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Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski on Defense & War Powers

RepublicanAK

Defense & War Powers333 votes · 82.3/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

608 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 333 of them counted toward the score above: 256 toward “Military expansion” and 77 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 275 did not count: 264 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
2010-09-21An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.S. 3454 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2010-05-27To require a plan for the safe, orderly, and expeditious redeployment of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan.H.R. 4899 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2009-12-19A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2009-12-19A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the MotionNayMilitary restraint
2009-12-19A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary expansion
2009-12-18A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayMilitary restraint
2009-12-17A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the MotionNayMilitary restraint
2009-12-16A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
2009-12-15A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2009-12-08A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2009-12-05A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2009-12-04A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2009-12-03A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2009-11-21A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayDirection not readable
2009-11-19A bill 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 purposes.S. 1963 · 111th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2009-11-19To transfer funding for the United Nations contributions to offset costs of providing assistance to family caregivers of disabled veterans.S. 1963 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-11-17A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2009-11-17To prohibit the use of funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act to construct or modify a facility in the United States or its territories to permanently or temporarily hold any individual held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.H.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
2009-11-17To increase by $50,000,000 the amount available for the Department of Veterans Affairs for minor construction projects for the purpose of converting unused Department of Veterans Affairs structures into housing with supportive services for homeless veterans, and to provide an offset.H.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-11-16A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On the MotionNayMilitary restraint
2009-11-16To require public disclosure of certain reports.H.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-10-22To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes.H.R. 2647 · 111th Congress · On the Conference ReportDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2009-10-22To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes.H.R. 2647 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2009-10-06A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2009-10-06To strike funding for the MARIAH Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Development Program.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2009-10-06To provide full and open competition for congressionally directed spending items.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-10-06To strike amounts available for procurement of C-17 aircraft in excess of the amount requested by the President in the budget for fiscal year 2010.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2009-10-06To restore $166,000,000 for the Armed Forces to prepare for and conduct combat operations, by eliminating low-priority congressionally directed spending items for all operations and maintenance accounts.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2009-10-06To ensure transparency and accountability by providing that each member of Congress and the Secretary of Defense has the ability to review $1,500,000,000 in taxpayer funds allocated to the National Guard and Reserve components of the Armed Forces.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-10-06To limit the early retirement of tactical aircraft.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2009-10-06To prohibit the use of funds for any Federal contract with Halliburton Company, KBR, Inc., any of their subsidiaries or affiliates, or any other contracting party if such contractor or a subcontractor at any tier under such contract requires that employees or independent contractors sign mandatory arbitration clauses regarding certain claims.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-10-06To prohibit the use of funds for the Center on Climate Change and National Security of the Central Intelligence Agency.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-10-01To provide for testimony before Congress on the additional forces and resources required to meet United States objectives with respect to Afghanistan and Pakistan.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-10-01Relating to hearings on strategy and resources with respect to Afghanistan and Pakistan.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2009-09-30To strike amounts available for procurement of C-17 aircraft in excess of the amount requested by the President in the budget for fiscal year 2010 and to make such amounts available instead for operation and maintenance in accordance with amounts requested by the President in that budget and for Operation and Maintenance, Army, for overseas contingent operations.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2009-07-23An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2009-07-23To repeal the sunset of authority to provide fire resistant rayon fiber for the production of uniforms from foreign sources.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-07-23To provide for the continued development of a competitive propulsion system for the Joint Strike Fighter program and additional amounts, with an offset, for UH-1Y/AH-1Z rotary wing aircraft and Joint Strike Fighter program management reserves.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2009-07-22To express the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of State should redesignate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-07-22To express the sense of the Senate that the United States should fully enforce existing sanctions, and should explore additional sanctions, with respect to North Korea and to require a review to determine whether North Korea should be re-listed as a state sponsor of terrorism.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-07-22To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to allow citizens who have concealed carry permits from the State in which they reside to carry concealed firearms in another State that grants concealed carry permits, if the individual complies with the laws of the State.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-07-21To provide authority to increase Army active-duty end strengths for fiscal year 2010 as well as fiscal year 2011 and 2012.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2009-07-21To strike $1,750,000,000 in Procurement, Air Force funding for F-22A aircraft procurement, and to restore operation and maintenance, military personnel, and other funding in divisions A and B that was reduced in order to authorize such appropriation.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2009-07-20To prohibit assault or battery of a United States serviceman on account of the military service of the United States serviceman or status as a serviceman.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2009-07-16To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2009-07-16To clarify that the amendment shall not be construed or applied to infringe on First Amendment rights.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-07-16To prevent duplication in the Federal government.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-05-20A bill to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposes.S. 454 · 111th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaDirection not readable
2009-05-07A bill to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposes.S. 454 · 111th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2008-09-17An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.S. 3001 · 110th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2008-09-16An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.S. 3001 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2008-09-10To repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation.S. 3001 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2008-09-10To authorize, with an offset, an additional $100,000,000 for Procurement, Defense-wide, and an additional $171,000,000 for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-wide, for near-term missile defense programs and activities.S. 3001 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2008-09-08An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.S. 3001 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2008-07-31An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.S. 3001 · 110th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayMilitary restraint
2008-07-09A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes.H.R. 6304 · 110th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2008-07-09A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes.H.R. 6304 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2008-07-09To stay pending cases against certain telecommunications companies and provide that such companies may not seek retroactive immunity until 90 days after the date the final report of the Inspectors General on the President's Surveillance Program is submitted to Congress.H.R. 6304 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2008-07-09To limit retroactive immunity for providing assistance to the United States to instances in which a Federal court determines the assistance was provided in connection with an intelligence activity that was constitutional.H.R. 6304 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2008-07-09To strike title II.H.R. 6304 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2008-06-25A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes.H.R. 6304 · 110th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2008-05-14To improve educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces and veterans in order to enhance recruitment and retention for the Armed Forces.H.R. 980 · 110th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary expansion
2008-04-24An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance veterans' insurance and housing benefits, to improve benefits and services for transitioning servicemembers, and for other purposes.S. 1315 · 110th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2008-04-24To increase benefits for disabled U.S. veterans and provide a fair benefit to World War II Filipino veterans for their service to the United States.S. 1315 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2008-04-22A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance life insurance benefits for disabled veterans, and for other purposes.S. 1315 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2008-04-03A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.S.Res. 501 · 110th Congress · On the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2008-03-14To restore full funding for the international affairs budget, in support of the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, nuclear nonproliferation, foreign assistance, fighting global AIDS, promoting sustainable development, and other efforts, with an offset.S.Con.Res. 70 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-02-27A bill to require a report setting forth the global strategy of the United States to combat and defeat al Qaeda and its affiliates.S. 2634 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2008-02-13A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.H.R. 2082 · 110th Congress · On the Conference ReportNayMilitary restraint
2008-02-13A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.H.R. 2082 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2008-02-12An original bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to modernize and streamline the provisions of that Act, and for other purposes.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2008-02-12An original bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to modernize and streamline the provisions of that Act, and for other purposes.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2008-02-12To provide for the review of certifications by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2008-02-12To provide for the substitution of the United States in certain civil actions.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2008-02-12To modify the requirements for certifications made prior to the initiation of certain acquisitions.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2008-02-12To strike the provisions providing immunity from civil liability to electronic communication service providers for certain assistance provided to the Government.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2008-02-12To provide safeguards for communications involving persons inside the United States.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2008-02-12To provide a statement of the exclusive means by which electronic surveillance and interception of certain communications may be conducted.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2008-02-07To prohibit reverse targeting and protect the rights of Americans who are communicating with people abroad.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2008-02-07To place flexible limits on the use of information obtained using unlawful procedures.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2008-02-06To modify the sunset provision.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2008-01-28Relative to the extension of the Protect America Act of 2007.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayMilitary restraint
2008-01-28In the nature of a substitute.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2008-01-24An original bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to modernize and streamline the provisions of that Act, and for other purposes.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary restraint
2008-01-22A bill to provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.H.R. 4986 · 110th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2007-12-17An original bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to modernize and streamline the provisions of that Act, and for other purposes.S. 2248 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2007-12-14To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2007-11-16A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.H.R. 4156 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayMilitary restraint
2007-11-16A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.S. 2340 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2007-10-03To safely redeploy United States troops from Iraq.H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2007-10-03To improve the security of United States borders.H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-10-02To prohibit waivers for enlistment in the Armed Forces of individuals with certain felony offenses.H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2007-10-01To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2007-10-01To provide for certain public-private competition requirements.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2007-09-27In the nature of a substitute.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2007-09-27To eliminate wasteful spending and improve the management of counter-drug intelligence.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2007-09-27To require comprehensive study and support for criminal investigations and prosecutions by State and local law enforcement officials.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-09-27To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayDirection not readable
2007-09-26To express the sense of the Senate regarding Iran.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-09-26To express the sense of Congress on federalism in Iraq.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection 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.