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Tom Udall

Tom Udall on Defense & War Powers

DemocratNM

Defense & War Powers242 votes · 79.1/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

716 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 242 of them counted toward the score above: 161 toward “Military expansion” and 81 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 474 did not count: 470 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 4 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
2009-12-08A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2009-12-05A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2009-12-04A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2009-12-03A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2009-11-21A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.H.R. 3590 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2009-11-19A bill to 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 purposes.S. 1963 · 111th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2009-11-19To transfer funding for the United Nations contributions to offset costs of providing assistance to family caregivers of disabled veterans.S. 1963 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2009-11-17A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2009-11-17To prohibit the use of funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act to construct or modify a facility in the United States or its territories to permanently or temporarily hold any individual held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.H.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2009-11-17To increase by $50,000,000 the amount available for the Department of Veterans Affairs for minor construction projects for the purpose of converting unused Department of Veterans Affairs structures into housing with supportive services for homeless veterans, and to provide an offset.H.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-11-16A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On the MotionNayMilitary restraint
2009-11-16To require public disclosure of certain reports.H.R. 3082 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-10-22To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 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, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes.H.R. 2647 · 111th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2009-10-22To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 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, to provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes.H.R. 2647 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2009-10-06A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2009-10-06To strike funding for the MARIAH Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Development Program.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2009-10-06To provide full and open competition for congressionally directed spending items.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-10-06To strike amounts available for procurement of C-17 aircraft in excess of the amount requested by the President in the budget for fiscal year 2010.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2009-10-06To restore $166,000,000 for the Armed Forces to prepare for and conduct combat operations, by eliminating low-priority congressionally directed spending items for all operations and maintenance accounts.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2009-10-06To ensure transparency and accountability by providing that each member of Congress and the Secretary of Defense has the ability to review $1,500,000,000 in taxpayer funds allocated to the National Guard and Reserve components of the Armed Forces.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2009-10-06To limit the early retirement of tactical aircraft.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2009-10-06To prohibit the use of funds for any Federal contract with Halliburton Company, KBR, Inc., any of their subsidiaries or affiliates, or any other contracting party if such contractor or a subcontractor at any tier under such contract requires that employees or independent contractors sign mandatory arbitration clauses regarding certain claims.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-10-06To prohibit the use of funds for the Center on Climate Change and National Security of the Central Intelligence Agency.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2009-10-01To provide for testimony before Congress on the additional forces and resources required to meet United States objectives with respect to Afghanistan and Pakistan.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2009-10-01Relating to hearings on strategy and resources with respect to Afghanistan and Pakistan.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-09-30To strike amounts available for procurement of C-17 aircraft in excess of the amount requested by the President in the budget for fiscal year 2010 and to make such amounts available instead for operation and maintenance in accordance with amounts requested by the President in that budget and for Operation and Maintenance, Army, for overseas contingent operations.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2009-07-23An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 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. 1390 · 111th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2009-07-23To repeal the sunset of authority to provide fire resistant rayon fiber for the production of uniforms from foreign sources.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2009-07-23To provide for the continued development of a competitive propulsion system for the Joint Strike Fighter program and additional amounts, with an offset, for UH-1Y/AH-1Z rotary wing aircraft and Joint Strike Fighter program management reserves.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2009-07-22To express the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of State should redesignate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2009-07-22To express the sense of the Senate that the United States should fully enforce existing sanctions, and should explore additional sanctions, with respect to North Korea and to require a review to determine whether North Korea should be re-listed as a state sponsor of terrorism.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-07-22To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to allow citizens who have concealed carry permits from the State in which they reside to carry concealed firearms in another State that grants concealed carry permits, if the individual complies with the laws of the State.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-07-21To provide authority to increase Army active-duty end strengths for fiscal year 2010 as well as fiscal year 2011 and 2012.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2009-07-21To strike $1,750,000,000 in Procurement, Air Force funding for F-22A aircraft procurement, and to restore operation and maintenance, military personnel, and other funding in divisions A and B that was reduced in order to authorize such appropriation.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2009-07-20To prohibit assault or battery of a United States serviceman on account of the military service of the United States serviceman or status as a serviceman.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-07-16To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2009-07-16To clarify that the amendment shall not be construed or applied to infringe on First Amendment rights.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-07-16To prevent duplication in the Federal government.S. 1390 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2009-05-20A bill to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposes.S. 454 · 111th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaDirection not readable
2009-05-07A bill to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposes.S. 454 · 111th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2008-09-25Commemorating 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 AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2008-09-24National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009S. 3001 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaMilitary expansion
2008-09-23Filipino Veterans Equity Act 2008H.R. 6897 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2008-09-15Honoring 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 AmendedDid not voteDirection not readable
2008-09-15Honoring 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 AmendedDid not voteDirection not readable
2008-09-10Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008S. 2617 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2008-09-10Rural Veterans Access to Care ActH.R. 1527 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2008-08-01Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriation, FY 2009H.R. 6599 · 110th Congress · On PassageYeaMilitary expansion
2008-08-01Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriation, FY 2009H.R. 6599 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Table Appeal of the Ruling of the ChairYeaDirection not readable
2008-08-01Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009H.R. 6599 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2008-08-01Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009H.R. 6599 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2008-08-01Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009H.R. 6599 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-08-01Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009H.R. 6599 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2008-07-30To 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 AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2008-07-30Veterans Disability Benefits Claims Modernization ActH.R. 5892 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2008-07-29To 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 AmendedDid not voteDirection not readable
2008-07-23National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008H.R. 6545 · 110th Congress · Table Motion to ReconsiderYeaDirection not readable
2008-07-23National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008H.R. 6545 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2008-07-16Expressing 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 AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2008-07-16Intelligence Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5959 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2008-07-16Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5959 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-07-16Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5959 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2008-07-16Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5959 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-07-14Recognizing 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 AmendedDid not voteDirection not readable
2008-07-09Homes for Heroes ActH.R. 3329 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2008-06-26Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversaryH.Res. 1291 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2008-06-20FISA Amendments Act of 2008H.R. 6304 · 110th Congress · On PassageNayMilitary restraint
2008-05-22Recognizing 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 AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On PassageYeaMilitary expansion
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2008-05-22Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009H.R. 5658 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2008-05-21Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization and Lease ActH.R. 5856 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaMilitary expansion
2008-05-21Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008H.R. 5826 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2008-05-21Veterans Emergency Care Fairness Act of 2008H.R. 3819 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaMilitary expansion
2008-05-21Providing for consideration of H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization, 2009H.Res. 1213 · 110th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable
2008-04-24Coast Guard Authorization for 2008H.R. 2830 · 110th Congress · On PassageDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2008-04-24Coast Guard Authorization for 2008H.R. 2830 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsDid not voteDirection not readable
2008-04-24To 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 AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2008-04-24To 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 AmendmentDid not voteDirection not readable
2008-03-14To 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 AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2008-03-11The Intelligence Authorization Act of 2008H.R. 2082 · 110th Congress · Passage, Objections of the President Not WithstandingYeaMilitary expansion
2008-02-28Iraq and Afghanistan Fallen Military Heroes of Louisville Memorial Post Office BuildingH.R. 4454 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2008-02-14Supporting the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans WeekH.Res. 963 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2008-02-14American Braille Flag Memorial ActH.R. 4169 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2008-02-13To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.H.R. 5349 · 110th Congress · On PassageNayMilitary restraint
2008-02-13To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.H.R. 5349 · 110th Congress · Table Appeal of the Ruling of the ChairYeaDirection not readable
2008-01-16National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008H.R. 4986 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaMilitary expansion
2007-12-18Expressing 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 AmendedDid not voteDirection not readable
2007-12-18Veterans Guaranteed Bonus ActH.R. 3793 · 110th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2007-12-13Intelligence Authorization ActH.R. 2082 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2007-12-13Intelligence Authorization ActH.R. 2082 · 110th Congress · Recommit Conference Report With InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2007-12-12National Defense Authorization ActH.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On Agreeing to 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.