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Patrick J. Leahy

Patrick J. Leahy on Defense & War Powers

DemocratVT

Defense & War Powers880 votes · 69.5/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

1,536 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 880 of them counted toward the score above: 404 toward “Military expansion” and 476 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 656 did not count: 641 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 15 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
2022-12-15A bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.H.R. 7776 · 117th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2022-12-15A bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.H.R. 7776 · 117th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2022-12-15A bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.H.R. 7776 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2022-12-15Musetta Tia Johnson, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces for a term of fifteen years to expire on the date prescribed by lawPN1657 · 117th Congress · On the NominationYeaDirection not readable
2022-08-02A bill to improve the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and the Children of Fallen Heroes Grant.S. 3373 · 117th Congress · On the MotionDid not voteDirection not readable
2022-08-02A bill to improve the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and the Children of Fallen Heroes Grant.S. 3373 · 117th Congress · On the MotionDid not voteDirection not readable
2022-08-02A bill to improve the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and the Children of Fallen Heroes Grant.S. 3373 · 117th Congress · On the MotionDid not voteDirection not readable
2022-08-02A bill to improve the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and the Children of Fallen Heroes Grant.S. 3373 · 117th Congress · On the MotionDid not voteDirection not readable
2022-07-28A bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.H.R. 7776 · 117th Congress · On Passage of the BillDid not voteDirection not readable
2022-07-27A bill to improve the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and the Children of Fallen Heroes Grant.S. 3373 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionDid not voteDirection not readable
2022-06-16A bill to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.H.R. 3967 · 117th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2022-06-15A bill to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.H.R. 3967 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2022-06-15In the nature of a substitute.H.R. 3967 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2022-06-13A bill to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.H.R. 3967 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2022-06-07A bill to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.H.R. 3967 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2021-12-15A bill to designate the National Pulse Memorial located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida, and for other purposes.S. 1605 · 117th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2021-12-14A bill to designate the National Pulse Memorial located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida, and for other purposes.S. 1605 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2021-11-29In the nature of a substitute.H.R. 4350 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2021-11-17To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 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. 4350 · 117th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2021-01-21A bill to provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.H.R. 335 · 117th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2021-01-01To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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. 6395 · 116th Congress · On Overriding the VetoYeaMilitary expansion
2021-01-01To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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. 6395 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2020-12-30To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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. 6395 · 116th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2020-12-11To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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. 6395 · 116th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2020-12-11To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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. 6395 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2020-12-03Liam P. Hardy, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces for the term of fifteen years to expire on the date prescribed by lawPN1913 · 116th Congress · On the NominationNayDirection not readable
2020-12-03Liam P. Hardy, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces for the term of fifteen years to expire on the date prescribed by lawPN1913 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayDirection not readable
2020-07-23An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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. 4049 · 116th Congress · On Passage of the BillNayMilitary restraint
2020-07-23An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2020-07-23In the nature of a substitute.S. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2020-07-22In the nature of a substitute.S. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2020-07-22To expand the list of diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for which there is a presumption of service connection for veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam.S. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2020-07-22To reduce the bloated Pentagon budget by 10 percent and invest that money in jobs, education, health care, and housing in communities in the United States in which the poverty rate is not less than 25 percent.S. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2020-07-21To restore American leadership in semiconductor manufacturing by increasing federal incentives in order to enable advanced research and development, secure the supply chain, and ensure long-term national security and economic competitiveness.S. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2020-07-21To impose additional conditions and limitations on the transfer of Department of Defense property for law enforcement activities.S. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2020-07-21To reform Department of Defense transfers of personal property to law enforcement agencies.S. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2020-07-01To withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan.S. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary restraint
2020-06-29An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2020-06-25An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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. 4049 · 116th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2020-05-14A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to prohibit the production of certain business records, and for other purposes.H.R. 6172 · 116th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary restraint
2020-05-14To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to prohibit the use of authorities under such Act to surveil United States persons and to prohibit the use of information acquired under such Act in any criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding or as part of any criminal, civil, or administrative investigation, and for other purposes.H.R. 6172 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2020-05-13To improve the amicus provisions and require the disclosure of relevant information.H.R. 6172 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2020-05-13To remove internet website browsing information and search history from scope of authority to access certain business records for foreign intelligence and international terrorism investigations.H.R. 6172 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2020-05-07A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.S.J.Res. 68 · 116th Congress · On Overriding the VetoYeaMilitary restraint
2020-03-18To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require a social security number for purposes of the child tax credit, to provide the President the authority to transfer funds as necessary, and to terminate United States military operations and reconstruction activities in Afghanistan.H.R. 6201 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2020-02-13A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.S.J.Res. 68 · 116th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionYeaMilitary restraint
2020-02-13To exempt from the termination requirement United States Armed Forces engaged in operations directed at designated terrorist organizations.S.J.Res. 68 · 116th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary restraint
2020-02-12A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.S.J.Res. 68 · 116th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary restraint
2019-12-17An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 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. 1790 · 116th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2019-12-17An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 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. 1790 · 116th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2019-12-16An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 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. 1790 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2019-12-11A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an assessment of the responsibilities, workload, and vacancy rates of Department of Veterans Affairs suicide prevention coordinators, and for other purposes.H.R. 2333 · 116th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2019-09-18An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 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. 1790 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2019-06-28To prohibit unauthorized military operations in or against Iran.S. 1790 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2019-06-27An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 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. 1790 · 116th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2019-06-27To provide that funds authorized by the Act are available for the defense of the Armed Forces and United States citizens against attack by foreign hostile forces.S. 1790 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2019-06-27In the nature of a substitute.S. 1790 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2019-06-24An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 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. 1790 · 116th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2019-06-19An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 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. 1790 · 116th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2019-05-02A 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. 7 · 116th Congress · On Overriding the VetoYeaMilitary restraint
2019-03-13A 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. 7 · 116th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionYeaMilitary restraint
2019-02-04To express the sense of the Senate that the United States faces continuing threats from terrorist groups operating in Syria and Afghanistan and that the precipitous withdrawal of United States forces from either country could put at risk hard-won gains and United States national security.S. 1 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2019-01-31To express the sense of the Senate that the United States faces continuing threats from terrorist groups operating in Syria and Afghanistan and that the precipitous withdrawal of United States forces from either country could put at risk hard-won gains and United States national security.S. 1 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayMilitary restraint
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 ResolutionYeaMilitary restraint
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 AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
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 AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
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 ProceedYeaMilitary restraint
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 DischargeYeaMilitary restraint
2018-08-01To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 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. 5515 · 115th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2018-07-19A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate against the making available of current and former diplomats, officials, and members of the Armed Forces of the United States for questioning by the government of Vladimir Putin.S.Res. 584 · 115th Congress · On the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2018-07-10To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 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. 5515 · 115th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2018-07-10To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 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. 5515 · 115th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2018-07-10To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 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. 5515 · 115th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2018-06-21To increase employment for members of the Armed Forces in emerging industries.H.R. 5895 · 115th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2018-06-18To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 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. 5515 · 115th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2018-06-18In the nature of a substitute.H.R. 5515 · 115th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2018-06-14To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 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. 5515 · 115th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2018-06-14To improve the amendment.H.R. 5515 · 115th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2018-06-14In the nature of a substitute.H.R. 5515 · 115th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2018-06-14To require congressional review of certain regulations issued by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.H.R. 5515 · 115th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayDirection not readable
2018-06-13To clarify that an authorization to use military force, a declaration of war, or any similar authority does not authorize the detention without charge or trial of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.H.R. 5515 · 115th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary restraint
2018-06-13To require the authorization of appropriation of amounts for the development of new or modified nuclear weapons.H.R. 5515 · 115th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary restraint
2018-06-11To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 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. 5515 · 115th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2018-06-07To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 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 purposesH.R. 5515 · 115th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2018-05-23A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and for other purposes.S. 2372 · 115th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2018-05-22A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and for other purposes.S. 2372 · 115th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2018-03-20A 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 TableNayMilitary restraint
2018-01-18A bill to implement the use of Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, to solve and prevent violent crimes and other crimes, to exonerate the innocent, to prevent DNA analysis backlogs, and for other purposes.S. 139 · 115th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2018-01-16A bill to implement the use of Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, to solve and prevent violent crimes and other crimes, to exonerate the innocent, to prevent DNA analysis backlogs, and for other purposes.S. 139 · 115th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayDirection not readable
2018-01-11A bill to implement the use of Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, to solve and prevent violent crimes and other crimes, to exonerate the innocent, to prevent DNA analysis backlogs, and for other purposes.S. 139 · 115th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedNayDirection not readable
2017-09-18To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 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. 2810 · 115th Congress · On Passage of the BillNayMilitary restraint
2017-09-18To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 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. 2810 · 115th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2017-09-14In the nature of a substitute.H.R. 2810 · 115th Congress · On the Cloture MotionDid not voteDirection not readable
2017-09-13To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force and the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.H.R. 2810 · 115th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary restraint
2017-09-11To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 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. 2810 · 115th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2017-01-12A bill to provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.S. 84 · 115th Congress · On Passage of the BillNayDirection not readable
2016-12-08An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 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. 2943 · 114th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2016-12-07An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 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. 2943 · 114th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2016-11-15A bill to amend the Veterans' Oral History Project Act to allow the collection of video and audio recordings of biographical histories by immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces who died as a result of their service during a period of war.H.R. 4511 · 114th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection 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.