable
2009-11-19A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes.S. 1963 · 111th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2009-11-19To transfer funding for the United Nations contributions to offset costs of providing assistance to family caregivers of disabled veterans.S. 1963 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-11-17A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2009-11-17To prohibit the use of funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act to construct or modify a facility in the United States or its territories to permanently or temporarily hold any individual held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.H.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
2009-11-17To increase by $50,000,000 the amount available for the Department of Veterans Affairs for minor construction projects for the purpose of converting unused Department of Veterans Affairs structures into housing with supportive services for homeless veterans, and to provide an offset.H.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-11-16A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2009-11-16To require public disclosure of certain reports.H.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-10-22To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 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, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes.H.R. 2647 · 111th Congress · On the Conference ReportNayMilitary restraint
2009-10-22To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 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, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes.H.R. 2647 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayMilitary restraint
2009-10-06A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2009-10-06To strike funding for the MARIAH Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Development Program.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2009-10-06To provide full and open competition for congressionally directed spending items.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2009-10-06To strike amounts available for procurement of C-17 aircraft in excess of the amount requested by the President in the budget for fiscal year 2010.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2009-10-06To restore $166,000,000 for the Armed Forces to prepare for and conduct combat operations, by eliminating low-priority congressionally directed spending items for all operations and maintenance accounts.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2009-10-06To ensure transparency and accountability by providing that each member of Congress and the Secretary of Defense has the ability to review $1,500,000,000 in taxpayer funds allocated to the National Guard and Reserve components of the Armed Forces.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-10-06To limit the early retirement of tactical aircraft.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2009-10-06To prohibit the use of funds for any Federal contract with Halliburton Company, KBR, Inc., any of their subsidiaries or affiliates, or any other contracting party if such contractor or a subcontractor at any tier under such contract requires that employees or independent contractors sign mandatory arbitration clauses regarding certain claims.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2009-10-06To prohibit the use of funds for the Center on Climate Change and National Security of the Central Intelligence Agency.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-10-01To provide for testimony before Congress on the additional forces and resources required to meet United States objectives with respect to Afghanistan and Pakistan.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-10-01Relating to hearings on strategy and resources with respect to Afghanistan and Pakistan.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2009-09-30To strike amounts available for procurement of C-17 aircraft in excess of the amount requested by the President in the budget for fiscal year 2010 and to make such amounts available instead for operation and maintenance in accordance with amounts requested by the President in that budget and for Operation and Maintenance, Army, for overseas contingent operations.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2009-07-23An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 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. 1390 · 111th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2009-07-23To repeal the sunset of authority to provide fire resistant rayon fiber for the production of uniforms from foreign sources.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-07-23To provide for the continued development of a competitive propulsion system for the Joint Strike Fighter program and additional amounts, with an offset, for UH-1Y/AH-1Z rotary wing aircraft and Joint Strike Fighter program management reserves.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2009-07-22To express the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of State should redesignate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-07-22To express the sense of the Senate that the United States should fully enforce existing sanctions, and should explore additional sanctions, with respect to North Korea and to require a review to determine whether North Korea should be re-listed as a state sponsor of terrorism.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2009-07-22To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to allow citizens who have concealed carry permits from the State in which they reside to carry concealed firearms in another State that grants concealed carry permits, if the individual complies with the laws of the State.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-07-21To provide authority to increase Army active-duty end strengths for fiscal year 2010 as well as fiscal year 2011 and 2012.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2009-07-21To strike $1,750,000,000 in Procurement, Air Force funding for F-22A aircraft procurement, and to restore operation and maintenance, military personnel, and other funding in divisions A and B that was reduced in order to authorize such appropriation.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2009-07-20To prohibit assault or battery of a United States serviceman on account of the military service of the United States serviceman or status as a serviceman.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-07-16To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayDirection not readable
2009-07-16To clarify that the amendment shall not be construed or applied to infringe on First Amendment rights.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-07-16To prevent duplication in the Federal government.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-05-20A bill to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposes.S. 454 · 111th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaDirection not readable
2009-05-07A bill to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposes.S. 454 · 111th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2008-09-17An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 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. 3001 · 110th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2008-09-16An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 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. 3001 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayMilitary restraint
2008-09-10To repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation.S. 3001 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2008-09-10To authorize, with an offset, an additional $100,000,000 for Procurement, Defense-wide, and an additional $171,000,000 for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-wide, for near-term missile defense programs and activities.S. 3001 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2008-09-08An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 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. 3001 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2008-07-31An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 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. 3001 · 110th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayMilitary restraint
2008-07-09A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes.H.R. 6304 · 110th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2008-07-09A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes.H.R. 6304 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2008-07-09To stay pending cases against certain telecommunications companies and provide that such companies may not seek retroactive immunity until 90 days after the date the final report of the Inspectors General on the President's Surveillance Program is submitted to Congress.H.R. 6304 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2008-07-09To limit retroactive immunity for providing assistance to the United States to instances in which a Federal court determines the assistance was provided in connection with an intelligence activity that was constitutional.H.R. 6304 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2008-07-09To strike title II.H.R. 6304 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2008-06-25A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes.H.R. 6304 · 110th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2008-05-14To improve educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces and veterans in order to enhance recruitment and retention for the Armed Forces.H.R. 980 · 110th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary expansion

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.