← John B. Larson
John B. Larson on Defense & War Powers
DemocratCT
Defense & War Powers229 votes · 68.4/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion
1,691 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 229 of them counted toward the score above: 152 toward “Military expansion” and 77 toward “Military restraint”.
The other 1,462 did not count: 1,456 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 6 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.
| Date | What was voted on | Voted | Counted as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-28 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-05-28 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the En Bloc Amendments, as Modified | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-05-27 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-05-27 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-05-27 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-05-27 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-05-27 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-05-27 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-05-27 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-05-27 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-05-27 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.R. 5136 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-05-27 | Providing for consideration of the bill H.R. 5136, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011H.Res. 1404 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-05-26 | Recognizing and honoring the courage and sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposesH.Res. 1385 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-05-25 | Veterans Dog Training Therapy ActH.R. 3885 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-05-25 | Assuring Quality Care for Veterans ActH.R. 5145 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-05-24 | Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans ActH.R. 1017 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-05-24 | Expressing the sense of Congress that a grateful Nation supports and salutes Sons and Daughters in Touch on its 20th Anniversary that is being held on Father’s Day, 2010, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, the District of ColumbiaH.Con.Res. 278 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-05-12 | To clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverageH.R. 5014 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-05-11 | Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in May as National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day to honor those who are serving and have served in the noble and self-sacrificing profession of Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the United States Armed ForcesH.Res. 1294 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-05-04 | Honoring the USS New Mexico as the sixth Virginia-class submarine commissioned by the U.S. Navy to protect and defend the United StatesH.Res. 1132 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Did not vote | Direction not readable |
| 2010-04-28 | Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act of 2010H.R. 5013 · 111th Congress · On Passage | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-04-28 | Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act of 2010H.R. 5013 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-04-28 | Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act of 2010H.R. 5013 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-04-28 | Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act of 2010H.R. 5013 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-04-21 | 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 purposesS. 1963 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-03-25 | Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Department of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation CenterH.R. 4360 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-03-24 | National Guard Employment Protection Act of 2009H.R. 1879 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-03-23 | Energy Jobs for Veterans ActH.R. 4592 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-03-23 | Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act of 2009H.R. 3976 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-03-23 | Recognizing and honoring the Blinded Veterans Association on its 65th anniversary of representing blinded veterans and their familiesH.J.Res. 80 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-03-22 | Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2010H.R. 4667 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-03-22 | End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2010H.R. 4810 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-03-21 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all people in the United States should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroadH.Res. 1119 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Did not vote | Direction not readable |
| 2010-03-21 | Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo JimaH.Res. 1099 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-03-21 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who were shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured buy subsequently escapedH.Res. 925 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-03-21 | Supporting the goals and ideals of a Cold War Veterans Recognition Day to honor the sacrifices and contributions made by members of the Armed Forces during the Cold War and encouraging the people of the U.S. to participate in local and national activities honoring the sacrifices and contributions of those individualsH.Res. 900 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-03-10 | Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from AfghanistanH.Con.Res. 248 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | Military restraint |
| 2010-03-10 | Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 248) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from AfghanistanH.Res. 1146 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-03-04 | Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the service and sacrifice of the members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Air National GuardH.Res. 699 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-03-03 | Congratulating the United States Military Academy at West Point on being named by Forbes magazine as America’s Best College for 2009H.Res. 747 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-02-26 | Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a NationH.Con.Res. 238 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Did not vote | Direction not readable |
| 2010-02-26 | Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2701 · 111th Congress · On Passage | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2010-02-26 | Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2701 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2010-02-26 | Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2701 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-02-26 | Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2701 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-02-26 | Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2701 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2010-02-23 | Recognizing the bravery and efforts of the United States Armed Forces, local first responders, and other members of Operation Unified Response for their swift and coordinated action in light of the Haiti earthquakeH.Res. 1066 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-12-16 | Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesH.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Concurring in the Senate Amendment with an Amendment | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2009-12-08 | Recognizing the United States Air Force and Dyess Air Force Base for their success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations during Energy Awareness MonthH.Res. 845 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-12-08 | Recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 373rd anniversaryH.Res. 940 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-12-08 | Commending the soldiers and civilian personnel stationed at Fort Gordon and their families for their service and dedication to the United States and recognizing the contributions of Fort Gordon to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and its role as a pivotal communications training installationH.Con.Res. 206 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-12-08 | Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the activation of Echo Company of the 100th Battalion of the 442d Infantry, and the sacrifice of the soldiers and families in support of the United StatesH.Con.Res. 199 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Did not vote | Direction not readable |
| 2009-12-02 | Supportinhg the goals and ideals of National Military Family MonthH.Res. 861 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-12-02 | Congratulating the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 1,000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrolsH.Con.Res. 129 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-12-02 | Recognizing the exemplary service of the soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory) of the United States Army during World War IIH.Res. 494 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-11-19 | Reserve Officers Association Modernization Act of 2009S. 1599 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-11-17 | Expressing the gratitude of the House of Representatives for the service to our Nation of the Coast Guard and Marine Corps aircraft pilots and crewmembers lost off the coast of California on October 29, 2009, and for other purposesH.Res. 891 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-11-07 | Honoring the lives of the brave soldiers and civilians of the United States Army who died or were wounded in the tragic attack of November 5, 2009 at Fort Hood, Texas.H.Res. 895 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-11-05 | Congratulating the first graduating class of the United States Air Force Academy on their 50th graduation anniversary and recognizing their contributions to the NationH.Con.Res. 139 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-11-05 | Honoring and recognizing the service and achievements of current and former female members of the Armed ForcesH.Res. 868 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-11-04 | Recognizing the Commissioning of the USS New York LPD 21.H.Res. 856 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-11-03 | To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Alexandria, Minnesota, as the “Max J. Beilke Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic”H.R. 3157 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-11-03 | Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our Nation in times of war and conflictH.Res. 866 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-11-03 | Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift’s successH.Res. 398 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-11-03 | Veterans’ Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009H.R. 3949 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-11-02 | To authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposesS. 509 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-11-02 | Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope DayH.Res. 291 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-11-02 | Veterans Retraining Act of 2009H.R. 1168 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-10-08 | Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2010H.R. 2647 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2009-10-08 | Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2010H.R. 2647 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2009-10-06 | Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2010H.R. 2647 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2009-10-06 | Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2010H.R. 2647 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Authorize Conferees to Close Conference | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-07-30 | Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesH.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Passage | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2009-07-30 | Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesH.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2009-07-30 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2009-07-30 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2009-07-30 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendments | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2009-07-30 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2009-07-30 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2009-07-30 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2009-07-30 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2009-07-30 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2009-07-30 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2009-07-30 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2009-07-30 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2009-07-30 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2009-07-30 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-07-28 | Disabled Veterans Home Improvement and Structural Alteration Grant Increase Act of 2009H.R. 1293 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-07-14 | Pilot College Work Study Programs for Veterans ActH.R. 1037 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-07-10 | Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesH.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On Passage | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2009-07-10 | Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011H.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2009-06-25 | Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2010H.R. 2647 · 111th Congress · On Passage | Did not vote | Not a yea/nay |
| 2009-06-25 | Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2010H.R. 2647 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2009-06-25 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2647 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-06-25 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2647 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-06-25 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2647 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2009-06-25 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2647 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2009-06-25 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2647 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Did not vote | Direction not readable |
| 2009-06-25 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2647 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-06-24 | Disabled Military Retiree Relief ActH.R. 2990 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Direction 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.