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John W. Olver on Defense & War Powers

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Defense & War Powers343 votes · 69/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

1,139 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 343 of them counted toward the score above: 149 toward “Military expansion” and 194 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 796 did not count: 787 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 9 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
1992-07-02(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BURTON OF INDIANA AMENDMENT THAT DELETES $10 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO A FOUNDATION FOR APPLIED GERONTOLOGY RESEARCH.)H.R. 5504 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1992-07-02H.R.5504 BY MURTHA (D-PA) -- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1993 (PUB. L. 102-396, APPROVED 10/06/92) (HOUSE REJECTED THE DURBIN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE BY $700 MILLION APPROPRIATIONS FOR DEFENSE AGENCIES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.)H.R. 5504 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1992-06-23MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1993 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 5428, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1993.)H.R. 5428 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaMilitary expansion
1992-06-23MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1993 — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF THE BILL.)H.R. 5428 · 102nd Congress · ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READINGYeaDirection not readable
1992-06-23MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1993 — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE THOMAS OF GEORGIA MOTION THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RISE AND REPORT THE BILL BACK TO THE HOUSE.)H.R. 5428 · 102nd Congress · MOTION TO RISE AND REPORTYeaDirection not readable
1992-06-23(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DORGAN OF NORTH DAKOTA AMENDMENT THAT MAKES AN ACROSS-THE-BOARD CUT IN THE BILL BY 1 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL FUNDS APPROPRIATED.)H.R. 5428 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1992-06-23H.R.5428 BY HEFNER (D-NC) -- MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1993 (PUB. L. 102-380, APPROVED 10/05/92) (HOUSE REJECTED THE BURTON OF INDIANA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CUT $19 MILLION FOR DEFENSE ACCESS ROADS FOR CAMP MCCAIN, MISSISSIPPI.)H.R. 5428 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
1992-06-05NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 5006, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993 FOR MILITARY FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND TO PRESCRIBE MILITARY PERSONNEL LEVELS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993.)H.R. 5006 · 102nd Congress · On PassageNayMilitary restraint
1992-06-05(ON A DEMAND FOR A SEPARATE VOTE, HOUSE AGREED TO THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES THE TOTAL AMOUNT AUTHORIZED BY THE BILL BY $3.5 BILLION AND REQUIRES THE REDUCTION TO COME ENTIRELY FROM FUNDS USED TO SUPPORT STATIONING UNITED STATES TROOPS IN EUROPE, JAPAN, OR KOREA.)H.R. 5006 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1992-06-05(HOUSE REJECTED THE ANDREWS OF MAINE AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO TERMINATE THE PRODUCTION OF B-2 BOMBERS AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE 15 DEPLOYABLE B-2 AIRCRAFT WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY FUNDED THEREFORE REDUCING THE FISCAL YEAR 1993 AUTHORIZATION BY $2.7 BILLION.)H.R. 5006 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1992-06-05(HOUSE REJECTED THE DURBIN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE THE AUTHORIZATION FOR SDI BY $937.5 MILLION .)H.R. 5006 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1992-06-05(HOUSE REJECTED THE DELLUMS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE (SDI) TO BASIC RESEARCH PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE $1.2 BILLION FOR BASIC RESEARCH ON STRATEGIC DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES; TERMINATE THE SDI ORGANIZATION; AND REPEAL THE MISSILE DEFENSE ACT.)H.R. 5006 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1992-06-04(HOUSE REJECTED THE DELLUMS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REDUCE BY 10 PERCENT THE TOTAL AMOUNT AUTHORIZED .)H.R. 5006 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1992-06-04(HOUSE AGREED TO THE FROST AMENDMENT THAT OUTLINES HOW THE $1 BILLION PROVIDED FOR DEFENSE REINVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC CONVERSION ACTIVITIES WOULD BE ALLOCATED, AND INCLUDES THE CREATION OF AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR REINVESTMENT.)H.R. 5006 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1992-06-04(HOUSE REJECTED THE HOPKINS AMENDMENT TO THE FROST AMENDMENT REGARDING ECONOMIC CONVERSION, THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS IN THE AMENDMENT RELATING TO DEFENSE CONTRACTOR HIRING PREFERENCE FOR DISPLACED DEFENSE WORKERS; STRIKE PROVISIONS RELATING TO DEFENSE CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENT TO LIST SUITABLE EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS WITH LOCAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICE OFFICES; STRIKE PROVISIONS RELATING TO NOTICE REQUIRED UPON CANCELLATION OF DEFENSE CONTRACTS; AND STRIKE PROVISIONS RELATING TO SPECIAL EARLY RETIREMENT FOR DISPLACED DEFENSE WORKERS.)H.R. 5006 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1992-06-04(HOUSE AGREED TO THE KOPETSKI AMENDMENT THAT BANS NUCLEAR WEAPONS TESTING FOR ONE YEAR, UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES TO CONGRESS THAT ANY OF THE SOVIET UNION'S SUCCESSOR REPUBLICS HAS CONDUCTED A NUCLEAR TEST.)H.R. 5006 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1992-06-04(HOUSE AGREED TO THE AUCOIN AMENDMENT THAT REINSTATES A DEFENSE DEPARTMENT POLICY IN EFFECT FROM 1982 TO 1988 ALLOWING MILITARY MEDICAL FACILITIES OVERSEAS TO OFFER SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DEPENDENTS STATIONED ABROAD, ABORTION SERVICES WHEN THEY PAY FOR ALL COSTS THEMSELVES, INCLUDING INDIRECT COSTS.)H.R. 5006 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1992-06-04(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MAVROULES AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES A STRATEGY TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN THE UNITED STATES ARSENAL AND THOSE OF OTHER NUCLEAR STATES, AND CALLING FOR A WORLDWIDE END TO THE PRODUCTION OF PLUTONIUM AND ENRICHED URANIUM USED TO MAKE NUCLEAR WEAPONS.)H.R. 5006 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1992-06-04(HOUSE AGREED TO THE ASPIN AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, AUTHORIZING $650 MILLION FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE FORMER SOVIET REPUBLICS IN DISMANTLING THEIR NUCLEAR WEAPONS, AND AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL $100 MILLION, TO BE OFFSET BY A REDUCTION OF $100 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1993 FUNDS FOR DEFENSE AGENCIES, TO COORDINATE TECHNICAL MEANS TO MONITOR NUCLEAR WEAPONS PROLIFERATION.)H.R. 5006 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1992-06-03(HOUSE REJECTED THE EVANS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO SUBMIT TO CONGRESS ANNUAL UNCLASSIFIED REPORTS ON THE UNITED STATES NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE AND UNITED STATES INVENTORIES OF FISSIONABLE MATERIALS.)H.R. 5006 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1992-06-03(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GEPHARDT AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THE ADMINISTRATION TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF UNITED STATES TROOPS STATIONED ABROAD BY 40 PERCENT BY SEPTEMBER 30, 1995.)H.R. 5006 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1992-06-03(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SCHROEDER AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES THE NUMBER OF THE UNITED STATES TROOPS STATIONED IN EUROPE FROM THE CURRENT STATUTORY LEVEL OF 235,700 TO 100,000 IN 1995.)H.R. 5006 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1992-06-03(HOUSE AGREED TO THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES THE TOTAL AMOUNT AUTHORIZED BY THE BILL BY $3.5 BILLION AND REQUIRES THE REDUCTION TO COME ENTIRELY FROM A REDUCTION IN FUNDS USED TO SUPPORT STATIONING UNITED STATES TROOPS IN EUROPE, JAPAN, OR KOREA.)H.R. 5006 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1992-06-03H.R.5006 BY ASPIN (D-WI) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993 ARMAMENT RETOOLING AND MANUFACTURING SUPPORT ACT OF 1992 ARMY NATIONAL GUARD COMBAT READINESS REFORM ACT OF 1992 FORMER SOVIET UNION DEMILITARIZATION ACT OF 1992 WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION CONTROL ACT OF 1992 IRAN-IRAQ ARMS NON-PROLIFERATION ACT OF 1992 CUBAN DEMOCRACY ACT OF 1992 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993 PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993 DEFENSE CONVERSION, REINVESTMENT, AND TRANSITION ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1992 SERVICE MEMBERS OCCUPATIONAL CONVERSION AND TRAINING ACT OF 1992 (PUB. L. 102-484, APPROVED 10/23/92) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE KASICH AMENDMENT THAT INCREASES THE SHARE PAID TO NATO ALLIES AND SOUTH KOREA OF THE COSTS OF STATIONING UNITED STATES TROOPS IN THESE COUNTRIES.)H.R. 5006 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
1992-02-25TRANSFER THE U.S.S. LEXINGTON TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS — H.R.4113 BY ORTIZ (D-TX) -- TRANSFER OF THE U.S.S. LEXINGTON TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, PROVISION (PUB. L. 102-255, APPROVED 3/12/92) (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 4113, AMENDED, TO PERMIT THE TRANSFER BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF THE OTHERWISE APPLICABLE 60-DAY CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW PERIOD OF THE OBSOLETE TRAINING AIRCRAFT CARRIER U.S.S. LEXINGTON TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR USE AS A NAVAL MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL.)H.R. 4113 · 102nd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS AS AMENDEDYeaDirection not readable
1991-11-18DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1992 AND 1993 — H.R.2100 BY ASPIN (D-WI) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEARS 1992 AND 1993 MISSILE DEFENSE ACT OF 1991 WARRANT OFFICER MANAGEMENT ACT MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992 PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992 (PUB. L. 102-190, APPROVED 12/5/91) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2100, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1992 AND 1993 FOR MILITARY ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AND FOR DEFENSE ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, AND TO PRESCRIBE PERSONNEL STRENGTHS FOR SUCH FISCAL YEARS FOR THE ARMED FORCES.)H.R. 2100 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
1991-10-24INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FY 1992 — H.R.2038 BY MCCURDY (D-OK) -- INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEAR 1992 NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION ACT OF 1991 (PUB. L. 102-183, APPROVED 12/4/91) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SHUSTER MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES REGARDING CIA EXPANSION.)H.R. 2038 · 102nd Congress · MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESYeaMilitary expansion
1991-10-16DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS, F.Y. 1992 — H.R.2521 BY MURTHA (D-PA) -- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1992 (PUB. L. 102-172, APPROVED 11/26/91) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MURTHA MOTION THAT THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS BETWEEN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ON H.R. 2521, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1992, BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AT SUCH TIMES AS CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION; PROVIDED THAT ANY SITTING MEMBER OF CONGRESS SHALL HAVE A RIGHT TO ATTEND ANY CLOSED OR OPEN MEETING.)H.R. 2521 · 102nd Congress · CLOSING PORTIONS OF CONFERENCEYeaDirection not readable
1991-10-02DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT AMENDMENTS — H.R.3039 BY CARPER (D-DE) -- DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1991 (THE HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3039, TO REAUTHORIZE THE DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950.)H.R. 3039 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaMilitary expansion
1991-09-16DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1992 AND 1993 — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ASPIN MOTION THAT THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON H.R. 2100 BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AT SUCH TIMES AS CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION, EXCEPT THAT ANY SITTING MEMBER OF CONGRESS SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO ATTEND ANY CLOSED OR OPEN MEETING.)H.R. 2100 · 102nd Congress · CLOSING PORTIONS OF CONFERENCEYeaDirection not readable
1991-09-16DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1992 AND 1993 — H.R.2100 BY ASPIN (D-WI) -- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEARS 1992 AND 1993 MISSILE DEFENSE ACT OF 1991 WARRANT OFFICER MANAGEMENT ACT MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992 PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992 (PUB. L. 102-190, APPROVED 12/5/91) (HOUSE AGREED TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON DICKINSON'S MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES.)H.R. 2100 · 102nd Congress · PREVIOUS QUESTION ON MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESNayDirection not readable
1991-07-31OPERATION DESERT STORM SILVER CONGRESSIONAL COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE KOSTMAYER MOTION TO TABLE THE SYNAR MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON PASSAGE.)H.R. 1107 · 102nd Congress · TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDERYeaDirection not readable
1991-07-31OPERATION DESERT STORM SILVER CONGRESSIONAL COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL — H.R.1107 BY LAROCCO (D-ID) -- PERSIAN GULF CONFLICT CONGRESSIONAL COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL, PROVISION (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1107, AMENDED, ESTABLISHING A SILVER CONGRESSIONAL COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES WHO SERVED IN A COMBAT ZONE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERSIAN GULF CONFLICT.)H.R. 1107 · 102nd Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
1991-07-31INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT, FY 1991 — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE KENNELLY MOTION TO TABLE THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON PASSAGE.)H.R. 1455 · 102nd Congress · TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER CONFERENCE REPORTYeaMilitary expansion
1991-07-31INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT, FY 1991 — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1455, AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991 FOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY STAFF, AND THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYSTEM.)H.R. 1455 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
1991-07-31INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT, FY 1991 — H.R.1455 BY MCCURDY (D-OK) -- INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEAR 1991 (PUB. L. 102-88, APPROVED 8/14/91) (HOUSE AGREED TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE CONFERENCE REPORT.)H.R. 1455 · 102nd Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable
1991-07-30DISAPPROVING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT COMMISSION — H.J.R.308 BY FOGLIETTA (D-PA) -- RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT COMMISSION (HOUSE FAILED TO PASS H.J. RES. 308, DISAPPROVING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT COMMISSION.)H.J.Res. 308 · 102nd Congress · On PassageNayMilitary restraint
1991-07-30OVERSEAS DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT — H.J.R.313 BY ASPIN (D-WI) -- RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT COMMISSION (HOUSE PASSED H.J. RES. 313, PROVIDING THAT THE DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT COMMISSION SHALL MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS IN 1993 AND 1995 FOR THE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT OF MILITARY INSTALLATIONS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.)H.J.Res. 313 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaMilitary restraint
1991-06-19(HOUSE AGREED TO THE KYL AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED BY THE DURBIN AMENDMENT AND THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT, THAT PROHIBITS AID TO THE SOVIET UNION UNLESS THE PRESIDENT MAKES SEVERAL CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING SOVIET UNION POLICY INCLUDING HUMAN RIGHTS, THE BALTIC STATES, MILITARY AID TO NORTH KOREA, CUBA, AFGHANISTAN AND VIETNAM; AND UNLESS THE PRESIDENT DETERMINES THAT IT IS IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST TO PROVIDE SUCH AID TO THE CONTRARY NOTWITHSTANDING.)H.R. 2508 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to 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.