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Carl Levin

Carl Levin on Defense & War Powers

DemocratMI

Defense & War Powers728 votes · 67.7/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

1,294 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 728 of them counted toward the score above: 370 toward “Military expansion” and 358 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 566 did not count: 563 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 3 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
1989-09-26To strike out certain restrictions on the obligation of funds from the Defense Closure Account. — TO AMEND HR 3072, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO EASE SOME RESTRICTIONS ON THE FUND TO HELP IN THE IMPLEMENTATION AND REALIGNMENT OF SOME MILITARY BASES.H.R. 3072 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-09-15A bill making appropriations for military construction for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1990, and for other purposes. — TO PASS HR 3012, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS.H.R. 3012 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
1989-08-03A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of presumptions of service-connection between certain diseases experienced by veterans who served in Vietnam era and exposure to certain toxic herbicide agents used in Vietnam; to provide for interim benefits for veterans of such service who have certain diseases; to improve the reporting requirements relating to the "Ranch Hand Study"; and for other purposes. — TO TABLE S 1153, VETERAN'S AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE AND SERVICE BENEFITS ACT.S. 1153 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1989-08-02An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1990 and 1991 for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for such Department for fiscal years 1990 and 1991, and for other purposes. — TO PASS S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
1989-08-02Relating to the Military Service Academies requirements for active duty service. — TO TABLE THE LOTT (R, MS) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO EXTEND BY ONE YEAR THE ACTIVE DUTY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MILITARY ACADEMIES.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary restraint
1989-08-02An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1990 and 1991 for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for such Department for fiscal years 1990 and 1991, and for other purposes. — TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON BILL S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT. (MOTION PASSED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN, HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.)S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
1989-08-02To provide funds for a limited deployment of an accidental launch protection system. — TO TABLE THE BOND (R, MO) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR A LIMITED DEPLOYMENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL LAUNCH PROTECTION SYSTEM.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary restraint
1989-08-02Providing for funding of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 with unobligated 1989 fiscal year funds. — TO AMEND S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT OF 1988.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-08-01To eliminate the authority of the Secretary of Defense to prescribe rates of pay for certain employment positions. — TO TABLE THE GLENN (D, OH) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO NOT ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO PRESCRIBE RATE OF PAY FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1989-08-01To authorize Federal law enforcement agencies to use appropriate force to compel airborne drug traffickers to comply with instructions to land their aircraft. — TO TABLE THE MCCONNELL (R, KY) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE CONCERNING THE OBTAINING OF THE B-2 AIRCRAFT.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1989-08-01To prohibit membership or observer status in, or financing from, certain organizations or the extension of other benefits to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics unless certain conditions are met. — TO TABLE THE ARMSTRONG (R, CO) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO FORBID ANY SUPPORT OF THE SOVIET UNION UNTIL CUBA STOPS ITS ILLEGAL DRUG TRAFFICKING.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1989-08-01Expressing the sense of the Senate on the procurement of the B-2 aircraft. — TO AMEND S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE ON THE PROCUREMENT THE B-2 AIRCRAFT.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-08-01To reduce certain authorizations of appropriations for the MX rail garrison program and to increase authorizations for certain other programs. — TO TABLE THE LEVIN (D, MI) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO DECREASE FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE MX RAIL SYSTEM.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary restraint
1989-07-31To provide for a military child care program. — TO AMEND S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO ALLOW CHILD CARE SERVICES TO BE AVAILABLE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
1989-07-31To prohibit the use of funds authorized to be appropriated for preparation of the construction of the Special Isotope Separation Plant, Idaho Falls, Idaho. — TO TABLE THE KENNEDY (D, MA) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO FORBID FUNDS BEING USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE BUILDING OF THE SPECIAL ISOTOPE SEPARATION PLANT IN IDAHO.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary restraint
1989-07-31Expressing the sense of the Senate's outrage by the kidnapping and reports of execution of Lt. Col. William R. Higgins, and condemns such actions. — TO AMEND S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO EXPRESS THE SENATE'S OUTRAGE AND CONDEMNATION ABOUT THE KIDNAPPING AND RUMORED KILLING OF LT. COL. WILLIAM R. HIGGINS.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1989-07-27To reduce funds for the SDI program and increase funds for certain other programs. — TO TABLE THE JOHNSTON (D, LA) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO LIMIT FUNDS FOR THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE (SDI) PROGRAM.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary restraint
1989-07-25To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1990 for the Army and Marine Corps for research, development, test, and evaluation to develop improved weapons and equipment for small infantry units. — TO AMEND S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO AUTHORIZE MONEY FOR THE ARMED SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH OF WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
1989-07-25To authorize funds for the reserve components of the Armed Forces for fiscal years 1990 and 1991. — TO AMEND S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO AUTHORIZE MONEY FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1990 AND 1991 FOR SEGMENTS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
1989-07-25To authorize funds for the reserve components of the Armed Forces for fiscal years 1990 and 1991. — TO SUBSTITUTE THE NUNN AMENDMENT FOR THE WARNER (R, VA) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO STATE THAT BEFORE MONEY IS SPENT TO GET B-2 BOMBERS PARTICULAR CONDITIONS MUST BE MET.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1989-07-24To authorize appropriations of additional amounts for fiscal years 1990 and 1991 for procurement of missiles for the Armed Forces. — TO SUBSTITUTE THE NUNN AMENDMENT FOR THE WARNER (R, VA) AMENDMENT TO S 1352, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO APPROVE FUNDS FOR MISSILES FOR THE AIR FORCE IN FISCAL YEARS 1990 AND 1991.S. 1352 · 101st Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
1988-10-18TO TABLE THE DASCHLE, SD AMENDMENT TO S 2011, VETERAN'S BENEFITS, TO PROVIDE VETERANS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR FLIGHT TRAINING.S. 2011 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-10-12TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 2749, MILITARY BASE CLOSINGS, TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND, BY DECEMBER 31, 1988, WHICH DOMESTIC MILITARY BASES SHOULD BE CLOSED.S. 2749 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-09-30TO TABLE THE NUNN, GA AMENDMENT TO HR 4781, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO PROHIBIT EARMARKS IN THE BILL FOR FUNDS DESIGNATED FOR ANY SPECIFIC UNIVERSITY.H.R. 4781 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-09-30TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO HR 4781, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO PREVENT THE DISMANTLING OF ANY POSEIDON SUBMARINES UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CAN CERTIFY TO CONGRESS THAT THE SOVIET UNION HAS DISMANTLED THE KRASNOYARSK RADAR.H.R. 4781 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-09-28TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 4481, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO AUTHORIZE APPROXIMATELY $221 BILLION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S NUCLEAR WEAPONS ACTIVITIES.H.R. 4481 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1988-08-11TO PASS HR 4781, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY $282.6 BILLION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY PROGRAMS.H.R. 4781 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1988-08-11TO TABLE THE MCCAIN, AZ AMENDMENT TO THE JOHNSTON AMENDMENT TO HR 4781, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO REMOVE LIMITS ON THE NUMBER OF OVERSEAS MILITARY DEPENDENTS SUPPORTED BY PENTAGON PROGRAMS.H.R. 4781 · 100th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1988-08-10TO AMEND HR 4781, THE FISCAL DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO INCLUDE THE PROVISIONS OF S 2355, DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR 1989.S. 2355 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-08-10TO AMEND THE BYRD, WV AMENDMENT TO HR 4781, FISCAL DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO PROVIDE THE NICARAGUAN CONTRAS WITH $27.14 MILLION IN HUMANITARIAN AID AND TO SET UP PROCEDURES FOR CONGRESS TO CONSIDER RELEASE OF UP TO $16.5 MILLION IN MILITARY AID.H.R. 4781 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1988-08-05TO TABLE THE WALLOP, WY AMENDMENT TO HR 4781, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $500 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE.H.R. 4781 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-08-05TO TABLE THE BRADLEY, NJ AMENDMENT TO HR 4781, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, TO DELETE A PROVISION TO FORBID THE TRANSFER OF THE AEGIS WEAPON SYSTEM TO JAPAN UNLESS JAPAN ALSO PURCHASED THE SHIPS TO CARRY THEM FROM THE UNITED STATES.H.R. 4781 · 100th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1988-08-04TO BEGIN CONSIDERATION OF HR 4781, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT MILITARY PROGRAMS.H.R. 4781 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-07-14TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS, A BILL TO FUND DEFENSE AND ENERGY DEPARTMENT MILITARY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DURING FISCAL YEAR 1989.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1988-07-14TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 4264, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS, BACK TO THE CONFEREES WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ADOPT MORE FAVORABLE POSITIONS TOWARDS INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE MODERNIZATION, STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER PROGRAMS, IN ADDITION TO STRIKING AUTHORIZATIONS NOT REQUESTED BY THE PRESIDENT.H.R. 4264 · 100th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1988-07-11TO PASS S 11, VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION ADJUDICATION PROCEDURE AND JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT, A BILL TO PERMIT JUDICIAL REVIEW OF VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION BENEFIT COMPENSATION DISPUTES, AND TO SET ATTORNEY FEES FOR ACTIONS.S. 11 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-07-11TO TABLE THE MURKOWSKI, AK AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO S 11, VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION ADJUDICATION PROCEDURE AND JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT, TO SETTLE BENEFIT DISPUTES BY THE BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALS, SET ATTORNEY FEES FOR SUCH APPEALS, AND REORGANIZE ADMINISTRATION OF BENEFITS.S. 11 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-06-15TO PASS HR 4586, FISCAL 1989 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION DURING FISCAL YEAR 1989.H.R. 4586 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1988-06-15TO AMEND HR 4586, FISCAL 1989 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF GENERAL PURPOSE LOANS TO COMMUNIST COUNTRIES DURING THE TORONTO ECONOMIC SUMMIT.H.R. 4586 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-06-15TO BEGIN CONSIDERATION OF HR 4586, FISCAL 1989 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO PROVIDE $8.7 BILLION FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES DURING FISCAL YEAR 1989.H.R. 4586 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-06-14TO PASS S 2042, VIETNAM WOMEN VETERANS MEMORIAL, A BILL TO ERECT A STATUE HONORING WOMEN VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM WAR.S. 2042 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-06-06TO SUSTAIN A POINT OF ORDER AGAINST SJ RES 305, USE OF U.S. ARMED FORCES IN THE PERSIAN GULF, TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESOLUTION IS NOT PRIVILEGED UNDER THE WAR POWERS ACT, THEREBY BLOCKING THE RESOLUTION TO VOTE ON FURTHER MILITARY INVOLVEMENT IN THE PERSIAN GULF AFTER 90 DAYS.100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-05-27TO AMEND TREATY DOC. 100-11, INF TREATY, TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR THE STRATEGIC ARMS REDUCTION TALKS START THAT INCLUDE CLOSE CONSULTATION WITH THE SENATE AND OUR NATO ALLIES.TREATYDOC100 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-05-20TO TABLE THE HUMPHREY, NH AMENDMENT TO TREATY DOC. 100-11, INF TREATY, TO POSTPONE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TREATY UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT NATO SUPPLIES CAN SUSTAIN A CONVENTIONAL DEFENSE OF EUROPE FOR AT LEAST FIFTEEN DAYS.TREATYDOC100 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-05-17TO AMEND S 2355, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD NOT NEGOTIATE WITH, PANAMANIAN, GENERAL MANUEL NORIEGA.S. 2355 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-05-17TO AMEND S 2355, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO BAR ANY MONETARY ASSISTANCE TO THE PANAMANIAN MILITARY UNTIL GENERAL MANUEL NORIEGA HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM POWER, AND THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT NO SOVIET, CUBAN, OR NICARAGUAN TROOPS ARE IN PANAMA.S. 2355 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-05-16TO TABLE THE D'AMATO, NY AMENDMENT TO S 2355, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO IMPOSE THE DEATH PENALTY TO CRIMINALS OF DRUG RELATED MURDERS.S. 2355 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-05-16TO TABLE THE HELM, NC AMENDMENT TO S 2355, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO PROHIBIT USE OF FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE U.S. - U.S.S.R. AGREEMENT OF SOVIET TROOP WITHDRAWAL FROM AFGHANISTAN, UNTIL THE PRESIDENT HAS SUBMITTED AN AGREEMENT TO THE SENATE FOR ITS ADVICE AND CONSENT.S. 2355 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-05-16TO TABLE THE JOHNSTON, LA AND BREAUX, LA AMENDMENT TO S 2355, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO ALLOW OPEN COMPETITION AMONG ALL BIDDERS BASED ON TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION REGARDLESS OF PRIOR CONTRACTUAL EXPERIENCE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CONSTRUCTION OF DDG-51 DESTROYERS.S. 2355 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-05-13TO AMEND S 2355, 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO AUTHORIZE AN INCREASED ROLE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IN CURTAILING DRUG SMUGGLING, WITH A PROVISION TO ALLOW NAVY PERSONNEL TO ARREST SUSPECTED DRUG SMUGGLERS OUTSIDE U.S. TERRITORIAL WATERS.S. 2355 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1988-05-13TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO S 2355, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO DELETE A CLAUSE OF THE CURRENT LAW MANDATING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO PURCHASE U.S. COAL FOR SHIPMENT TO U.S. BASES IN EUROPE.S. 2355 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-05-13TO TABLE THE LEVIN, MI AMENDMENT TO S 2355, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO TRANSFER THE AUTHORIZED FOR THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE SDI, TO CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL DEFENSE PROGRAMS.S. 2355 · 100th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1988-05-13TO TABLE THE WALLOP, WY AMENDMENT TO S 2355, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL, TO ALLOCATE $100 MILLION OF AUTHORIZED FUNDS FOR THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE SDI TO COMMENCE DEPLOYMENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL LAUNCH PROTECTION SYSTEM TO STOP UNAUTHORIZED MISSILE RELEASE.S. 2355 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-05-13TO TABLE THE KENNEDY, MA AMENDMENT TO S 2355, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL, TO RETAIN THE CURRENT NUMBER OF AIRCRAFT CARRIERS.S. 2355 · 100th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1988-05-12TO TABLE THE ADAMS, WA AMENDMENT TO S 2355, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO STOP U.S. MILITARY COVER FOR KUWAITI OIL TANKERS, BEARING THE U.S. FLAG, UNLESS U.S. ALLIES UNITE FORMALLY IN A MULTILATERAL EFFORT TO RENDER PROTECTION TO MERCHANT CARRIERS IN THE PERSIAN GULF.S. 2355 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1988-05-12TO TABLE THE SIMON, IL AMENDMENT TO S 2355, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT AUTHORIZED FOR MX INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE ICBM AND TO INCREASE AUTHORIZED AMOUNTS TO THE AIR FORCE, THE ARMY, AND THE NAVY FOR CERTAIN PARTS, MISSILES, AND AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT.S. 2355 · 100th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1988-05-12TO TABLE THE HEINZ, PA AMENDMENT TO S 2355, TO RESTORE "BUY AMERICA" PROVISIONS, DROPPED BY THE COMMITTEE, TO ASSURE THAT U.S. SUPPLIERS ARE GRANTED FAVOR BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DOD WHEN PURCHASING ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES SUCH AS FOOD OR CLOTHING.S. 2355 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-05-12TO TABLE THE KENNEDY, MA AND HATFIELD, OR AMENDMENT TO S 2355, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO PROHIBIT U.S. FORCES FROM ENTERING HONDURAS OR NICARAGUA FOR COMBAT, UNLESS A WAR HAS BEEN DECLARED BY CONGRESS OR ADVANCED PERMISSION GRANTED FOR THE PRESENCE OF U.S. FORCES TO PROTECT AMERICAN CITIZENS AND TO PROVIDE DEFENSE FOR THE U.S. UNDER MILITARY ATTACK.S. 2355 · 100th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1988-05-12TO TABLE THE HATFIELD, OR AND KENNEDY, MA AMENDMENT TO S 2355, FISCAL 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO FORBID ALL UNDERGROUND NUCLEAR TESTING WHERE EXPLOSION FORCE WOULD BE GREATER THAN 5 KILOTONS; AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS, PROVIDED THE SOVIET UNION ABIDES BY THESE RESTRICTIONS.S. 2355 · 100th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1988-05-11TO TABLE THE BUMPERS, AR SALT II LIMITS, AMENDMENT TO S 2355, TO PREVENT USE OF INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES BEARING MULTIPLE WARHEADS, MIRVED BALLISTIC MISSILES BEARING LONG-RANGE CRUISE MISSILES, OR ICBMS AND SUBMARINE-LAUNCHED MISSILES.S. 2355 · 100th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1988-05-11TO TABLE THE JOHNSTON, LA TO AMEND S 2355, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO REQUEST SOME OF THE AUTHORIZED FUNDS FOR THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE BE USED TO REIMBURSE NASA FOR PARTIAL SPACE SHUTTLE OPERATING COSTS.S. 2355 · 100th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1988-05-11TO TABLE THE PROXMIRE, WI REFINING AMENDMENT TO THE JOHNSTON D,LA AMENDMENT TO S 2355, 1989 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION-SDI FUNDING, TO REDUCE THE ALLOCATED AMOUNT FOR THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE.S. 2355 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1988-05-10TO AMEND THE DIXON, IL AMENDMENT TO S 2355, COMMISSION ON BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, REQUIRING THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO APPOINT ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO THE COMMISSION ON BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE AND HAVE THEM CONFER WITH CONGRESSIONAL SUBCOMMITTEES,, CHAIRMEN AND SENIOR MINORITY MEMBERS.S. 2355 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-05-09TO AMEND THE DIXON, IL AMENDMENT OF S 2355, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL, ALLOWING THE DOD AND MILITARY SERVICES TO PURCHASE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR RESALE, REGARDLESS OF STATE IN WHICH MILITARY INSTALLATION IS LOCATED.S. 2355 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1988-04-25TO PASS HR 1811, ATOMIC VETERANS COMPENSATION ACT, A BILL TO COMPENSATE VETERANS, AND THEIR SURVIVORS, WHO PARTICIPATED IN U.S. NUCLEAR TESTS OR IN THE OCCUPATION OF HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI, AND WHO SUFFER FROM DISEASES ATTRIBUTABLE TO RADIATION EXPOSURE.H.R. 1811 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1988-03-15TO PASS S 1721, INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT ACT, A BILL TO INCREASE CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT OF COVERT INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES.S. 1721 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-03-15TO TABLE THE CHAFEE, RI AMENDMENT TO S 1721, INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT ACT, TO ALLOW THE PRESIDENT TEN DAYS, RATHER THAN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS, TO NOTIFY CONGRESS AFTER THE INITIATION OF A COVERT OPERATION.S. 1721 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-03-15TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON S 1721, INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT ACT, A BILL TO INCREASE CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT OF COVERT INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES. MOTION ADOPTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 1721 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-03-04TO TABLE THE MCCLURE, ID AMENDMENT TO S 1721, INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT ACT, TO ALLOW CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE PRESIDENT CAN WITHHOLD INFORMATION FROM CONGRESS CONCERNING COVERT OPERATIONS ABROAD.S. 1721 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1988-02-29TO ADOPT S RES 386, SOVIET WITHDRAWAL FROM AFGHANISTAN, A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE IN SUPPORT OF A SOVIET TROOP WITHDRAWAL, AFGHANI SELF-DETERMINATION, AND CONTINUED HUMANITARIAN AND MILITARY ASSISTANCE FOR THE AFGHANI RESISTANCE AND REFUGEES.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-12-04TO PASS HR 2616, THE OMNIBUS VETERANS' BENEFITS, A BILL TO INCREASE VETERANS' DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, AND TO EXPAND HEALTH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS UNDER THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION. PREVIOUSLY, THE SENATE HAD SUBSTITUTED THE LANGUAGE OF S 9 FOR THAT IN HR 2616.H.R. 2616 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-12-04TO TABLE THE THURMOND, SC AMENDMENT TO S 9, THE OMNIBUS VETERANS' BENEFITS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, AND POSSESSION OF PLASTIC HANDGUNS.S. 9 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-12-03TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO S 9, THE OMNIBUS VETERANS' BENEFITS BILL, WHICH WOULD ESTABLISH AIDS TESTING AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS FOR VA HOSPITAL PATIENTS AVAILABLE UPON CONSENT.S. 9 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-12-03TO TABLE THE DECONCINI, AZ AMENDMENT TO S 9, THE OMNIBUS VETERANS' BENEFITS BILL, WHICH WOULD DELETE PROVISIONS FROM THE BILL EXEMPTING THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION FROM RANDOM DRUG TESTING PROGRAMS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.S. 9 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-11-19TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR 1748, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, A BILL TO ALLOCATE APPROXIMATELY $211.8 TO $218.4 BILLION FOR MILITARY PROGRAMS UNDER THE DEPARTMENTS OF DEFENSE AND ENERGY.H.R. 1748 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1987-10-27TO PASS HR 2906, THE FISCAL 1988 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO ALLOCATE APPROXIMATELY $8.5 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MILITARY FACILITIES.H.R. 2906 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1987-10-21TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE SJ RES 194, THE WAR POWERS COMPLIANCE RESOLUTION, TO REQUIRE A PRESIDENTIAL REPORT ON U.S. MILITARY ACTIVITY IN THE PERSIAN GULF WITHOUT ESTABLISHING TIME RESTRICTIONS ON THAT ACTIVITY.100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1987-10-21TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE SENATE REJECTED THE BYRD, WV-WARNER, VA SUBSTITUTE TO SJ RES 194, THE WAR POWERS COMPLIANCE RESOLUTION.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-10-21TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE SJ RES 194, THE WAR POWERS COMPLIANCE RESOLUTION, TO REQUIRE A PRESIDENTIAL REPORT ON U.S. MILITARY ACTIVITY IN THE PERSIAN GULF WITHOUT ESTABLISHING TIME RESTRICTIONS ON THAT ACTIVITY.100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1987-10-21TO AMEND SJ RES 194, THE WAR POWERS COMPLIANCE RESOLUTION, TO LOWER THE PRESIDENTIAL REPORTING DEADLINE FROM 60 TO 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENACTMENT OF THE RESOLUTION.100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1987-10-21TO AMEND THE BYRD, WV-WARNER, VA AMENDMENT TO SJ RES 194, THE WAR POWERS COMPLIANCE RESOLUTION, TO DECLARE THAT THE RESOLUTION DOES NOT LIMIT THE PRESIDENT'S POWER AS COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF NOR DOES IT CALL FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PERSIAN GULF.100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1987-10-20TO AMEND SJ RES 194, THE WAR POWERS COMPLIANCE RESOLUTION, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE IN SUPPORT OF U.S. MILITARY ACTIONS IN THE PERSIAN GULF ON OCTOBER 19, 1987.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-10-20TO AMEND SJ RES 194, THE WAR POWERS COMPLIANCE RESOLUTION, TO AUTHORIZE ACTION AGAINST ANY IRANIAN VESSEL OR INSTALLATION THAT THREATENS THE SAFE PASSAGE OF U.S. WARSHIPS AND CITIZENS IN THE PERSIAN GULF.100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1987-10-20TO AMEND THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO SJ RES 194, THE WAR POWERS COMPLIANCE RESOLUTION, TO DECLARE THAT THE RESOLUTION IS NOT INCONSISTENT WITH U.S. INTERESTS IN ENSURING FREEDOM OF THE SEAS.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-10-20TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE BYRD, WV-WARNER, VA AMENDMENT TO SJ RES 194, THE WAR POWERS COMPLIANCE RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE A PRESIDENTIAL REPORT ON U.S. MILITARY INVOLVEMENT IN THE PERSIAN GULF, THEREBY INSTITUTING THE TIME RESTRICTIONS OF THE WAR POWERS ACT. MOTION ADOPTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1987-10-16TO TABLE SJ RES 194, THE WAR POWERS COMPLIANCE RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE A PRESIDENTIAL REPORT ON U.S. MILITARY INVOLVEMENT IN THE PERSIAN GULF, THEREBY INSTITUTING THE TIME RESTRICTIONS ON THAT INVOLVEMENT ACCORDING TO THE WAR POWERS ACT.100th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1987-10-16TO PASS HR 2327, THE VETERANS' TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT, A BILL TO REIMBURSE DISABLED AND POOR VETERANS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES TO VETERANS ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES, TO CHARGE A DEDUCTIBLE FOR PART OF THOSE TRAVEL EXPENSES, AND TO CREATE PERMANENT COUNSELING CENTERS FOR VIETNAM VETERANS.H.R. 2327 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-10-16TO AMEND S 1464, THE VETERANS' TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT, TO REPLACE A PROVISION IN THE BILL CREATING PERMANENT COUNSELING CENTERS FOR VIETNAM VETERANS WITH A PROVISION THAT WOULD DELAY CONSOLIDATING EXISTING CENTERS.S. 1464 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-10-09TO TABLE SJ RES 194, THE WAR POWERS COMPLIANCE RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE A PRESIDENTIAL REPORT ON U.S. MILITARY INVOLVEMENT IN THE PERSIAN GULF, THEREBY INSTITUTING TIME LIMITS ON THAT INVOLVEMENT.100th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1987-10-02TO PASS HR 1748, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, A BILL ALLOCATING $303 BILLION FOR DEFENSE PROGRAMS IN FISCAL YEAR 1988. PREVIOUSLY, THE SENATE SUBSTITUTED THE LANGUAGE OF S 1174 FOR THAT IN HR 1748.H.R. 1748 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1987-10-02TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO PROHIBIT THE DEPLOYMENT OF CERTAIN STRATEGIC OFFENSIVE NUCLEAR WEAPONS.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1987-10-02TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO AFFIRM THAT THE U.S. NEED NOT COMPLY WITH THE SALT II TREATY OF 1979 UNTIL RATIFIED BY THE SENATE.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1987-10-01TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, IN EFFECT KILLING ALL PENDING AMENDMENTS TO THE BILL. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 1174 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-10-01TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE BYRD D, WV AMENDMENT TO THE WEICKER,CT-HATFIELD, OR AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL OF CONTINUED U.S. NAVAL ESCORT FOR "REFLAGGED" KUWAITI OIL TANKERS AFTER 90 DAYS. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1987-10-01TO TABLE THE BUMPERS, AK AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE U.S. TO ADHERE TO SALT II LIMITS ON CERTAIN STRATEGIC OFFENSIVE NUCLEAR WEAPONS.S. 1174 · 100th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1987-09-30TO TABLE THE BYRD, WV AMENDMENT TO THE WEICKER, CT-HATFIELD, OR AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION. THE BYRD AMENDMENT WOULD REQUIRE CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL OF CONTINUED U.S. NAVAL ESCORTS FOR "REFLAGGED" KUWAITI OIL TANKERS AFTER 90 DAYS, AND ATTEMPTED TO OBTAIN A VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT DESPITE A REPUBLICAN FILIBUSTER.S. 1174 · 100th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1987-09-29TO TABLE THE WILSON, CA AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE THE LEASE OF A FORMER HOSPITAL TO THE COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO FOR USE AS AN AIDS TREATMENT FACILITY.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-29TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO BAR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FROM CLASSIFYING ITS BUILDINGS AS FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-29TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD EXEMPT MILITARY SERVICE CONTRACTS UNDER $1 MILLION FORMERLY $2500, FROM THE SERVICE CONTRACTS ACT THAT ESTABLISHES MINIMUM WAGES FOR EMPLOYEES.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-29TO TABLE THE GRAMM, TX AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD EXEMPT MILITARY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS UNDER $250,000 FORMERLY $2000 FROM THE DAVIS-BACON ACT THAT REQUIRES EMPLOYEES TO BE PAID AT LEAST LOCALLY COMPETITIVE WAGES.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable

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