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Howard Morton Metzenbaum on Defense & War Powers

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Defense & War Powers406 votes · 74.6/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

752 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 406 of them counted toward the score above: 129 toward “Military expansion” and 277 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 346 did not count: 322 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 24 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
1977-07-19TO AMEND H.R. 7933 BY RESTORING TO THE BILL $95.6 MILLION FOR THE HIRING AND FINANCING OF MILITARY COMMISSARY CLERKS.H.R. 7933 · 95th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1977-07-18TO AMEND H.R. 7933 BY DELETING THE FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENFORCER AIRCRAFT.H.R. 7933 · 95th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1977-07-18TO AMEND H.R. 7933, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR FISCAL 1978, BY REDUCING THE APPROPRIATION FOR AIR FORCE PROCUREMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE PRESIDENT'S DECISION NOT TO PROCURE THE B-1 BOMBER.H.R. 7933 · 95th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1977-06-29TO AMEND H.R. 7589, THE BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN MILITARY INSTALLATIONS, BY REDUCING THE APPROPRIATIONS TO THE LEVELS CITED BY THE PRESIDENT IN HIS MOST RECENT BUDGET REQUEST.H.R. 7589 · 95th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1974-12-19TO TABLE THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1728, INCREASING MONTHLY BENEFITS PROVIDED TO AMERICAN CIVILIAN PRISONERS OF WAR IN SOUTHEAST ASIA.S. 1728 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1974-12-16TO PASS H.R. 17468, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FOR FISCAL 1975.H.R. 17468 · 93rd CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1974-12-13TO PASS H.R. 15912, A BILL TO IMPROVE VETERANS' HOME LOAN PROGRAMS.H.R. 15912 · 93rd CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1974-12-03TO OVERRIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF H.R. 12628, A BILL TO INCREASE TRAINING BENEFITS AND TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR VIETNAM ERA VETERANS.H.R. 12628 · 93rd CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1974-10-08TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 11537, EXTENDING AND EXPANDING AUTHORITY FOR CARRYING OUT CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS ON MILITARY RESERVATIONS.H.R. 11537 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1974-09-11TO PASS H.R. 16136, AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR FISCAL 1975 FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION.H.R. 16136 · 93rd CongressNayMilitary restraint
1974-09-11TO AMEND H.R. 16136, AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR FISCAL 1975 FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, BY PLACING RESTRICTION ON THE OBLIGATION OF FUNDS FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE NAVAL COMMUNICATIONS STATION ON THE ISLAND OF DIEGO GARCIA IN THE INDIAN OCEAN.H.R. 16136 · 93rd CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1974-07-30TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 14592, DEFENSE PROCUREMENT AUTHORIZATIONS.H.R. 14592 · 93rd CongressNayMilitary restraint
1974-07-15TO PASS H.R. 11537, RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS CONSERVATION.H.R. 11537 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-06-19TO PASS S.2784, A BIL TO INCREASE TRAINING BENEFITS AND TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR VIETNAM ERA VETERANS.S. 2784 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-06-19TO AMEND S.2784, A BILL TO INCREASE TRAINING BENEFITS AND TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR VIETNAM ERA VETERANS, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO PROVIDE COST-OFLIVING INCREASES IN EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCES.S. 2784 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1974-06-11TO PASS S.3000.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1974-06-11TO AMEND S.3000 BY SETTING TOTAL AUTHORIZATION CEILING AT $21.6 BILLION.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1974-06-11TO TABLE SEN. HELMS' AMENDMENT TO BAR THE USE OF FUNDS FOR PURPOSES OF PROVIDING ABORTION REFERRAL SERVICES OR PERFORMING ABORTIONS.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-06-11TO AMEND S.3000 BY ADDING $16 MILLION FOR DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF SSBNX SUBMARINE.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressNayMilitary restraint
1974-06-11TO AMEND S.3000 BY PROHIBITING DEPT. OF DEFENSE FROM DENYING ASSISTANCE TO ENROLLEES IN A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY SOLELY ON THE GROUNDS THAT SUCH INSTITUTION HAD PREVIOUSLY TERMINATED ITS ROTC PROGRAM.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1974-06-11TO AMEND S.3000 BY REDUCING FROM $900 TO $750 MILLION THE CEILING ON MILITARY AID FOR VIETNAM.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1974-06-11TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO SEN. JACKSON'S AMENDMENT TO S.3000 (SEE ROLL CALL 241) WHICH MAKES THE ROLE OF SEC'Y OF DEFENSE IN REVIEWING THE EXPORTING OF DEFENSE GOODS OR TECHNOLOGY SOLELY A RECOMMENDATORY ONE.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1974-06-11TO TABLE JACKSON AMENDMENT TO S.3000, AUTHORIZING SECY OF DEFENSE TO REVIEW PROPOSED EXPORT OF DEFENSE GOODS AND TECHNOLOGY TO CERTAIN COUNTRIES AND WHENEVER HE DETERMINES THAT THEY WILL INCREASE THE MILITARY CAPABILITY OF SUCH COUNTRY TO DISAPPROVE THEM.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressNayMilitary expansion
1974-06-10TO AMEND S.3000 BY HALTING FUNDING OF COUNTERFORCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT UNTIL SALT TALKS FAIL TO REACH ARMS CONTROL AGREEMENTS.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1974-06-10TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR MCINTYRE AMENDMENT TO S.3000. SEN. CHILE'S AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES COUNTERFORCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO PROCEED UNTIL SALT TALKS RESULT IN ARMS CONTROL AGREEMENT.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressNayMilitary restraint
1974-06-07TO AMEND S.3000 BY REQUIRING QUARTERLY DEFENSE DEPARTMENT REPORTS TO JUSTIFY CONTRACTS ABOVE $2500 LET WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING, AND AUTHORIZING A GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON DEFENSE PROCUREMENT WITH A VIEW TO DETERMINE HOW COMPETITIVE BIDDING THROUGH FORMAL ADVERTISING CAN BE INCREASED.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-06-07TO AMEND S.3000 BY REQUIRING THAT ALL MEDICAL PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS OVER $2500 BE LET THROUGH FORMAL ADVERTISING, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-06-06TO AGREE TO SEN. HARTKE'S AMENDMENT TO S.3000, CALLING FOR A RECOMPUTATION OF MILITARY RETIREMENT PAY.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-06-06TO TABLE SEN. HARTKE'S AMENDMENT TO S.3000, CALLING FOR A RECOMPUTATION OF MILITARY RETIREMENT PAY.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1974-06-06TO AMEND S.3000 BY REDUCING BY 76,000 THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL AND LIMITING TO 361,000 THE NUMBER OF SUCH PERSONNEL TO BE ASSIGNED OUTSIDE THE U.S., EFFECTIVE DEC. 31, 1975.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1974-06-06TO AMEND S.3000 BY REDUCING BY 125,000 THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL AND LIMITING TO 312,000 THE NUMBER OF SUCH PERSONNEL TO BE ASSIGNED OUTSIDE THE U.S., EFFECTIVE DEC. 31, 1975.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1974-06-05TO AMEND S.3000 BY REDUCING FUNDS FOR DEVELOPMENT FUNDING FOR THE NAVY SUBMARINE LAUNCH CRUISE MISSILE PROGRAM.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressNayMilitary expansion
1974-06-05TO AMEND S.3000 SO AS TO BAR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR NAVAL ORDINANCE TRAINING OPERATIONS AT THE CULEBRA COMPLEX (PUERTO RICO) OR AT ANY KEYS WITHIN THREE NAUTICAL MILES THEREOF AFTER DEC. 31, 1975.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1974-06-05TO AMEND S. 3000 BY PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL 60-DAY PERIOD. PRIOR TO FUNDING FOR PROCUREMENT OF THE A-10 OR A-7D AIRCRAFT IF ONE OF THE COMMITTEES ON ARMED SERVICES OR APPROPRIATIONS INTERPOSES OBJECTIONS.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressNayMilitary expansion
1974-06-05TO AMEND S.3000 SO AS TO BAR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UNTIL THE PRESIDENT NOTIFIES CONGRESS THAT HE HAS RECEIVED FORMAL ASSURANCES THAT THE GOVERNMENT OF SOUT VIETNAM WILL RELEASE BY DEC. 31, 1974, ALL PERSONS IMPRISONED WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF COURT TRIAL.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1974-06-05TO AMEND S.3000 BY REDUCING FUNDING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE B-1 BOMBER PROGRAM.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1974-06-04TO AMEND S.3000 SO AS TO BAN THE USE OF DOGS FOR USE IN TESTING CERTAIN CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WARFARE AGENTS.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1974-06-04TO AMEND S.3000 BY REQUIRING THE CIA TO SUBMIT ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CONGRESS DISCLOSING AMOUNT OF FUNDS REQUESTED FOR ITS ACTIVITIES IN THE NEXT SUCCEEDING YEAR.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1974-06-04TO AMEND S.3000 BY AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO CONDUCT ECONOMIC CONVERSION DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressNayMilitary expansion
1974-06-03TO AMEND S.3000, MILITARY PROCUREMENT AUTHORIZATIONS BILL, BY LIMITING TO 218 THE NUMBER OF ENLISTED PERSONNEL WHICH MAY BE ASSIGNED ON A TEMPORARY BASIS BY THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR HIGH-RANKING MILITARY OFFICERS TO MEET THEIR OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITIES.S. 3000 · 93rd CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1974-05-13TO PASS S.3398, EXTENDING FROM 8 TO 10 YEARS THE PERIOD WITHIN WHICH A VETERAN OR AN ELIGIBLE WIFE OR WIDOW MAY UTILIZE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS.S. 3398 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-05-07TO PASS H.R. 14013.H.R. 14013 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-05-06TO AMEND H.R. 14013, MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1974, BY MODIFYING LIMITATION ON CERTAIN EXPENDITURES BY THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK FOR COMMUNIST COUNTRY LOANS.H.R. 14013 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-05-06TO AMEND S.2999, AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR MILITARY PROCUREMENT FOR FISCAL 1979, BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF FUNDS FOR MILITARY ASSISTANCE FOR SOUTH VIETNAM.S. 2999 · 93rd CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1974-05-06TO TABLE KENNEDY AMENDMENT TO S.2999 AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR MILITARY PROCUREMENT FOR FISCAL 1974. THE AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE USE OF FUNDS FOR MILITARY ASSISTANCE FOR SOUTH VIETNAM.S. 2999 · 93rd CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1974-04-08TO PASS H.R. 6574, BROADENING THE SERVICEMEN'S GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM.H.R. 6574 · 93rd CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1974-01-31TO AMEND S. 2686 SO AS TO BAR THE USE OF FUNDS FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROCEEDINGS ARISING FROM VIOLATION OF THE SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT OR DESERTION FROM THE ARMED FORCES.S. 2686 · 93rd CongressNayMilitary restraint
1974-01-24TO RECOMMIT H.R. 8214.H.R. 8214 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1974-01-24TO AMEND H.R. 8214 BY MODIFYING THE CURRENT MINIMUM TAX PROVISION BY REPEALING DEDUCTIONS FOR OTHER TAXES PAID AND REDUCING THE CURRENT EXEMPTION FROM THE MINIMUM TAX FROM $30,000 TO $10,000.H.R. 8214 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-01-24TO AMEND H.R. 8214 BY INCREASING PERSONAL INCOME TAX EXEMPTION FROM $750 TO $850.H.R. 8214 · 93rd CongressYeaDirection not readable
1974-01-23TO AMEND H.R. 8214 BY ADDING A NEW SECTION DEALING WITH APPLICATION OF FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ACT TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF SCHOOL-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. (THE AMENDMENT EXEMPTS SCHOOLS, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES FROM UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TAX ON STUDENTS EMPLOYED BY AUXILIARY NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.)H.R. 8214 · 93rd CongressNayDirection not readable
1974-01-23TO AMEND H.R. 8219, MODIFYING TAX TREATMENT OF VIETNAM POW'S-MIA'S, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 9, RELATING TO PERCENTAGE DEPLETION ALLOWANCE FOR TRONA ORE.H.R. 8214 · 93rd CongressNayDirection 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.