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George V. Voinovich

George V. Voinovich on Defense & War Powers

RepublicanOH

Defense & War Powers224 votes · 81.1/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

404 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 224 of them counted toward the score above: 166 toward “Military expansion” and 58 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 180 did not count: 177 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.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
2007-09-27To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2007-09-26To express the sense of the Senate regarding Iran.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-09-26To express the sense of Congress on federalism in Iraq.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2007-09-21To provide for a reduction and transition of United States forces in Iraq.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2007-09-20To safely redeploy United States troops from Iraq.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2007-09-20To express the sense of the Senate that General David H. Petraeus, Commanding General, Multi-National Force-Iraq, deserves the full support of the Senate and strongly condemn personal attacks on the honor and integrity of General Petraeus and all members of the United States Armed Forces.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-09-20To reaffirm strong support for all the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and to strongly condemn attacks on the honor, integrity, and patriotism of any individual who is serving or has served honorably in the United States Armed Forces, by any person or organization.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2007-09-19To express the sense of Congress on Department of Defense policy regarding dwell time.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-09-19To specify minimum periods between deployment of units and members of the Armed Forces deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2007-09-19To restore habeas corpus for those detained by the United States.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayMilitary expansion
2007-08-03A bill entitled "The Protect America Act of 2007".S. 2011 · 110th Congress · On Passage of the BillNayMilitary restraint
2007-08-03A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to provide additional procedures for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence information and for other purposes.S. 1927 · 110th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2007-07-18To provide for a reduction and transition of United States forces in Iraq.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the MotionNayMilitary expansion
2007-07-18To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 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. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the MotionNayMilitary restraint
2007-07-17To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 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. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the MotionNayMilitary restraint
2007-07-17To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 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. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the MotionNayMilitary restraint
2007-07-17To express the sense of the Senate that it is in the national security interest of the United States that Iraq not become a failed state and a safe haven for terrorists.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-07-13Relative to bringing Osama bin Laden and other leaders of al Qaeda to justice.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2007-07-12To provide for the care and management of wounded warriors.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2007-07-12To state the policy of the United States on the protection of the United States and its allies against Iranian ballistic missiles.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2007-07-11To express the sense of Congress on length of time between deployments for members of the Armed Forces.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2007-07-11To limit the length of deployment of members of the Armed Forced for Operation Iraqi Freedom.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2007-07-11To require a report on support provided by the Government of Iran for attacks against coalition forces in Iraq.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2007-07-11To specify minimum periods between deployment of units and members of the Armed Forces for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.H.R. 1585 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayMilitary expansion
2007-05-17Expressing the sense of the Congress that no action should be taken to undermine the safety of the Armed Forces of the United States or impact their ability to complete their assigned or future missions.H.R. 2206 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2007-04-17An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.S. 372 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayMilitary restraint
2007-04-16An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.S. 372 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayMilitary restraint
2007-04-12An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.S. 372 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2007-03-29To appropriate an additional $1,500,000,000 for Procurement, Marine Corps, to accelerate the procurement of an additional 2,500 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles for the Armed Forces.H.R. 1591 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2007-03-27To strike language that would tie the hands of the Commander-in-Chief by imposing an arbitrary timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq, thereby undermining the position of American Armed Forces and jeopardizing the successful conclusion of Operation Iraqi Freedom.H.R. 1591 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2007-03-15A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that no funds should be cut off or reduced for American Troops in the field which would result in undermining their safety or their ability to complete their assigned mission.S.Con.Res. 20 · 110th Congress · On the Concurrent ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2007-03-15A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that no action should be taken to undermine the safety of the Armed Forces of the United States or impact their ability to complete their assigned or future missions.S.Res. 107 · 110th Congress · On the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2007-03-15A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq.S.J.Res. 9 · 110th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionNayDirection not readable
2007-03-14A joint resolution to revise United States policy on Iraq.S.J.Res. 9 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2006-11-16To require as a precondition to United States-India peaceful atomic energy cooperation determinations by the President that United States nuclear cooperation with India does nothing to assist, encourage, or induce India to manufacture or acquire nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices.S. 3709 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2006-09-29A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2006-09-28A bill to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war, and for other purposes.S. 3930 · 109th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2006-09-28To provide for the protection of United States persons in the implementation of treaty obligations.S. 3930 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2006-09-28To prohibit the establishment of new military commissions after December 31, 2011.S. 3930 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2006-09-28To provide for congressional oversight of certain Central Intelligence Agency programs.S. 3930 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2006-09-28To strike the provision regarding habeas review.S. 3930 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2006-09-27In the nature of a substitute.S. 3930 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2006-09-07A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2006-09-07To make available an additional $65,400,000 for additional appropriations for Aircraft Procurement, Air Force, for the procurement of Predators for Special Operations forces, and to designate the amount as an emergency requirement.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2006-09-07To make available up to an additional $700,000,000 for Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities to combat the growth of poppies in Afghanistan, to eliminate the production and trade of opium, and heroin, and to prevent terrorists from using the proceeds for terrorist activities in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere, and to designate the additional amount as emergency spending.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary restraint
2006-09-07To prohibit the use of funds for a public relations program designed to monitor news media in the United States and the Middle East and create a database of news stories to promote positive coverage of the war in Iraq.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2006-09-07To enhance intelligence community efforts to bring Osama bin Laden and other key leaders of al Qaeda to the justice they deserve.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2006-09-06To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into or carry out a contract for the performance by a contractor of any base operation support service at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital pursuant to a private-public competition conducted under Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76 that was initiated on June 13, 2000, and has the solicitation number DADA 10-03-R-0001.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2006-09-06To include information on civil war in Iraq in the quarterly reports on progress toward military and political stability in Iraq.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2006-09-06To protect civilian lives from unexploded cluster munitions.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2006-08-03To make available from Operation and Maintenance, Navy, up to an additional $3,000,000 to fund improvements to physical security at Navy recruiting stations and to improve data security.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2006-08-03To make available from Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy, up to $77,000,000 for the Conventional Trident Modification Program.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2006-08-03To require notice to Congress and the public on earmarks of funds available to the Department of Defense.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-08-03To prohibit the use of funds by the United States Government to enter into an agreement with the Government of Iraq that would subject members of the Armed Forces to the jurisdiction of Iraq criminal courts or punishment under Iraq law.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-08-03To ensure the fiscal integrity of travel payments made by the Department of Defense.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-08-03To limit the funds available to the Department of Defense for expenses relating to conferences.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayMilitary restraint
2006-08-02To appropriate, with an offset, an additional $2,000,000 for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army for the improvement of imaging for traumatic brain injuries.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary restraint
2006-08-02To make available an additional $6,700,000,000 to fund equipment reset requirements resulting from continuing combat operations, including repair, depot, and procurement activities.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2006-08-02To provide $1,829,100,000 for the Army National Guard for the construction of 370 miles of triple-layered fencing, and 461 miles of vehicle barriers along the southwest border.H.R. 5631 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2006-06-22An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2006-06-22To provide, with an offset, additional funding for missile defense testing and operations.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2006-06-22To authorize multiyear procurement of F-22A fighter aircraft and F-119 engines.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2006-06-22An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2006-06-22To state the sense of Congress on United States policy on Iraq.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2006-06-22To require the redeployment of United States Armed Forces from Iraq in order to further a political solution in Iraq, encourage the people of Iraq to provide for their own security, and achieve victory in the war on terror.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2006-06-21To promote job creation and small business preservation in the adjustment of the Federal minimum wage.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-06-21To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2006-06-20To express the sense of Congress that the Government of Iraq should not grant amnesty to persons known to have attacked, killed, or wounded members of the Armed Forces of the United States.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-06-20To affirm the Iraqi Government position of no amnesty for terrorists who have attacked U.S. forces.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-06-20To establish a special committee of the Senate to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2006-06-15To require the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from Iraq and urge the convening of an Iraq summit.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2006-06-15To state the policy of the United States on the nuclear programs of Iran.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-06-15To authorize, with an offset, assistance for prodemocracy programs and activities inside and outside Iran, to make clear that the United States supports the ability of the people of Iran to exercise self-determination over their form of government, and to make enhancements to the Iran-Libya Sanctions Act of 1996.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2006-06-14To require regular budgeting for ongoing military operations.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2006-06-14To improve Federal contracting and procurement by eliminating fraud and abuse and improving competition in contracting and procurement and by enhancing administration of Federal contracting personnel.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2006-06-13To express the sense of Congress that the United States Armed Forces, the intelligence community, and other agencies, as well as the coalition partners of the United States and the Iraqi Security Forces should be commended for their actions that resulted in the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the leader of the al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorist organization and the most wanted terrorist in Iraq.S. 2766 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-04-27To express the sense of the Senate on requests for funds for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan for fiscal years after fiscal year 2007.H.R. 4939 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-03-01A bill to clarify that individuals who receive FISA orders can challenge nondisclosure requirements, that individuals who receive national security letters are not required to disclose the name of their attorney, that libraries are not wire or electronic communication service providers unless they provide specific services, and for other purposes.S. 2271 · 109th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary restraint
2006-03-01To establish the enactment date of the Act.S. 2271 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-02-28A bill to clarify that individuals who receive FISA orders can challenge nondisclosure requirements, that individuals who receive national security letters are not required to disclose the name of their attorney, that libraries are not wire or electronic communication service providers unless they provide specific services, and for other purposes.S. 2271 · 109th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary restraint
2006-02-16A bill to clarify that individuals who receive FISA orders can challenge nondisclosure requirements, that individuals who receive national security letters are not required to disclose the name of their attorney, that libraries are not wire or electronic communication service providers unless they provide specific services, and for other purposes.S. 2271 · 109th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary restraint
2005-12-21A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.H.R. 2863 · 109th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2005-12-21A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.H.R. 2863 · 109th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2005-12-19To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 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.H.R. 1815 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2005-12-19A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.H.R. 2863 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2005-11-15An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.S. 1042 · 109th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2005-11-15In the nature of a substitute.S. 1042 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2005-11-15To provide for judicial review of detention of enemy combatants.S. 1042 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2005-11-15To clarify and recommend changes to the policy of the United States on Iraq and to require reports on certain matters relating to Iraq.S. 1042 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2005-11-15To clarify and recommend changes to the policy of the United States on Iraq and to require reports on certain matters relating to Iraq.S. 1042 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2005-11-10Relating to the review of the status of detainees of the United States Government.S. 1042 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2005-11-10To require reports on clandestine facilities for the detention of individuals captured in the global war on terrorism.S. 1042 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2005-11-10To modify the multiyear procurement authority for C-17 aircraft.S. 1042 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2005-11-10To establish a special committee of the Senate to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism.S. 1042 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2005-11-09To provide for eligibility for retired pay for non-regular service.S. 1042 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2005-11-09To reduce the eligibility age for receipt of non-regular military service retired pay for members of the Ready Reserve in active federal status or on active duty for significant periods.S. 1042 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2005-11-09To restate United States policy on the use of riot control agents by members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.S. 1042 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2005-11-09To ensure by law the ability of the military service academies to include the offering of a voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities.S. 1042 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2005-11-08To make available, with an offset, an additional $50,000,000 for Operation and Maintenance for Cooperative Threat Reduction.S. 1042 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2005-11-08To provide for a report on the establishment of a Deputy Secretary of Defense for Management.S. 1042 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection 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.