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Charles B. Rangel

Charles B. Rangel on Defense & War Powers

DemocratNY

Defense & War Powers875 votes · 63.5/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

2,365 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 875 of them counted toward the score above: 271 toward “Military expansion” and 604 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 1,490 did not count: 1,430 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 60 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
1987-05-06TO AMEND HR 1748, DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF 1988 FUNDS FOR WEAPONS WHICH VIOLATE SALT II UNLESS THE PRESIDENT CAN VERIFY THAT THE SOVIET UNION HAS EXCEEDED SALT II LIMITS.H.R. 1748 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1987-05-06TO AMEND HR 1748, DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO INCREASE TO $302 BILLION THE TOTAL AUTHORIZATION LEVEL FOR DEFENSE BUDGET AUTHORITY IN FISCAL 1988.H.R. 1748 · 100th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1987-05-06TO ADOPT H RES 156, THE RULE TO PROVIDE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF HR 1748, DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, A BILL TO SET FUNDING LEVELS FOR DEFENSE IN FISCAL 1988.H.R. 1748 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-05-05TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE HR 1748, DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, TO REDUCE THE TOTAL FISCAL 1988 DEFENSE BUDGET AUTHORITY TO $288 BILLION.H.R. 1748 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1987-04-30TO ADOPT H RES 152 TO PROVIDE FOR HOUSE FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 1748, DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, A BILL TO ESTABLISH DEFENSE FUNDING LEVELS FOR FISCAL 1988.H.R. 1748 · 100th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1987-03-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 1085, G.I. BILL, A BILL TO PERMANENTLY EXTEND EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS OF THE NEW G.I. BILL OF 1984, MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 1085 · 100th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-10-15TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 2638, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987, CLEARING THE MEASURE FOR SENATE ACTION.S. 2638 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1986-10-15TO AGREE TO H RES 591, THE RULE WAIVING CERTAIN POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO S 2638, THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZATION BILL.S. 2638 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-09-18TO AGREE TO THE MOTION THAT THE CONFERENCE MEETINGS ON HR 4428 BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AT SUCH TIMES AS CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION MAY COME INTO CONSIDERATION, WITH SITTING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS HAVING THE RIGHT TO ATTEND ANY MEETING.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressDid not voteDirection not readable
1986-09-17TO AMEND HR 4759, A BILL MAKING AUTHORIZATIONS FOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES, TO STRIKE LANGUAGE PROHIBITING COVERT AID TO SUPPORT MILITARY OR PARAMILITARY OPERATIONS IN ANGOLA.H.R. 4759 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1986-09-11TO AMEND HR 5484 TO PERMIT THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO ASSIGN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO ASSIST DRUG ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS IN SEARCHES,SEIZURES AND ARRESTS OUTSIDE THE LAND AREA OF THE UNITED STATES IN ENFORCING DRUG LAWS.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-09-11TO AMEND THE BENNETT, FLA. AMENDMENT TO HR 5484, TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO DEPLOY WITHIN 30 DAYS ARMED FORCES EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL SUFFICIENT TO HALT THE UNLAWFUL PENETRATION OF UNITED STATES BORDERS BY AIRCRAFT AND VESSELS CARRYING NARCOTICS.H.R. 5484 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1986-08-15TO PASS HR 4428, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE $285 BILLION IN APPROPRATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987 FOR THE ARMED FORCES FOR PROCUREMENT, FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TESTING, AND EVALUATION, FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AND FOR WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS, AND TO PRESCRIBE PERSONNEL STRENGTHS FOR SUCH FISCAL YEAR FOR THE ARMED FORCES.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1986-08-15TO RECOMMIT HR 4428 TO THE COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT TO PERMIT USE OF ARMED FORCES FOR INTERDICTION OF NARCOTICS AT UNITED STATES BORDERS; AND WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS AGREED TO IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DELETED: THE ASPIN, WISC. AMENDMENT RELATING TO NUCLEAR TESTING; THE DICKS, WASH. AMENDMENT RELATING TO SALT II; THE BROWN (D, CA) AMENDMENT RELATING TO ANTI- SATELLITE WEAPONS; AND THE PORTER, ILL. AMENDMENT RELATING TO CHEMICAL MUNITIONS.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1986-08-15TO AMEND HR 4428, TO CLARIFY THAT FORMER MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES WHO WERE HONORABLY DISCHARGED, AND PERMANENTLY HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS CANNOT BE REFUSED FEDERAL BENEFITS FOR HAVING FAILED TO REGISTER FOR THE SELECTIVE SERVICE.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-08-15TO AMEND HR 4428, TO RAISE THE THRESHOLD FOR APPLICABILITY OF THE DAVIS-BACON ACT (WHICH REQUIRES PAYMENT OF THE LOCAL PREVAILING WAGE FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS) TO MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TO $25,000.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-15TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE HAWKINS (D, CA) AMENDMENT TO HR 4428, TO RAISE THE THRESHOLD FOR APPLICABILITY OF THE DAVIS-BACON ACT (WHICH REQUIRES PAYMENT OF THE LOCAL PREVAILING WAGE FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS) TO MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FROM $2,000 TO $250,000.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-08-14TO AMEND HR 4428, TO INCREASE THE SET-ASIDE FOR MINORITY BUSINESS CONCERNS FROM 5 PERCENT TO 10 PERCENT OF ALL DEFENSE CONTRACTS AND TO INCLUDE THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SPENDING IN THE SET-ASIDE.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-14TO AMEND HR 4428, TO PROHIBIT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS VIOLATED THE LAW BY FAILING TO REGISTER FOR THE SELECTIVE SERVICE FROM PERFORMING SERVICES UNDER ANY CONTRACT FINANCED WHOLLY OR IN PART BY FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1986-08-14TO AMEND HR 4428, TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TO CARRY OUT THE SERVICE LIFE EXTENSION OF AIRCRAFT CARRIERS IN SHIPYARDS LOCATED ON THE SAME COAST OF THE UNITED STATES ON WHICH THOSE CARRIERS ARE HOMEPORTED.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-08-14TO AMEND HR 4428, TO PROHIBIT STATE GOVERNORS FROM WITHHOLDING THEIR CONSENT FOR DEPLOYMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD UNITS FOR TRAINING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES ON GROUNDS OF LOCATION, PURPOSE, TYPE, OR SCHEDULE OF SUCH ACTIVE DUTY.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1986-08-14TO AMEND HR 4428, TO REQUIRE THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT TO SPEND NO LESS THAN $10 MILLION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF CARGO BY WAY OF GREAT LAKES PORTS AND THE ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-14TO AMEND HR 4428, TO REQUIRE THAT ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PURCHASED FOR RETAIL SALE ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS BE PURCHASED WITHIN THE STATE IN WHICH THE BASE IS LOCATED.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-08-13TO AMEND HR 4428, TO REQUIRE WITHDRAWAL OVER A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS OF ONE-HALF OF THE UNITED STATES GROUND TROOPS CURRENTLY STATIONED IN EUROPE AND ONE-THIRD OF ALL UNITED STATES GROUND TROOPS STATIONED ELSEWHERE ABROAD, AND TO DEMOBILIZE ONE-HALF OF THE TROOPS WITHDRAWN.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-08-13TO AMEND HR 4428, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONVENTIONAL DEFENSE INITIATIVE BE ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE ORGANIZATION.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-08-13TO AMEND HR 4428, TO INCREASE THE AIR FORCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORIZATION BY $3 MILLION AND EARMARK $9.85 MILLION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES FOR VERIFICATION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS TECHNOLOGIES.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-13TO AMEND HR 4428, TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY, CONSISTENT WITH THE ABM TREATY, TO RECONFIGURE THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE (SDI) PROGRAM AND INITIATE THE DEVELOPMENT, TESTING AND DEPLOYMENT OF SYSTEMS FOR DEFENSE AGAINST ATTACK BY STRATEGIC BALLISTIC MISSILES.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1986-08-13TO AMEND HR 4428, TO PROHIBIT USE OF AUTHORIZED FUNDS FOR PROCUREMENT OF BINARY NERVE GAS WEAPONS UNTIL OCTOBER 1, 1987, AND PROHIBIT THE UNILATERAL REMOVAL BY THE UNITED STATES OF UNITARY CHEMICAL WEAPONS FROM EUROPE UNLESS THEY ARE REPLACED WITH BINARY CHEMICAL WEAPONS.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-08-13TO AMEND HR 4428, TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE DEFENSE BUDGET WITH BUDGET AUTHORITY OF $255.4 BILLION AND OUTLAYS OF $265 BILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 1987.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-13TO AMEND HR 4428, TO PROHIBIT ANTI-SATELLITE TESTS IN SPACE AS LONG AS THE SOVIETS CONTINUE THEIR MORATORIUM ON SUCH TESTS.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-08-12TO AMEND HR 4428, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS TO DEPLOY ANY NUCLEAR WEAPONS THAT WOULD VIOLATE THE LIMITS OF THE SALT II TREATY FOR AS LONG AS THE SOVIET UNION IS IN OBSERVANCE OF THOSE LIMITS.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-08-12TO AMEND HR 4428, TO PROHIBIT USE OF FUNDS TO DEPLOY NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN VIOLATION OF SALT II AT SUCH TIME AS THE SOVIET UNION IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF THE SALT II AGREEMENT.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1986-08-12TO AMEND HR 4428, TO REDUCE THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE (SDI) AUTHORIZATION FROM $3.4 BILLION TO $2.85 BILLION AND REDUCE THE ENERGY DEPARTMENT SDI FUNDING FROM $371 MILLION TO $279 MILLION.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-08-12TO AMEND HR 4428, TO REDUCE THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE (SDI) AUTHORIZATION FROM $3.4 BILLION TO $3.25 BILLION.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1986-08-12TO AMEND HR 4428, TO REDUCE THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT SDI AUTHORIZATION FROM $3.4 BILLION TO $1 BILLION, PROHIBIT STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE (SDI) ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD VIOLATE THE ANTI BALLISTIC MISSILE (ABM) TREATY, AND PROHIBIT CERTAIN TYPES OF EXPERIMENTS.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-08-12TO AMEND HR 4428, TO INCREASE THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE (SDI) AUTHORIZATION FROM $3.4 BILLION TO $4.8 BILLION.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1986-08-11TO AMEND HR 4428, TO TRANSFER ALL FUNDS FOR PROCUREMENT OF THE TRIDENT II D-5 MISSILE TO AN ACCOUNT DESIGNATED FOR PROCUREMENT OF TRIDENT I MISSILES.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-11TO AMEND HR 4428, TO PROVIDE A 5 PERCENT SET-ASIDE OF PROCUREMENT FUNDS TO BE SPENT IN ENTERPRISE ZONES DESIGNATED BY THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-11TO AMEND HR 4428, TO AUTHORIZE $1.5 BILLION FOR THE TRIDENT SUBMARINE PROGRAM, CONTINGENT UPON THE AVAILABILITY OF SUCH SUMS, THROUGH REDUCTIONS IN OTHER AMOUNTS IN THE BILL.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1986-08-11TO AMEND HR 4428, TO PROHIBIT OBLIGATION OF FUNDS FOR PROCUREMENT OF THE BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE UNTIL THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT HAD COMPLETED LIVE-FIRE TESTING AND RESULTS OF THOSE TESTS HAD BEEN REPORTED TO CONGRESS.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1986-08-11TO AMEND HR 4428, TO PROHIBIT USE OF FUNDS FOR PROCUREMENT OF MORE THAN 336 BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLES UNTIL LIVE-FIRE TESTS HAD BEEN CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS OF THOSE TESTS HAD BEEN REPORTED TO CONGRESS.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-08-11TO AMEND HR 4428, TO PROHIBIT OBLIGATION OF FUNDS FOR PROCUREMENT OF T-46 TRAINER AIRCRAFT UNTIL THE AIR FORCE HAS FULLY EVALUATED OTHER COMPETING AIRCRAFT AND TO PROVIDE THAT $151 MILLION OF 1987 AIR FORCE FUNDS BE FOR PROCUREMENT OF ADDITIONAL F-15 OR F-16 AIRCRAFT.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1986-08-11TO AMEND HR 4428, TO STRIKE THE $1.1 BILLION AUTHORIZATION FOR MX MISSILE PROCUREMENT AND PROVIDE $550 MILLION IN INCREASED AUTHORIZATIONS FOR CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS PROGRAMS.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-08-11TO AMEND HR 4428, TO PROHIBIT USE OF ANY FISCAL YEAR 1987 FUNDS FOR TEST MISSILES UNDER THE MX PROGRAM, STRIKE THE $1.1 BILLION AUTHORIZED FOR PROCUREMENT OF MX MISSILES, AND PROVIDE $250 MILLION IN INCREASED AUTHORIZATIONS FOR CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS PROGRAMS.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-08-08TO AMEND HR 4428, TO IMPOSE A ONE YEAR MORATORIUM ON ALL NUCLEAR TESTING BY THE UNITED STATES IN EXCESS OF ONE KILOTON, PROVIDED THAT THE SOVIETS ALSO OBSERVE SUCH A MORATORIUM AND MEET OTHER CONDITIONS OF ENHANCED VERIFICATION.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-08-08TO AMEND HR 4428, TO REDUCE THE TOTAL OUTLAY LEVEL TO $279 BILLION AND RETAIN THE BILL'S BUDGET AUTHORITY LEVEL.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1986-08-08TO AMEND HR 4428, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ARMED FORCES TO REDUCE THE TOTAL OUTLAY LEVEL TO $279 BILLION AND REDUCE BUDGET AUTHORITY TO $285 BILLION.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-08-07TO ADOPT H RES 531,THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 4428, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987 FOR THE ARMED FORCES FOR PROCUREMENT, FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AND FOR WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS, AND TO PRESCRIBE PERSONNEL STRENGTHS FOR SUCH FISCAL YEAR FOR THE ARMED FORCES, WILL BE CONSIDERED.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-07TO AGREE TO CONSIDER H RES 531, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 4428, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987 FOR THE ARMED FORCES WILL BE CONSIDERED. CONSIDERATION OF A PRIVILEGED REPORT CONSIDERED ON THE SAME DAY IT IS PRESENTED TO THE HOUSE REQUIRES A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY OF THOSE PRESENT AND VOTING. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT HAVING VOTED IN FAVOR.) VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-06TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4623, A BILL TO IMPROVE READJUSTMENT COUNSELING FOR VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT HAVING VOTED IN FAVOR.)H.R. 4623 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-06TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 5333, A BILL TO IMPROVE VETERANS' BENEFITS FOR FORMER PRISONERS OF WAR. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT HAVING VOTED IN FAVOR.)H.R. 5333 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-05TO AMEND, AS AMENDED, HR 4428, TO PROVIDE FOR PROCUREMENT REFORM AND THE CREATION OF A POSITION OF ACQUISITIONS CHIEF.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-05TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THE MAVROULES, MASS. AMENDMENT TO HR 4428, TO PROVIDE FOR WEAPONS PROCUREMENT REFORM.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-08-05TO AMEND THE MAVROULES, MASS. AMENDMENT TO HR 4428, TO GIVE PRIORITY TO DOMESTIC FIRMS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN DEFENSE CONTRACTS THAT WOULD BE AWARDED TO FOREIGN FIRMS.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-05TO AMEND THE MAVROULES, MASS. AMENDMENT TO HR 4428, TO STRIKE LANGUAGE RELATING TO CERTIFICATION OF ALLOWABLE INDIRECT COSTS, THAT PLACES CORPORATE FINANCIAL OFFICERS CRIMINALLY LIABLE IF VOUCHERS CONTAINING UNALLOWABLE COSTS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-08-05TO AMEND HR 4428, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REORGANIZATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-08-01TO ADOPT H RES 523, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF HR 4428, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ARMED FORCES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987.H.R. 4428 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-07-23TO AMEND HR 5162, TO TRANSFER $16.3 MILLION FROM NUCLEAR WEAPONS ACTIVITIES TO NUCLEAR ARMS CONTROL VERIFICATION AND SECURITY PROGRAMS.H.R. 5162 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-06-26TO PASS HR 5052, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPT. 30, 1987 AND GRANTING AID TO THE NICARAGUAN CONTRAS.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1986-06-26TO AMEND THE EDWARDS SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO TITLE II, HR 5052, TO PROHIBIT UNITED STATES PERSONNEL FROM ENTERING ANY AREA IN HONDURAS OR COSTA RICA, WITHIN 20 MILES OF THE NICARAGUAN BORDER, FOR THE PURPOSED OF PROVIDING AID OR TRAINING TO THE CONTRAS.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-06-26TO AMEND THE EDWARDS SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO TITLE II, HR 5052, TO PROHIBIT RELEASE OF ANY NEW FUNDS FOR THE CONTRAS UNTIL THERE HAS BEEN A FULL ACCOUNTING FOR PREVIOUSLY RELEASED $27 MILLION IN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-06-26TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TITLE II, OF HR 5052, TO PROVIDE $32 MILLION IN PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN REFUGEES, FOR RESETTLEMENT OF CONTRAS AND FOR THE CONTADORA PEACE PROCESS.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-06-26TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TITLE II, OF HR 5052, TO PROVIDE $100 MILLION IN ASSISTANCE TO THE CONTRAS IN THREE INCREMENTS AND PROVIDE $300 MILLION IN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO COSTA RICA, EL SALVADOR, GUATEMALA AND HONDURAS.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1986-06-25TO AMEND HR 5052, TO REDUCE THE NAVY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATION BY $140 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR THE STRATEGIC HOMEPORTING INITIATIVE.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1986-06-25TO ADOPT H RES 481, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 5052, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, WILL BE CONSIDERED.H.R. 5052 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1986-06-19TO RECOMMIT H CON RES 350 TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT TO EXPRESS THE SUPPORT OF CONGRESS FOR THE EFFORTS OF THE UNITED STATES NEGOTIATORS IN GENEVA TO REDUCE STRATEGIC NUCLEAR WEAPONS BELOW SALT II LIMITS.99th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1986-06-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4384, A BILL TO EXTEND BENEFITS FOR VIETNAM WAR ERA VETERANS UNDER THE VETERANS' READJUSTMENT APPOINTMENTS PROGRAM WHICH ALLOWS FEDERAL AGENCIES TO HIRE THESE VETERANS WITHOUT REQUIRING THEM TO COMPETE ON CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT HAVING VOTED IN FAVOR.)H.R. 4384 · 99th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1986-06-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 2798, A BILL TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT BECAUSE OF THE STATUS OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF A RESERVE COMPONENT OF THE ARMED FORCES OR AS MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT HAVING VOTED IN FAVOR.)H.R. 2798 · 99th CongressDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1986-06-11TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT HR 2591, A BILL AWARDING SPECIAL CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS TO JAN SCRUGGS, ROBERT DOUBEK, AND JOHN WHEELER, FOUNDERS OF THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND, IN APPRECIATION OF THEIR WORK IN BUILDING THE MEMORIAL. (MOTION FAILED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.R. 2591 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-05-21TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S 2416, A BILL RAISING THE CEILING ON 1986 VA MORTGAGE GUARANTEES FROM $17.4 BILLION TO $38.3 BILLION IN ANTICIPATION OF THE DEMAND THROUGH THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)S. 2416 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-04-22TO PASS HR 4420, A BILL TO REVISE THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR NEW MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES.H.R. 4420 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1986-04-22TO AMEND HR 4420 TO AUGMENT THE 1986 AUTHORIZATION FOR EQUIPMENT FOR NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES BY $285 MILLION.H.R. 4420 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1986-02-26TO ADOPT H RES 281, THE RULE ALLOWING FLOOR CONSIDERATION OF H J RES 3, A BILL ORDERING THE RESUMPTION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS TEST BAN NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SOVIET UNION.H.J.Res. 3 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1986-02-25TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4130, A BILL TO INCREASE THE FISCAL 1986 CEILING ON VETERANS' HOME LOAN GUARANTEES FROM $11.5 BILLION TO $18.2 BILLION TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR HOME LOANS. THE INCREASE OFFSETS VA SPENDING CUTS ORDERED UNDER THE GRAMM-RUDMAN-HOLLINGS LAW. PASSED BY TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.H.R. 4130 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-12-18TO APPROVE H RES 345 WHICH EXPRESSES THE SENTIMENT OF CONGRESS CONCERNING THE DEATHS OF MEMBERS OF THE 101ST AIR ASSAULT DIVISION IN AN AIRPLANE CRASH ON DECEMBER 12, 1985. (MOTION PASSED)H.Res. 345 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-12-09MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND TO APPROVE H R 1538, A BILL PROVIDING A 3.4 PERCENT COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCE IN FISCAL 1986 FOR VETERANS RECEIVING DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND FOR SURVIVORS AND DEPENDENTS RECEIVING INDEMNITY COMPENSATION. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 1538 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-11-20TO APPROVE H R 3622 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF REORGANIZATION, A BILL THAT STREAMLINES THE CHANNELS THROUGH WHICH ADVICE IS GIVEN TO THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH FROM THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF. THE BILL INCREASES THE TERM OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF TO 4 YEARS, CREATES A NEW POSITION CALLED THE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN WHO IS THE SECOND RANKING MILITARY OFFICER, AND ALLOWS THE CHAIRMAN TO ADVISE THE PRESIDENT INDEPENDENTLY OF THE OTHER CHIEFS OF STAFF.H.R. 3622 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-11-20AN AMENDMENT TO H R 3622 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF REORGANIZATION THAT ALLOWS THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF TO ASSIGN UNDIVIDED AUTHORITY TO ONE COMMANDER OF A MILITARY OPERATION, AND TO STREAMLINE THE CHAIN OF COMMAND BETWEEN THE COMMANDER AND THE PRESIDENT.H.R. 3622 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-11-19TO APPROVE THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H R 2419. THE REPORT APPROPRIATES FUNDS TO AGENCIES INVOLVED IN INTELLIGENCE; CLARIFIES CERTAIN POLICIES ON AID TO THE CONTRAS; HASTENS THE GRANT OF CITIZENSHIP TO CERTAIN INTELLIGENCE AGENTS; PERMITS THE CIA, OPM AND DOD TO ACCESS STATE AND LOCAL CRIMINAL RECORDS FOR SECURITY CHECKS; AND GIVES THE PERSONNEL OF THE CIA WHO WORK ABROAD AT DANGEROUS POSTS THE SAME RETIREMENT CREDITS THAT FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS HAVE.H.R. 2419 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1985-11-06MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H R 2205, A BILL THAT ESTABLISHES A MEMORIAL TO VETERANS OF THE KOREAN WAR THAT WILL BE BUILT IN WASHINGTON D.C.. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 2205 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-11-06MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H J RES 36 TO ESTABLISH A MEMORIAL TO THE WOMEN OF THE ARMED FORCES THAT WILL BE BUILT IN WASHINGTON D.C. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.J.Res. 36 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-10-30TO APPROVE H R 3629, A BILL THAT APPROPRIATES $276 BILLION TO THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT.H.R. 3629 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1985-10-30AN AMENDMENT TO H R 3629 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS THAT REMOVES $1.746 BILLION THAT IS APPROPRIATED FOR 12 MX MISSLES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3629 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1985-10-30AN AMENDMENT TO H R 3629 FROM THE COMMITTEE OF WHOLE THAT REMOVES $1.746 BILLION THAT IS APPROPRIATED FOR 12 MX MISSLES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3629 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1985-10-29TO APPROVE H RES 299 TO WAIVE ALL POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S 1160. THE BILL APPROPRIATES FUNDING FOR VARIOUS FUNCTIONS AND PROJECTS OF THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT AND DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1160 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-10-29TO APPROVE H R 3606, A BILL THAT CLARIFIES HOW TO APPLY THE SECTION OF THE UNITED STATES CODE THAT IS RELATED TO THE COST AND PRICE MANAGEMENT OF DEFENSE EXPENDITURES. THE BILL IS SUPPOSED TO CLEAR UP AMBIGUITIES IN S 1160 DEFENSE DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZATIONS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1160 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-10-16TO APPROVE H R 3327 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS, A BILL TO APPROPRIATE $8.37 BILLION FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, THE BULK OF WHICH WILL BE APPROPRIATED TO THE ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, AND FAMILY HOUSING. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3327 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1985-10-16TO ADOPT H RES 282 AND WAIVE ALL POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN H R 3327. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3327 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-10-16TO APPROVE H R 1409 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION. THE BILL SETS A LIMIT OF $9.2 MILLION ON SPENDING FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION IN 1986. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1409 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1985-10-07MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT H R 3174 WHICH ALLOWS MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO ARE ON ACTIVE DUTY TO SUE THE GOVERNMENT FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL MALPRACTICE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3174 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-07-11TO AMEND H R 1555 TO CLOSE THE CONFERENCE TO THE PUBLIC ON S. 1160 AT SUCH TIMES AS CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION, EXCEPTING ANY SITTING MEMBER OF CONGRESS. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1160 · 99th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1985-07-11TO INSTRUCT THE HOUSE CONFEREES TO INSIST ON LANGUAGE IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO S. 1160. THIS HOUSE AMENDMENT CREATES A PEACETIME ESPIONAGE OFFENSE WITH A DEATH PENALTY IN THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE. (MOTION PASSED)S. 1160 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1985-06-27TO PASS H R 1872. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1872 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1985-06-27TO AGREE TO THE MARKEY AMENDMENT TO H R 1872, AS AMENDED BY THE DANIEL AMENDMENT. THE MARKEY AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE USE OF FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTIVITY, OR TO SUPPORT ANY ACTIVITY, BY MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN ANY LAND AREA OF HONDURAS THAT IS WITHIN 20 NAUTICAL MILES OF THE LAND BORDER OF NICARAGUA AND HONDURAS UNLESS THERE IS CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER FOR THE UNITED STATES OR ITS CITIZENS OR IF THE AIM IS TO RESPOND, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE INTER-AMERICAN TREATY OF RECIPROCAL ASSISTANCE, TO AN INVASION OF HONDURAS. THE DANIEL AMENDMENT PLACES CERTAIN SAFEGUARADS AGAINST HOSTILE CONFRONTATIONS IN HONDURAS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1872 · 99th CongressYeaMilitary restraint
1985-06-27TO AMEND THE MARKEY AMENDMENT WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. THE MARKEY AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE USE OF FUNDS TO BE EXPENDED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTIVITY, OR TO SUPPORT ANY ACTIVITY, BY MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN ANY LAND AREA OF HONDURAS THAT IS WITHIN 20 NAUTICAL MILES OF THE LAND BORDER OF NICARAGUA AND HONDURAS UNLESS THERE IS CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER FOR THE UNITED STATES OR ITS CITIZENS OR IF THE AIM IS TO RESPOND, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE INTER-AMERICAN TREATY OF RECIPROCAL ASSISTANCE, TO AN INVASION OF HUNDURAS. THE DANIEL AMENDMENT PLACES CERTAIN SAFEGUARDS AGAINST HOSTILE CONFRONTATIONS IN HONDURAS. (MOTION PASSED)99th CongressYeaMilitary expansion
1985-06-27TO AMEND H R 1872 TO LINK MILITARY PAY RAISES WITH CIVILIAN PAY RAISES. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1872 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-06-27TO AMEND H R 1872 TO REPEAL LIMITATIONS ON THE TRANSPORTATION OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES THROUGH GUAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 1872 · 99th CongressNayDirection not readable
1985-06-27TO AGREE TO THE FOLEY AMENDMENT TO H R 1872 AS AMENDED BY THE HUNTER AMENDMENT. THE FOLEY AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE INTRODUCTION OF ARMED FORCES INTO NICARAGUA FOR COMBAT AND PROVIDES THAT NOTHING IN THE AMENDMENT CAN BE UNDERSTOOD TO AFFECT THE PROVISIONS OF THE RIO TREATY. THE FOLEY AMENDMENT ALSO PRESERVES THE AUTHORITY OF THE PRESIDENT TO ACT IN ANY INSTANCE IN WHICH OUR NATIONAL SECURITY, OR THAT OF OUR TERRITORIES OR POSSESSIONS IS THREATENED, AND ALSO TO PROTECT OUR CITIZENS AND OUR EMBASSY IN N ARE THREATENED. THE HUNTER AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE PROVISION THAT THE UNITED STATES CANNOT INTRODUCE ARMED FORCES INTO NICARAGUA FOR COMBAT IF INTRODUCTION IS NECESSARY TO MEET CERTAIN CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGERS SUCH AS THE PRESENCE OF MIG OR SIMILAR AIRCRAFT IN NICARAGUA. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1872 · 99th CongressNayMilitary expansion
1985-06-27TO AMEND THE FOLEY AMENDMENT TO H R 1872. THE FOLEY AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE INTRODUCTION OF ARMED FORCES INTO NICARAGUA FOR COMBAT AND PROVIDES THAT NOTHING IN THE AMENDMENT CAN BE UNDERSTOOD TO AFFECT THE PROVISIONS OF THE RIO TREATY. THE FOLEY AMENDMENT ALSO PRESERVES THE AUTHORITY OF THE PRESIDENT TO ACT IN ANY INSTANCE IN WHICH OUR NATIONAL SECURITY, OR THAT OF OUR TERRITORIES OR POSSESSIONS IS THREATENED, AND ALSO TO PROTECT OUR CITIZENS AND O NICARAGUA IF THEY ARE THREATENED. THE BURTON AMENDMENT PROVIDES AN EXCEPTION TO THE PROHIBITION IF THE PRESIDENT DETERMINES THAT NICARAGUA IS SUPPORTING MILITARY OR TERRORIST OPERATIONS IN EL SALVADOR, HOUNDURAS, OR COSTA RICA.H.R. 1872 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint
1985-06-27TO AMEND THE FOLEY AMENDMENT TO H R 1872. THE FOLEY AMENDMENT PROHIBITS THE INTRODUCTION OF ARMED FORCES INTO NICARAGUA FOR COMBAT AND PROVIDES THAT NOTHING IN THE AMENDMENT CAN BE UNDERSTOOD TO AFFECT THE PROVISIONS OF THE RIO TREATY. THE FOLEY AMENDMENT ALSO PRESERVES THE AUTHORITY OF THE PRESIDENT TO ACT IN ANY INSTANCE IN WHICH OUR NATIONAL SECURITY, OR THAT OF OUR TERRITORIES OR POSSESSIONS IS THREATENED, AND ALSO TO PROTECT OUR CITIZENS AND OUR EMBASSY IN NICARAGUA IF THEY ARE THREATENED. THE HUNTER AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE PROVISION THAT THE UNITED STATES CANNOT INTRODUCE ARMED FORCES INTO NICARAGUA FOR COMBAT IF INTRODUCTION IS NECESSARY TO MEET CERTAIN CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER THE PRESENCE OF MIG OR SIMILAR AIRCRAFT IN NICARAGUA. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 1872 · 99th CongressNayMilitary restraint

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