← Mike Thompson
Mike Thompson on Defense & War Powers
DemocratCA
Defense & War Powers232 votes · 59.6/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion
1,691 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 232 of them counted toward the score above: 142 toward “Military expansion” and 90 toward “Military restraint”.
The other 1,459 did not count: 1,456 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 3 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.
| Date | What was voted on | Voted | Counted as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-23 | To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a list of organizations that provide scholarships to veterans and their survivorsH.R. 1172 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-06-23 | Women Veterans Health Care Improvement ActH.R. 1211 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-06-23 | Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009H.R. 1016 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-06-23 | Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009S. 407 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-06-16 | Homes for Heroes Act of 2009H.R. 403 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-06-03 | Expressing sympathy to the victims, families, and friends of the tragic act of violence at the combat stress clinic at Camp Liberty, Iraq, on May 11, 2009H.Res. 471 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-05-21 | Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform ActS. 454 · 111th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-05-19 | Urging all Americans and people of all nationalities to visit the national cemeteries, memorials, and markers on Memorial Day.H.Res. 360 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-05-19 | Veterans Employment Rights Realignment ActH.R. 1089 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-05-14 | To grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War IIH.R. 347 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-05-14 | Recognizing Armed Forces Day and the exemplary service of the members of the United States Armed ForcesH.Res. 377 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-05-13 | To improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposesS. 454 · 111th Congress · Authorizing Conferees to Close Meetings | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-05-13 | Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation MonthH.Con.Res. 84 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-04-27 | Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic accident of the steamboat ship SS SultanaH.Res. 329 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2009-03-11 | Urging the President to designate 2009 as the “Year of the Military Family”H.Con.Res. 64 · 111th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-09-25 | Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the tragic October 1983 terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, LebanonH.Res. 1421 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-09-24 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009S. 3001 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2008-09-23 | Filipino Veterans Equity Act 2008H.R. 6897 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-09-15 | Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United StatesH.Con.Res. 390 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-09-15 | Honoring the dedication and outstanding work of military support groups across the country for their steadfast support of the members of our Armed Forces and their familiesH.Res. 1200 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-09-10 | Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008S. 2617 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-09-10 | Rural Veterans Access to Care ActH.R. 1527 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-08-01 | Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriation, FY 2009H.R. 6599 · 110th Congress · On Passage | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2008-08-01 | Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriation, FY 2009H.R. 6599 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-08-01 | Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009H.R. 6599 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2008-08-01 | Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009H.R. 6599 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2008-08-01 | Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009H.R. 6599 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2008-08-01 | Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009H.R. 6599 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2008-07-30 | To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain copayments from veterans who are catastrophically disabledH.R. 6445 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-07-30 | Veterans Disability Benefits Claims Modernization ActH.R. 5892 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-07-29 | To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an Ombudsman within the Department of Veterans AffairsH.R. 2192 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-07-23 | National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008H.R. 6545 · 110th Congress · Table Motion to Reconsider | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-07-23 | National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008H.R. 6545 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-07-16 | Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States Armed ForcesH.Con.Res. 295 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-07-16 | Intelligence Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5959 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2008-07-16 | Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5959 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-07-16 | Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5959 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2008-07-16 | Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5959 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-07-14 | Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed ForcesH.Con.Res. 297 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-07-09 | Homes for Heroes ActH.R. 3329 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-06-26 | Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversaryH.Res. 1291 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-06-20 | FISA Amendments Act of 2008H.R. 6304 · 110th Congress · On Passage | Nay | Military restraint |
| 2008-05-22 | Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,729 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflictH.Res. 986 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-05-22 | Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Passage | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2008-05-22 | Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2008-05-22 | Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-05-22 | Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-05-22 | Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-05-22 | Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-05-22 | Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-05-22 | Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2008-05-22 | Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-05-22 | Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2008-05-22 | Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2008-05-21 | Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization and Lease ActH.R. 5856 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2008-05-21 | Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008H.R. 5826 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-05-21 | Veterans Emergency Care Fairness Act of 2008H.R. 3819 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2008-05-21 | Providing for consideration of H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization, 2009H.Res. 1213 · 110th Congress · On Ordering the Previous Question | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-04-24 | Coast Guard Authorization for 2008H.R. 2830 · 110th Congress · On Passage | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2008-04-24 | Coast Guard Authorization for 2008H.R. 2830 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2008-04-24 | To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and title 18, United States Code, to combat the crime of alien smuggling and related activities, and for other purposes.H.R. 2830 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-04-24 | To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and title 18, United States Code, to combat the crime of alien smuggling and related activities, and for other purposes.H.R. 2830 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-03-14 | To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purpoesH.R. 3773 · 110th Congress · Agree to the Senate Amendment with an Amendment | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2008-03-11 | The Intelligence Authorization Act of 2008H.R. 2082 · 110th Congress · Passage, Objections of the President Not Withstanding | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2008-02-28 | Iraq and Afghanistan Fallen Military Heroes of Louisville Memorial Post Office BuildingH.R. 4454 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-02-14 | Supporting the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans WeekH.Res. 963 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Did not vote | Direction not readable |
| 2008-02-14 | American Braille Flag Memorial ActH.R. 4169 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Did not vote | Direction not readable |
| 2008-02-13 | To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.H.R. 5349 · 110th Congress · On Passage | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2008-02-13 | To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.H.R. 5349 · 110th Congress · Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2008-01-16 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008H.R. 4986 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2007-12-18 | Expressing the unconditional support of the House of Representatives for the members of the National GuardH.Res. 542 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Did not vote | Direction not readable |
| 2007-12-18 | Veterans Guaranteed Bonus ActH.R. 3793 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Did not vote | Direction not readable |
| 2007-12-13 | Intelligence Authorization ActH.R. 2082 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2007-12-13 | Intelligence Authorization ActH.R. 2082 · 110th Congress · Recommit Conference Report With Instructions | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2007-12-12 | National Defense Authorization ActH.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2007-12-12 | Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 1585, National Defense Authorization ActH.Res. 860 · 110th Congress · On Ordering the Previous Question | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2007-12-05 | National Defense Authorization ActH.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2007-12-05 | National Defense Authorization ActH.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On Closing Portions of the Conference | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2007-12-04 | Intelligence Authorization ActH.R. 2082 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2007-11-15 | Responsible Electronic Surveillance That is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effective ActH.R. 3773 · 110th Congress · On Passage | Yea | Military restraint |
| 2007-11-15 | Responsible Electronic Surveillance That is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effective ActH.R. 3773 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2007-11-14 | Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposesH.R. 4156 · 110th Congress · On Passage | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2007-11-14 | Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposesH.R. 4156 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2007-11-14 | Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to the people of Afghanistan and the members of the Wolesi JirgaH.Res. 811 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2007-11-08 | Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference Report | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2007-11-06 | Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should increase basic pay for members of the Armed Forces.H.Con.Res. 162 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2007-11-05 | National Heroes Credit Protection ActH.R. 513 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2007-11-05 | Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Closing Portions of the Conference | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2007-10-23 | Condemning the actions of September 7, 2007, resulting in damage to the Vietnam Veterans War MemorialH.Res. 680 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2007-10-23 | Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention ActH.R. 327 · 110th Congress · Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate Amendment | Yea | Direction not readable |
| 2007-10-02 | To require the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other military leaders, to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for the redeployment of United States Armed Forces in Iraq.H.R. 3087 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | Military restraint |
| 2007-08-05 | Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Passage | Yea | Military expansion |
| 2007-08-05 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2007-08-05 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2007-08-05 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2007-08-05 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2007-08-05 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2007-08-05 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2007-08-05 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction not readable |
| 2007-08-05 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008H.R. 3222 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | Direction 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.