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Frank H. Murkowski on Defense & War Powers

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Defense & War Powers470 votes · 78.5/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

849 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 470 of them counted toward the score above: 358 toward “Military expansion” and 112 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 379 did not count: 350 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 29 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
1982-03-18TO AMEND S. 391, A BILL ESTABLISHING CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IDENTIFYING AN INDIVIDUAL ENGAGED IN FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. THE BRADLEY AMENDMENT SPECIFIES THAT FOR AN INDIVIDUAL TO BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PENALTY, HE MUST HAVE BEEN ENGAGED IN A PATTERN OF ACTIVITIES TO IDENTIFY AND EXPOSE COVERT AGENTS WORKING FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. (MOTION FAILED)S. 391 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1982-03-17TO AMEND S. 391, A BILL ESTABLISHING CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IDENTIFYING AN INDIVIDUAL ENGAGED IN FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. THE CHAFEE AMENDMENT DESCRIBES THE CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION IDENTIFYING AN INDIVIDUAL AS A COVERT AGENT.S. 391 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1982-03-03TO PASS S.J. RES. 142, DESIGNATING MARCH 21, 1982 AS AFGHANISTAN DAY, COMMEMORATING THE STRUGGLE OF THE PEOPLE OF AFGHANISTAN AGAINST THE OCCUPATION OF THEIR COUNTRY BY SOVIET FORCES. (MOTION PASSED)S.J.Res. 142 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-12-15TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R.4995, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (MOTION PASSED).H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-12-15TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R.4241, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. SENATE CONCURRED IN THE AMENDMENTS OF THE HOUSE TO SENATE AMENDMENTS NUMBERED 11, 15 AND 24. (MOTION PASSED).H.R. 4241 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-12-04TO PASS H.R.4995 AS AMENDED. (MOTION PASSED). SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-12-04TO AMEND H.R.4995 TO PROVIDE $200,000,000 FOR THE STEALTH BOMBER PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1981-12-04TO AMEND H.R.4995 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR ARMY AMMUNITION REQUIREMENTS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1981-12-04TO AMEND THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT TO H.R.4995 IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, COMMENDING THE MORE THAN 3,500 DELEGATES AND OBSERVERS TO THE 1981 WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON AGING, AS WELL AS THE PRESIDENT AND THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICES, FOR THE IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTION THEY HAVE MADE TO ESTABLISHING GOALS AND PRIORITIES FOR IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING OF OLDER AMERICANS, AND THAT THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CONGRESS, INCLUDING THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING, SHOULD GIVE ITS EARLY AND CAREFUL CONSIDERATION TO THE MORE THAN 600 RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONFERENCE. (MOTION PASSED). SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-12-04TO TABLE THE METZENBAUM AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4995 WHICH IS IN RESPECT TO THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON AGING. (MOTION PASSED). SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-12-03TO TABLE THE NUNN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4995, TO ADD $187,500,000 FOR EXPENSES NECESSARY FOR BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, AIR (CONTINUED) FORCE, INCLUDING MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, LEASE AND OPERATION OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1981-12-03TO AMEND H.R. 4995, TO DELETE THE 3-PERCENT ADD-ON FOR THE COST OVERRUN (ABOVE INFLATION) FOR THE B-1 AND MX PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-12-03TO AMEND H.R. 4995, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TOTAL BUDGET AUTHORITY APPROPRIATED OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE BY TITLES IV AND V OF THE ACT IS REDUCED BY 2 PERCENT; THAT EXCEPT AS MAY BE PERMITTED BY SECTION 733 OR BY REPROGRAMMING, NO ACCOUNT, PROGRAM, OR ACTIVITY SHALL BE REDUCED IN EXCESS OF 5 PERCENT. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-12-03TO AMEND H.R. 4995, TO DELETE FUNDING FOR THE B-1B BOMBER AIRCRAFT PROGRAM AND TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR OTHER PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-12-03TO TABLE THE GLENN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4995, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD NOT TAKE ANY ACTION IN CONNECTION WITH ITS DEFENSE PROGRAMS WHICH WOULD UNDERCUT EXISTING STRATEGIC ARMS LIMITATION AGREEMENTS, UNLESS THE PRESIDENT DETERMINES AND SO INFORMS CONGRESS, (1) THAT THE SOVIET UNION IS NO LONGER EXERCISING THE SAME RESTRAINT, OR (2) THAT SUCH ACTION WOULD BE VITAL TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-12-03TO AMEND H.R. 4995, TO PROVIDE THAT NOT MORE THAN $58,172,487,856 SHALL BE APPROPRIATED FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL AND RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL, AND NOT MORE THAN $63,428,633,943 SHALL BE APPROPRIATED FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-12-03TO AMEND H.R. 4995, TO DELETE ALL FUNDING FOR ANY INTERIM PROGRAM FOR THE BASING OR DEPLOYMENT OF THE MX MISSILE. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1981-12-02TO AMEND THE COHEN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4995 WITH A MODIFIED AMENDMENT. THE MODIFIED AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT $334,000,000 SHALL BE AVAILABLE ONLY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT RELATED TO INITIAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE MX MISSILE IN NONSUPERHARDENED EXISTING SILOS IN A MANER COMPATIBLE WITH A PERMANENT BASING MODE WHICH COULD INCLUDE THE ADDITION TO EXISTING SILOS OF BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE, THE PROVISION OF LOCATION UNCERTAINTY FOR OFFENSIVE MISSILES AND DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS, AND SUPERHARDENING AND SUBSEQUENT DEPLOYMENT IN A PERMANENT BASING MODE TO BE RECOMMENDED TO THE CONGRESS BY THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE NO LATER THAN JULY 1, 1983. THE ORIGINAL COHEN AMENDMENT LIMITS THE USE OF FUNDS FOR MX BASING. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-12-02TO AMEND H.R. 4995, TO LIMIT THE USE OF FUNDS FOR MX BASING. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1981-12-02TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PRYOR AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4995, REQUIRING CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING COMPETITION IN PROCUREMENT, WAS GERMANE. (AMENDMENT GERMANE) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-12-02TO AMEND H.R. 4995, TO ADD $74,600,000 TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATIONING OF AN ADDITIONAL ONE-HALF OF ONE CARRIER BATTLE GROUP IN THE INDIAN OCEAN. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1981-12-02TO AMEND H.R. 4995, TO INCREASE BY $60,000,000 THE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THE ARMY'S FORCE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM. (CONTINUED) (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1981-12-02TO TABLE THE HOLLINGS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4995, TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $148, 000,000 FOR PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION FOR THE ARMY. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1981-12-02TO TABLE THE HOLLINGS AMENDMENT TO H.R.4995 TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $148,000,000 FOR PROCUREMENT OF ARMY AMMUNITION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1981-12-01TO TABLE THE DECONCINI AMENDMENT TO H.R.4995 TO EXPRESS THE (CONTINUED) SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE MX MISSILE SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE BASED IN OR NEAR AREAS WITH HIGH POPULATION DENSITY. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-12-01TO TABLE THE BRADLEY AMENDMENT TO H.R.4995 TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO SUBMIT CERTAIN REPORTS TO CONGRESS BY JANUARY 31, 1982. (MOTION PASSED) (CONTINUED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-12-01TO TABLE THE BYRD AMENDMENT TO H.R.4995 TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR EXPENSES NECESSARY FOR BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1981-12-01TO AMEND H.R.4995 TO ADD FUNDS TO PROCURE FOUR ADDITIONAL KC-10A TANKER/CARGO AIRCRAFT IN FISCAL YEAR 1982. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1981-11-30TO AMEND H.R.4995 TO MAKE AVAILABLE $103,500,000 FOR PROCUREMENT OF B-707 AIRCRAFT, TO PROVIDE FOR ENGINES AND PARTS FOR KC-135 AIRCRAFT, AND $46,800,000 FOR INSTALLMENT (CONTINUED) OF MODIFICATION KITS IN SUCH AIRCRAFT. (MOTION FAILED). SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1981-11-30TO AMEND H.R.4995, A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ON THE REACTIVATION OF THE U.S.S.{{IOWA}}. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 19H.R. 4995 · 97th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1981-11-20TO AMEND H.J.RES.357 BY REDUCING BY 4 PERCENT THE TOTAL FUNDS APPROPRIATED OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE BY THE JOINT RESOLUTION, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, NAMELY, THAT IT WILL (CONTINUED) NOT APPLY TO BUDGET AUTHORITY PROVIDED FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS AND RELATED AGENCIES INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATION ACT, 1982; THE TITLE IV OF THE COMMERCE, STATE, JUSTICE, AND JUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1982; THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM; AND THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CARE ACCOUNT, ACTIVITY, PROGRAM OR PROJECT. (MOTION PASSED). SEE NOTE(S) 18H.J.Res. 357 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-11-12TO AGREE TO THE RESOLUTION OF RATIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL I TO THE TREATY FOR THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN LATIN AMERICA (THE TREATY OF TLATELOCO), WITH UNDERSTANDINGS, SIGNED MAY 26, 1977. (TREATY RATIFIED; 2/3 REQUIRED)97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1981-11-05TO PASS H.R.3455, AFTER STRIKING ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE TEXT OF S.1408, THE SENATE COMPANION MEASURE AS AMENDED, AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (MOTION PASSED).S. 1408 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-11-05TO AMEND S.1408, A COMPANION MEASURE AND SUBSTITUTE TEXT OF H.R.3455 WHICH AUTHORIZES FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR (CONTINUED) MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, BY STRIKING THE PORTION WHICH WAIVES THE PROVISIONS OF THE DAVIS-BACON ACT AS THEY RELATE TO MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO AFTER THE DATE OF ENACTMENT. (MOTION PASSED).H.R. 3455 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-09-30TO AMEND S. 1196, BY EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD SEEK AN EXPLANATION FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF THE SOVIET UNION ON THE REPORTS THAT IT HAS USED OR HAS PREPARED TO USE BIOLOGICAL OR CHEMICAL WEAPONS AGAINST THE PEOPLES OF LAOS, CAMBODIA, AFGHANISTAN, AND THE SOVIET UNION. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 12S. 1196 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-09-11TO PASS S. 1181, TO INCREASE THE PAY ALLOWANCES AND BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1181 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-06-19TO AMEND S. 921, THE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR FISCAL 1982, BY PROVIDING THAT NOTHING IN THE ACT SHALL BE INTERPRETED TO LIMIT IN ANY MANNER THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN ENFORCING THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. (MOTION FAILED)S. 921 · 97th CongressNayDirection not readable
1981-06-16TO PASS S. 921, THE SENATE COMPANION BILL TO H.R. 3499, TO PROVIDE MEDICAL COVERAGE TO VIETNAM VETERANS EXPOSED TO THE HERBICIDE AGENT ORANGE AND TO CONTINUE READJUSTMENT COUNSELING CENTERS FOR VIETNAM VETERANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3499 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-06-16TO AMEND S.921, THE SENATE COMPANION BILL TO H.R. 3499, WHICH IMPROVES CERTAIN PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO VETERANS, BY EXTENDING FOR THREE YEARS THE PERIOD IN WHICH VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS MAY REQUEST READJUSTMENT COUNSELING AND RELATED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND BY PROVIDING FOR APPROPRIATE TRANSITION INTO VA HEALTH CARE FACILITIES OF THE READJUSTMENT COUNSELING PROGRAM FOR VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS DURING THE LAST YEAR THAT SUCH VETERANS WOULD BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3499 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-06-16TO AMEND S.921, THE SENATE COMPANION BILL TO H.R. 3499, WHICH IMPROVES CERTAIN PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO VETERANS, BY PROVIDING CERTAIN HEALTH-CARE ELIGIBILITY AND OUTPATIENT CARE PRIORITY TO VETERANS FOR DISABILITIES LINKED TO THEIR EXPOSURE TO AGENT ORANGE OR OTHER TOXIC SUBSTANCES IN VIETNAM, OR TO NUCLEAR WEAPONS TEST RADIATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3499 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-06-16TO AMEND S. 921, THE SENATE COMPANION BILL TO H.R. 3499, WHICH IMPROVES CERTAIN PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO VETERANS, BY INCREASING THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF SEVERICEMEN'S GROUP LIFE INSURANCE AND VETERANS' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE FROM $20,000 TO $35,000. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3499 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-05-14TO PASS S. 815, AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR MILITARY PROCURMENT PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 815 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-05-14TO AMEND S. 815 BY PERMITTING, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR, THE USE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FUNDS TO BE USED UNDER CERTAIN TYPES OF CONTRACTS TO TO RELIEVE ECONOMIC DISLOCATIONS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 815 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1981-05-14TO TABLE LEVIN AMENDMENT TO S. 815 THAT REDUCES THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS THAT MAY BE EXPENDED IN FISCAL YEAR 1982 IN FISCAL YEAR 1982 FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE. (MOTION TABLED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 815 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-05-14TO AMEND S. 815, BY PROVIDING FOR UNIT COST REPORTS TO HELP CONTROL THE INCREASNG COSTS OF MAJOR DEFENSE SYSTEMS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 815 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1981-05-13TO AMEND S. 815, FISCAL 1982 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, BY $50 MILLION FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF AIRBORNE AND SPACED-BASED LASER WEAPONS AND TO DIRECT THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR THOSE WEAPONS PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 815 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-05-13TO TABLE LEVIN AMENDMENT TO S. 815, REQUIRING APPROVAL BY BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS WIH REGARD TO THE BASING MODE FOR THE MX MISSILE. (MOTION FAILED) SEE NOTE(S) 4S. 815 · 97th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1981-04-07TO TABLE BUMPERS AMENDMENT TO S. 694, SUPPLEMENTAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS, THAT PROHIBITS USE OF FUNDS FOR THE REACTIVATION OF THE BATTLESHIP U.S.S. NEW JERSEY. (MOTION PASSED)S. 694 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1981-04-07TO TABLE PRESSLER AMENDMENT TO S. 694, AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS FOR FISCAL 1981 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, AND SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS FOR FISCAL 1981 FOR MILITARY PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, THAT DELETES FUNDING FOR THE MX MISSILE SYSTEM. (MOTION PASSED)S. 694 · 97th CongressYeaMilitary expansion

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