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Mitch McConnell

Mitch McConnell on Defense & War Powers

RepublicanKY

Defense & War Powers721 votes · 79.2/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

1,268 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 721 of them counted toward the score above: 600 toward “Military expansion” and 121 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 547 did not count: 536 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 11 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
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 CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressNayMilitary restraint
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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressNayMilitary restraint
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 CongressNayMilitary expansion
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 CongressNayMilitary expansion
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 CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressYeaMilitary expansion
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 CongressNayMilitary restraint
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 CongressNayMilitary expansion
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 CongressYeaDirection 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 CongressNayMilitary expansion
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 CongressYeaMilitary expansion
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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressNayDirection 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 CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-09-29TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO PROHIBIT IMPORTING ANY PRODUCTS FROM IRAN.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-29TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO REQUIRE THE DEFENSE SECRETARY TO REPORT ON THE STATUS OF NATO'S NUCLEAR STRATEGY IN THE EVENT OF AN ARMS CONTROL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE U.S. AND THE SOVIET UNION.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-29TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO PRAISE THE U.S. ARMED FORCES FOR CAPTURING AN IRANIAN MINE-LAYING VESSEL IN THE PERSIAN GULF.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-29TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT MUTUAL DEFENSE ALLIANCE EXPENDITURES SHOULD BE DISTRIBUTED MORE EQUITABLY THROUGH NEGOTIATED AGREEMENTS WITH U.S. ALLIES.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-25TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD DENY DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY TO EMPLOYEES OF FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS WHO ARE NOT DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATIVES.S. 1174 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-09-25TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO PERMIT ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL TO WEAR ITEMS OF RELIGIOUS APPAREL WHILE IN UNIFORM.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-25TO TABLE THE LAUTENBERG, NJ AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD PERMIT ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL TO WEAR ITEMS OF RELIGIOUS APPAREL WHILE IN UNIFORM.S. 1174 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-09-25TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO DECREASE THE U.S. CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNITED NATIONS BY HALF UNLESS THAT ORGANIZATION DISCONTINUES PERSONNEL PRACTICES THAT ALLOW STAFF MEMBERS TO ACT AS ESPIONAGE AGENTS.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-25TO TABLE THE ROTH, DE AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD ALLOW NON-NATO U.S. ALLIES TO BID ON CONTRACTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF U.S. WEAPONS IN EUROPE.S. 1174 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-09-24TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT NO AGREEMENT ON INTERMEDIATE NUCLEAR FORCES WITH THE SOVIET UNION SHOULD BE ADOPTED UNLESS UNQUESTIONABLY VERIFIABLE AND UNTIL THE PRESIDENT ASSURES CONGRESS THAT THE SOVIETS ARE NOT VIOLATING THE ANTI-BALLISTIC MISSILE TREATY OF 1972.S. 1174 · 100th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1987-09-24TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE SINKING, BY THE U.S. NAVY, OF IRANIAN SHIPS WHICH THREATEN AMERICAN SHIPS IS COMPLETELY WARRANTED.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-24TO TABLE THE PRYOR, AR AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT FUNDING FOR THE BIGEYE NERVE GAS BOMB.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1987-09-24TO TABLE THE HATFIELD, OR AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD POSTPONE THE FINAL ASSEMBLY OF BINARY CHEMICAL WEAPONS UNTIL AT LEAST OCTOBER 1, 1988.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1987-09-24TO TABLE THE HATFIELD, OR AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT UNDERGROUND NUCLEAR TESTS GREATER THAN 1 KILOTON IN EXPLOSIVE POWER.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1987-09-24TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE U.S. SHOULD CURTAIL ALL ECONOMIC AND MILITARY ASSISTANCE TO PANAMA UNTIL DEMOCRATIC REFORMS ARE INSTITUTED AND CIVILIAN RULE RESTORED.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-24TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO CANCEL AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SOVIET UNION RELATING TO THEIR EMBASSY SITE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-24TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT JAPAN SHOULD INCREASE ITS FINANCIAL COMMITMENT TO INTERNATIONAL SECURITY WITHIN ITS OWN CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITS.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-23TO TABLE THE WEICKER, CT AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE $200 MILLION FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-22TO TABLE THE KERRY, MA AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD BAN SPACE TESTING OF ANTI-BALLISTIC MISSILE SYSTEMS.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1987-09-22TO TABLE THE JOHNSTON, LA AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD REDUCE THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE TO $3.7 BILLION FOR FISCAL 1988. MOTION PASSED, VICE PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, CASTING THE TIE-BREAKING VOTE.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1987-09-18TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE THE AIR FORCE TO REPLACE AGING MINUTEMAN II MISSILES WITH STOCKPILED MINUTEMAN III MISSILES.S. 1174 · 100th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1987-09-18TO TABLE THE HATFIELD, OR AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD INSTITUTE TIME RESTRICTIONS ON U.S. MILITARY INVOLVEMENT IN THE PERSIAN GULF, IN ACCORDANCE THE WAR POWERS ACT.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1987-09-17TO TABLE THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE MILITARY AID FOR THE NICARAGUAN CONTRAS UNLESS THE SANDINISTA GOVERNMENT MEETS CERTAIN CONDITIONS WITH REGARDS TO HUMAN RIGHTS AND FOREIGN MILITARY PRESENCE.S. 1174 · 100th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1987-09-17TO AMEND THE HELMS, NC AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO REAFFIRM THE MONROE DOCTRINE AS THE BASIS FOR U.S. FOREIGN POLICY TOWARD CENTRAL AMERICA.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1987-09-17TO TABLE THE STEVENS, AK AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD REMOVE A PROVISION REQUIRING PRESIDENTIAL CONFIRMATION OF POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEPLOYMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD UNITS.S. 1174 · 100th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1987-09-17TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO ALLOW AWARDING STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE CONTRACTS TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS OR FIRMS IF THEY PROVIDE A "SUBSTANTIAL" PART OF THE TOTAL COST.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-17TO TABLE THE WARNER, VA AMENDMENT TO THE GLENN, OH AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT AWARDING STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE CONTRACTS TO FOREIGN FIRMS EXCEPT WHERE U.S. FIRMS COULD NOT PROVIDE WORK OF "EQUAL COMPETENCE" FOR THE SAME OR A LOWER PRICE. THE GLENN AMENDMENT PROHIBITED SUCH CONTRACTS EXCEPT WHERE U.S. FIRMS COULD NOT PROVIDE "COMPETENT" WORK FOR THE SAME OR A LOWER PRICE, AND WAS LATER ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE.S. 1174 · 100th CongressNayDirection not readable
1987-09-17TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO PERMIT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO PURCHASE MANUAL TYPEWRITERS FROM THOSE WARSAW PACT COUNTRIES THAT HAVE MOST FAVORED NATION TRADING STATUS WITH THE U.S.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-17TO TABLE THE WARNER, VA AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, WHICH WOULD REMOVE RESTRICTIONS PROHIBITING THE TESTING OF SPACE-BASED OR OTHER ANTI-BALLISTIC MISSILE SYSTEMS.S. 1174 · 100th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1987-09-16TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE SOVIET UNION HAS VIOLATED THE 1972 ANTI-BALLISTIC MISSILE TREATY WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RADAR NEAR KRASNOYARSK.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-15TO AMEND S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT CONGRESS FULLY SUPPORTS THE PRESIDENT IN ARMS CONTROL NEGOTIATIONS AND SHOULD THEREFORE REFRAIN FROM STATING POSITIONS ON ISSUES CURRENTLY UNDER NEGOTIATION.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-15TO AMEND THE GLENN, OH AMENDMENT TO S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO EXPRESS SENATE SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENTIAL EFFORTS ON ARMS CONTROL NEGOTIATIONS. THE GLENN AMENDMENT PROHIBITED AWARDING GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS ON THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS OR FIRMS, AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED BY A VOICE VOTE.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-09-11TO BEGIN CONSIDERATION OF S 1174, THE FISCAL 1988-89 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, A BILL TO ESTABLISH SPENDING LEVELS FOR DEFENSE DURING FISCAL 1988 AND 1989.S. 1174 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-08-07TO PASS HJ RES 216, THE IRAN-IRAQ CEASEFIRE RESOLUTION, WHICH WOULD SUPPORT A CEASEFIRE AND A NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT IN THE IRAN-IRAQ WAR.100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1987-07-14TO INVOKE CLOTURE, THEREBY LIMITING DEBATE ON THE MOYNIHAN, NY AMENDMENT TO S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT U.S. PROTECTION OF "REFLAGGED" KUWAITI OIL TANKERS SHOULD BE POSTPONED WHILE DIPLOMATIC MEANS OF ENDING THE IRAN-IRAQ WAR ARE PURSUED. MOTION REJECTED, THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE.S. 1420 · 100th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1987-06-26TO AMEND S 1420, THE OMNIBUS TRADE BILL, TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO PROHIBIT ALL IMPORTS FROM AFGHANISTAN AND TO PROHIBIT ALL EXPORTS TO AFGHANISTAN FROM THE UNITED STATES EXCEPT FOR THOSE GROUPS FOR WHOM CONGRESS HAS EXPRESSED SUPPORT.S. 1420 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-08TO ADOPT HR 1085, THE NEW GI BILL CONTINUATION ACT, A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE, TO MAKE HIGHER EDUCATION BENEFITS ESTABLISHED BY CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE PERMANENT BENEFITS.H.R. 1085 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1987-01-06TO ADOPT S RES 31, A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE CONDEMNING THE CONTINUED SOVIET OCCUPATION OF AFGHANISTAN.100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-09-27TO TABLE THE DIXON AMENDMENT TO THE DOLE, KS)-BYRD, WV) SUBSTITUTE TO HR 5484, THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHALL DEPLOY EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL OF THE ARMED FORCES TO ADDRESS THE UNLAWFUL PENETRATION OF UNITED STATES BORDERS BY AIRCRAFT AND VESSELS CARRYING NARCOTICS, THROUGH THE USE OF PURSUIT AIRCRAFT, RADAR COVERAGE, AND WITH THE USE OF NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1986-09-24TO ADOPT THE HELMS AMENDMENT TO HR 4759, THE INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION BILL, WHICH WOULD DIRECT THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, NOT LATER THAN MARCH 1, 1987, WHETHER AND TO WHAT EXTENT THE DEFENSE FORCES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF PANAMA HAVE VIOLATED THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE PANAMANIAN PEOPLE, ARE INVOLVED IN INTERNATIONAL DRUG TRAFFICKING, OR MONEY LAUNDERING, OR WERE INVOLVED IN THE DEATH OF DR. HUGO SPADAFORA.H.R. 4759 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-13TO ADOPT HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL WHICH APPROPRIATES $8.2 MILLION FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1987 AND PROVIDES $100 MILLION IN AID TO THE NICARAGUAN "CONTRAS" AND $300 MILLION IN ECONOMIC AID TO THE COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL AMERICA.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO ADOPT TITLES II AND III TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE $100 MILLION IN AID FOR THE NICARAGUAN "CONTRAS" AND $300 MILLION IN ECONOMIC AID TO THE COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL AMERICA.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO TABLE THE BYRD, WV)AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE THAT, IN ORDER TO PROMOTE PEACEFUL RESOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEMS OF CENTRAL AMERICA PRIMARILY THROUGH DIPLOMATIC MEANS, FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, OR ANY OTHER AGENCY OR ENTITY OF THE UNITED STATES MAY BE OBLIGATED OR EXPENDED TO PROVIDE FUNDS, MATERIEL, OR OTHER ASSISTANCE TO THE NICARAGUAN DEMOCRATIC RESISTANCE TO SUPPORT MILITARY OR PARAMILITARY OPERATIONS IN NICARAGUA ONLY IF SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY LAW.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO TABLE THE HARKIN, IA) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER OF ONE-HALF OF THE $100 MILLION IN AID INTENDED FOR THE NICARAGUAN "CONTRAS" TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO FARMERS AND RANCHERS IN THE UNITED STATES IN AREAS AFFECTED BY DROUGHT AND EXCESS PRECIPATATION.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO TABLE THE SIMON, IL) AMENDMENT HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE A UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTION OF $50 MILLION TO THE SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN COUNTRIES AFFECTED BY DROUGHT AND DESERTIFICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, AND FUNDS THROUGH THE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR THE ERADICATION OF LOCUSTS AND OTHER PESTS THAT THREATEN FOOD SUPPLIES IN AFRICA. THE MONEY WAS TO BE TAKEN FROM $300 MILLION SPECIFIED FOR ECONOMIC AID FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN COUNTRIES.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-13TO TABLE THE SIMON, IL) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO PREPARE AND TRANSMIT EVERY 30 DAYS TO THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES A REPORT ACCOUNTING IN FULL FOR THE USES OF ALL GOODS AND SERVICES PURCHASED UNDER TITLE II, WHETHER WITHIN OR WITHOUT THE UNITED STATES WITH FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE NICARAGUAN DEMOCRATIC RESISTANCE, AND THAT THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL SHALL TRANSMIT SUCH REPORT TO THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CONGRESS.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO ADOPT THE KERRY AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD TERMINATE AID FOR THE NICARAGUAN "CONTRAS" IF THE COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL AMERICA SIGN A CONTADORA AGREEMENT THE PRINCIPAL PROVISIONS OF WHICH WERE PUBLICLY ENDORSED IN APRIL, 1986. THE AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE "CONTRAS" SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL RECONCILIATION PROVISIONS OF SUCH AN AGREEMENT.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO TABLE THE BYRD, WV) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD ALLOCATE $450,000 IN SUPPORT OF THE NICARAGUAN NEWSPAPER LA PRENSA.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-13TO TABLE THE BIDEN, DE) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT USE OF FUNDS IN THE BILL FOR AID TO THE NICARAGUAN "CONTRAS" SHOULD BE PROHIBITED UNTIL THE ADMINISTRATION BEGINS DIRECT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF NICARAGUA.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO TABLE THE LEAHY, VT) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR ASSISTANCE FOR THE NICARAGUAN DEMOCRATIC RESISTANCE, BY THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY OR ANY OTHER INTELLIGENCE AGENCY OR ENTITY OF THE UNITED STATES.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO ADOPT A CLOTURE MOTION ON TITLES II AND III OF H.R. 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE $100 MILLION IN AID FOR THE NICARAGUAN "CONTRAS" AND $300 MILLION IN ECONOMIC AID FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN COUNTRIES. (THREE FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, AGREED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE.)H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO ADOPT A CLOTURE MOTION ON TITLES II AND III OF HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE $100 MILLION IN AID FOR THE NICARAGUAN "CONTRAS" AND $300 MILLION IN ECONOMIC AID TO CENTRAL AMERICAN COUNTRIES. THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE MOTION FAILED.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-13TO TABLE THE MELCHER, MT) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH WOULD REMOVE AUTHORITY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION TO TRANSFER AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATIONS FUNDS AND AFRICAN FAMINE RELIEF FUNDS TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $300 MILLION IN ECONOMIC AID FOR CENTRAL AMERICA.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-13TO ADOPT THE PELL AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE COMPENSATION FOR NONCOMBANTANT VICTIMS OF ANTI-SANDINISTA FORCES BY ESTABLISHING A $10 MILLION FUND AND A BIPARTISAN COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE CLAIMS AND MAKE AWARDS.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-08-13TO ADOPT THE HARKIN AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT THE USE OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING TRAINING AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR FORCES OPPOSED TO THE GOVERNMENT OF NICARAGUA.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1986-08-12TO TABLE THE DODD, CT) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT FUNDS FROM BEING USED TO SUPPORT MILITARY ACTIONS WHICH ARE LIKELY TO RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CIVILIAN LIVES IN NICARAGUA.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-12TO TABLE THE BYRD, WV) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD RESTRICT THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE WHICH MAY BE PROVIDED TO THE NICARAGUAN "CONTRAS" BY THE CIA, PENTAGON, AND OTHER AGENCIES TO ONLY THAT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-12TO TABLE THE KENNDEY, MA) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT THE INTRODUCTION OF U.S. PERSONNEL INTO NICARAGUA FOR THE PURPOSE OF GROUND COMBAT.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-12TO TABLE THE SASSER, TN)-DODD, CT) AMENDMENT TO HR 5052, THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS BILL. THE AMENDMENT WOULD STRIKE TITLE II OF THE BILL, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE $100 MILLION IN MILITARY AND NON-MILITARY ASSISTANCE FOR NICARAGUAN "CONTRA" GUERRILAS AND $300 MILLION IN ECONOMIC AID TO COSTA RICA, EL SALVADOR, GUATEMALA, AND HONDURAS AND TITLE III WHICH WOULD REIMBURSE THE PL 480 "FOOD FOR PEACE" ACCOUNT FOR NEARLY $300 MILLION DIVERTED TO FOUR CENTRAL AMERICAN COUNTRIES FOR ECONOMIC AID.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-09TO ADOPT S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987. THE BILL WOULD AUTHORIZE $219.8 BILLION IN FUNDS FOR MILITARY FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, PRESCRIBE MILITARY PERSONNEL LEVELS FOR SUCH DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL (CONTINUED) YEAR 1987, REVISE AND IMPROVE MILITARY COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, IMPROVE DEFENSE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, AUTHORIZE CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987, AND AUTHORIZE FUNDS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-09TO TABLE THE BYRD, WV) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987, WHICH WOULD AMEND SECTION 232 OF THE TRADE EXPANSION ACT OF 1962, TO IMPROVE ITS ADMINISTRATION WITH RESPECT TO IMPORTS THAT THREATEN NATIONAL SECURITY.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-09TO TABLE THE GLENN, OH)-MCCLURE, ID) AMENDMENT, A PERFECTING AMENDMENT TO THE BYRD, WV) AMENDMENT TO S 2638, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1987. THE AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE THAT FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSEMBLY OR INTEGRATION OF MORE THAN 100 B-1B AIRCRAFT AND THAT THE DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD STUDY WHAT TYPES OF BOMBERS SHOULD BE PURCHASED.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion

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