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William L. Owens on Defense & War Powers

DemocratNY

Defense & War Powers47 votes · 87.6/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

443 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 47 of them counted toward the score above: 42 toward “Military expansion” and 5 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 396 did not count: 396 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 0 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
2010-05-24Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans ActH.R. 1017 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-24Expressing the sense of Congress that a grateful Nation supports and salutes Sons and Daughters in Touch on its 20th Anniversary that is being held on Father’s Day, 2010, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, the District of ColumbiaH.Con.Res. 278 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-12To clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverageH.R. 5014 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-11Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in May as National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day to honor those who are serving and have served in the noble and self-sacrificing profession of Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the United States Armed ForcesH.Res. 1294 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-04Honoring the USS New Mexico as the sixth Virginia-class submarine commissioned by the U.S. Navy to protect and defend the United StatesH.Res. 1132 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-04-28Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act of 2010H.R. 5013 · 111th Congress · On PassageYeaDirection not readable
2010-04-28Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act of 2010H.R. 5013 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2010-04-28Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act of 2010H.R. 5013 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2010-04-28Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value in Every Acquisition Act of 2010H.R. 5013 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2010-04-21To 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 purposesS. 1963 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-03-25Major Charles R. Soltes, Jr., O.D. Department of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation CenterH.R. 4360 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassDid not voteDirection not readable
2010-03-24National Guard Employment Protection Act of 2009H.R. 1879 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-03-23Energy Jobs for Veterans ActH.R. 4592 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-03-23Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act of 2009H.R. 3976 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-03-23Recognizing and honoring the Blinded Veterans Association on its 65th anniversary of representing blinded veterans and their familiesH.J.Res. 80 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2010-03-22Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2010H.R. 4667 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2010-03-22End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2010H.R. 4810 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2010-03-21Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all people in the United States should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroadH.Res. 1119 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-03-21Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo JimaH.Res. 1099 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-03-21Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who were shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured buy subsequently escapedH.Res. 925 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-03-21Supporting the goals and ideals of a Cold War Veterans Recognition Day to honor the sacrifices and contributions made by members of the Armed Forces during the Cold War and encouraging the people of the U.S. to participate in local and national activities honoring the sacrifices and contributions of those individualsH.Res. 900 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-03-10Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from AfghanistanH.Con.Res. 248 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayMilitary expansion
2010-03-10Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 248) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from AfghanistanH.Res. 1146 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2010-03-04Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the service and sacrifice of the members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Air National GuardH.Res. 699 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2010-03-03Congratulating the United States Military Academy at West Point on being named by Forbes magazine as America’s Best College for 2009H.Res. 747 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2010-02-26Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a NationH.Con.Res. 238 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeDid not voteDirection not readable
2010-02-26Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2701 · 111th Congress · On PassageYeaMilitary expansion
2010-02-26Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2701 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2010-02-26Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2701 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2010-02-26Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2701 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2010-02-26Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010H.R. 2701 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2010-02-23Recognizing the bravery and efforts of the United States Armed Forces, local first responders, and other members of Operation Unified Response for their swift and coordinated action in light of the Haiti earthquakeH.Res. 1066 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeDid not voteDirection not readable
2009-12-16Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesH.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Concurring in the Senate Amendment with an AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2009-12-08Recognizing the United States Air Force and Dyess Air Force Base for their success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations during Energy Awareness MonthH.Res. 845 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2009-12-08Recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 373rd anniversaryH.Res. 940 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2009-12-08Commending the soldiers and civilian personnel stationed at Fort Gordon and their families for their service and dedication to the United States and recognizing the contributions of Fort Gordon to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and its role as a pivotal communications training installationH.Con.Res. 206 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2009-12-08Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the activation of Echo Company of the 100th Battalion of the 442d Infantry, and the sacrifice of the soldiers and families in support of the United StatesH.Con.Res. 199 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2009-12-02Supportinhg the goals and ideals of National Military Family MonthH.Res. 861 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2009-12-02Congratulating the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 1,000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrolsH.Con.Res. 129 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2009-12-02Recognizing the exemplary service of the soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory) of the United States Army during World War IIH.Res. 494 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2009-11-19Reserve Officers Association Modernization Act of 2009S. 1599 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2009-11-17Expressing the gratitude of the House of Representatives for the service to our Nation of the Coast Guard and Marine Corps aircraft pilots and crewmembers lost off the coast of California on October 29, 2009, and for other purposesH.Res. 891 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2009-11-07Honoring the lives of the brave soldiers and civilians of the United States Army who died or were wounded in the tragic attack of November 5, 2009 at Fort Hood, Texas.H.Res. 895 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection 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.