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Kyrsten Sinema

Kyrsten Sinema on Defense & War Powers

IndependentAZ

Defense & War Powers104 votes · 83.8/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

527 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 104 of them counted toward the score above: 87 toward “Military expansion” and 17 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 423 did not count: 423 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
2024-12-18A bill to reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other purposes.H.R. 5009 · 118th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2024-12-16A bill to reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other purposes.H.R. 5009 · 118th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2024-09-19To rescind funds from the Department of Energy loan programs office.H.R. 9468 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2024-07-11A joint resolution to direct the termination of the use of United States Armed Forces for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip that has not been authorized by Congress.S.J.Res. 89 · 118th Congress · On the Point of OrderYeaDirection not readable
2024-04-19A bill to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.H.R. 7888 · 118th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2024-04-19To appropriately address the use of amici curiae in Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court proceedings and to require adequate disclosure of relevant information in Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 applications.H.R. 7888 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2024-04-19To prohibit warrantless access to the communications and other information of United States persons.H.R. 7888 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2024-04-19To prohibit the use of authorities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to surveil United States persons, to prohibit queries under such Act using search terms associated with United States persons, and to prohibit the use of information acquired under such Act in any criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding or as part of any criminal, civil, or administrative investigation.H.R. 7888 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2024-04-19To strike section 25, relating to definition of electronic communication service provider.H.R. 7888 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2024-04-19To strike the prohibition on political appointees being involved in the approval of queries by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.H.R. 7888 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2024-04-19To append the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act.H.R. 7888 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2024-04-19A bill to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.H.R. 7888 · 118th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2024-04-18A bill to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.H.R. 7888 · 118th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2023-12-13A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for military activities of the Department of Defense and 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. 2670 · 118th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2023-12-13A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for military activities of the Department of Defense and 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. 2670 · 118th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2023-12-12A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for military activities of the Department of Defense and 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. 2670 · 118th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2023-12-12A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for military activities of the Department of Defense and 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. 2670 · 118th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary restraint
2023-12-12To modify the effective date.H.R. 2670 · 118th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
2023-12-07A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for military activities of the Department of Defense and 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. 2670 · 118th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2023-12-07A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.S.J.Res. 51 · 118th Congress · On the Motion to DischargeNayMilitary expansion
2023-11-15A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for military activities of the Department of Defense and 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. 2670 · 118th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2023-10-26A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress.S.J.Res. 44 · 118th Congress · On the Motion to DischargeNayMilitary expansion
2023-07-27An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2024 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. 2226 · 118th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2023-07-27To provide for a manager's amendment.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2023-07-27To provide that sums in the Thrift Savings Fund may not be invested in securities that are listed on certain foreign exchanges.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2023-07-27To reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2023-07-27To reauthorize the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2023-07-27To extend the period for filing claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and to provide for compensation under such Act for claims relating to Manhattan Project waste, and to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2023-07-27To amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to funding for the World Trade Center Health Program.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2023-07-27To prohibit allocations of Special Drawing Rights at the International Monetary Fund for perpetrators of genocide and state sponsors of terrorism without congressional authorization.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2023-07-27To prohibit the flying, draping, or other display of any flag other than the flag of the United States at public buildings.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2023-07-27To reduce military spending.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2023-07-27To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a Nuclear Fuel Security Program, expand the American Assured Fuel Supply Program, establish an HALEU for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Demonstration Projects Program, and submit a report on a civil nuclear credit program, and to enhance programs to build workforce capacity to meet critical mission needs of the Department of Energy.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2023-07-26To provide for the independent and objective conduct and supervision of audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations funded with amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to Ukraine for military, economic, and humanitarian aid.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2023-07-26To establish the Office of the Lead Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2023-07-26To provide remedies to members of the Armed Forces discharged or subject to adverse action under the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2023-07-26To provide enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of members of the Armed Forces.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2023-07-25To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to include the Secretary of Agriculture on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and require review of certain agricultural transactions.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2023-07-25To provide for an investment screening mechanism relating to covered sectors.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2023-07-20To limit the availability of funds for the support of Ukraine.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2023-07-20To prohibit the export or sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2023-07-19To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to clarify the meaning of the term "aggregate value" for purposes of the Presidential drawdown authority.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2023-07-19To express the sense of Congress that Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty does not supersede the constitutional requirement that Congress declare war before the United States engages in war.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2023-07-19To require the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2023-07-19To amend the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to expand the ways beryllium sensitivity can be established for purposes of compensation under that Act and to extend the authorization of the Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health of the Department of Labor.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2023-07-18An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2024 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. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2023-04-26A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.S. 326 · 118th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaDirection not readable
2023-04-19A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".S.J.Res. 10 · 118th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2023-03-23To provide for a delayed, conditional repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.S. 316 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2023-03-22To provide for more targeted authority under the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.S. 316 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2023-03-22To repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force.S. 316 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2022-12-15A bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.H.R. 7776 · 117th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2022-12-15A bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.H.R. 7776 · 117th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2022-12-15A bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.H.R. 7776 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2022-12-15Musetta Tia Johnson, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces for a term of fifteen years to expire on the date prescribed by lawPN1657 · 117th Congress · On the NominationYeaDirection not readable
2022-08-02A bill to improve the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and the Children of Fallen Heroes Grant.S. 3373 · 117th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2022-08-02A bill to improve the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and the Children of Fallen Heroes Grant.S. 3373 · 117th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2022-08-02A bill to improve the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and the Children of Fallen Heroes Grant.S. 3373 · 117th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2022-08-02A bill to improve the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and the Children of Fallen Heroes Grant.S. 3373 · 117th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2022-07-28A bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.H.R. 7776 · 117th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2022-07-27A bill to improve the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and the Children of Fallen Heroes Grant.S. 3373 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2022-06-16A bill to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.H.R. 3967 · 117th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2022-06-15A bill to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.H.R. 3967 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2022-06-15In the nature of a substitute.H.R. 3967 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2022-06-13A bill to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.H.R. 3967 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2022-06-07A bill to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.H.R. 3967 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2021-12-15A bill to designate the National Pulse Memorial located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida, and for other purposes.S. 1605 · 117th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2021-12-14A bill to designate the National Pulse Memorial located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida, and for other purposes.S. 1605 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2021-11-29In the nature of a substitute.H.R. 4350 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2021-11-17To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 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. 4350 · 117th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2021-01-21A bill to provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.H.R. 335 · 117th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2021-01-01To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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. 6395 · 116th Congress · On Overriding the VetoYeaMilitary expansion
2021-01-01To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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. 6395 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2020-12-30To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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. 6395 · 116th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2020-12-11To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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. 6395 · 116th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2020-12-11To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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. 6395 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2020-12-03Liam P. Hardy, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces for the term of fifteen years to expire on the date prescribed by lawPN1913 · 116th Congress · On the NominationYeaDirection not readable
2020-12-03Liam P. Hardy, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces for the term of fifteen years to expire on the date prescribed by lawPN1913 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2020-07-23An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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. 4049 · 116th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2020-07-23An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2020-07-23In the nature of a substitute.S. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2020-07-22In the nature of a substitute.S. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2020-07-22To expand the list of diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for which there is a presumption of service connection for veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam.S. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2020-07-22To reduce the bloated Pentagon budget by 10 percent and invest that money in jobs, education, health care, and housing in communities in the United States in which the poverty rate is not less than 25 percent.S. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2020-07-21To restore American leadership in semiconductor manufacturing by increasing federal incentives in order to enable advanced research and development, secure the supply chain, and ensure long-term national security and economic competitiveness.S. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2020-07-21To impose additional conditions and limitations on the transfer of Department of Defense property for law enforcement activities.S. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2020-07-21To reform Department of Defense transfers of personal property to law enforcement agencies.S. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2020-07-01To withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan.S. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2020-06-29An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2020-06-25An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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. 4049 · 116th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2020-05-14A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to prohibit the production of certain business records, and for other purposes.H.R. 6172 · 116th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary restraint
2020-05-14To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to prohibit the use of authorities under such Act to surveil United States persons and to prohibit the use of information acquired under such Act in any criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding or as part of any criminal, civil, or administrative investigation, and for other purposes.H.R. 6172 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2020-05-13To improve the amicus provisions and require the disclosure of relevant information.H.R. 6172 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2020-05-13To remove internet website browsing information and search history from scope of authority to access certain business records for foreign intelligence and international terrorism investigations.H.R. 6172 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2020-05-07A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.S.J.Res. 68 · 116th Congress · On Overriding the VetoYeaMilitary restraint
2020-03-18To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require a social security number for purposes of the child tax credit, to provide the President the authority to transfer funds as necessary, and to terminate United States military operations and reconstruction activities in Afghanistan.H.R. 6201 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2020-02-13A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.S.J.Res. 68 · 116th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionYeaMilitary restraint
2020-02-13To exempt from the termination requirement United States Armed Forces engaged in operations directed at designated terrorist organizations.S.J.Res. 68 · 116th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary restraint
2020-02-12A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.S.J.Res. 68 · 116th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary restraint
2019-12-17An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 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. 1790 · 116th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion

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.