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John W. Warner

John W. Warner on Defense & War Powers

RepublicanVA

Defense & War Powers677 votes · 87.5/100 consistent
Military restraintMilitary expansion

1,183 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Defense & War Powers. 677 of them counted toward the score above: 533 toward “Military expansion” and 144 toward “Military restraint”.

The other 506 did not count: 499 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 7 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
2004-06-22To increase the penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane language.S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2004-06-22To reallocate for Ground-based Midcourse interceptors to homeland defense and combatting terrorism.S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2004-06-21To require a protocol on media coverage of the return to the United States of the remains of members of the Armed Forces who die overseas.S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2004-06-21Expressing the sense of Congress on media coverage of the return to the United States of the remains of deceased members of the Armed Forces from overseas.S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2004-06-17To provide funds for the security and stabilization of Iraq by suspending a portion of the reduction in the highest income tax rate for individual taxpayers.S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2004-06-17To increase the end strength for active duty personnel of the Army for fiscal year 2005 by 20,000 to 502,400.S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2004-06-17To require the Secretary of Defense to prescribe and apply criteria for operationally realistic testing of fieldable prototypes developed under the ballistic missile defense spiral development program.S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary restraint
2004-06-17To allow deployment of the ground-based midcourse defense element of the national ballistic missile defense system only after the mission-related capabilities of the system have been confirmed by operationally realistic testing.S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2004-06-16To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit profiteering and fraud relating to military action, relief, and reconstruction.S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2004-06-16To extend jurisdiction and scope for current fraud offenses.S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2004-06-16To prohibit the use of contractors for certain Department of Defense activities and to establish limitations on the transfer of custody of prisoners of the Department of Defense.S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2004-06-15To provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes.S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2004-06-15To prohibit the use of funds for the support of new nuclear weapons development under the Stockpile Services Advanced Concepts Initiative or for the Robust Nuclear Earth Penetrator (RNEP).S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2004-06-14To require the Secretary of Defense to provide reimbursement for certain protective, safety, or health equipment purchased by or on behalf of members of the Armed Forces for deployment in connection wih Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring Freedom, or Operation Iraqi Freedom.S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2004-06-03To ensure adequate funding for, and the continuation of activities related to, the treatment by the Department of Energy of high level radioactive waste.S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2004-06-02To authorize appropriations for a contingent emergency reserve fund for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2004-06-02To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand certain authorities to provide health care benefits for Reserves and their families, and for other purposes.S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2004-05-19To clarify the application of Presidential action under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2004-05-19To express the sense of the Senate regarding legislation to impose an excise tax on tobacco lawyer's fees that exceed $20,000 per hour in order to increase funding for equipment for the United States Armed Forces.S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2004-05-18To provide that the 2005 base closure round shall apply solely to military installations located outside the United States and to provide for expedited consideration by Congress of a proposal for a base closure round in 2007 on military installations located inside the United States.S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2004-05-18To provide for the establishment of separate campaign medals to be awarded to members of the uniformed services who participate in Operation Enduring Freedom and to members of the uniformed services who participate in Operation Iraqi Freedom.H.R. 3104 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2004-05-17To authorize medical and dental care for cadets and midshipmen, and to authorize disability benefits for cadets and midshipmen of the service academies,S. 2400 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2004-05-10A resolution condemning the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison, urging a full and complete investigation to ensure justice is served, and expressing support for all Americans serving nobly in Iraq.S.Res. 356 · 108th Congress · On the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2003-11-12A bill making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes.H.R. 2559 · 108th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2003-11-12To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2004 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.H.R. 1588 · 108th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2003-11-11To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2004 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.H.R. 1588 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaMilitary expansion
2003-10-17An original bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for Iraq and Afghanistan security and reconstruction for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes.S. 1689 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2003-10-17To reduce the amount appropriated for reconstruction in Iraq by $600,000,000 and to increase the amount available to the Iraqi Civil Defense Corps by $50,000,000, the amount available for Afghanistan by $400,000,000, and the amount available for Liberia.S. 1689 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2003-10-16To express the Sense of the Senate that the Global War on Terrorism medal should be awarded expeditiously to members of the Armed Forces serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Noble Eagle.S. 1689 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-10-14To authorize the award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members of the Armed Forces who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom.S. 1689 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-10-02To commend the Armed Forces of the United States in the War on Terrorism.S. 1689 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-09-25A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes.H.R. 2658 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2003-07-17A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes.H.R. 2658 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2003-07-17To rescind $1,100,000,000 of the amounts appropriated for procurement and research, development, test and evaluation, and to appropriate $1,100,000,000 for fighting AIDS/HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria.H.R. 2658 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2003-07-17To limit the availability of funds for the Intelligence Community Management Account pending a report on the development and use of intelligence relating to Iraq and Operation Iraqi Freedom.H.R. 2658 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2003-07-17To state the sense of Congress on funding of ongoing overseas military operations, including overseas contingency operations.H.R. 2658 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-07-16To prohibit the use of funds for certain programs, projects, and activities.H.R. 2658 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2003-07-16To establish the National Commission on the Development and Use of Intelligence Related to Iraq.H.R. 2658 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2003-07-16To require a report on the United States strategy for reconstruction in Iraq.H.R. 2658 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2003-07-16To provide National Guard and Reserve forces access to TRICARE.H.R. 2658 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaMilitary expansion
2003-07-16To require reports on U.S. operations in Iraq.H.R. 2658 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2003-07-16To require a report on the individuals being detained by the United States Government as enemy combatants.H.R. 2658 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2003-07-16To require from the President a budget amendment for the budget for fiscal year 2004 on the amounts requested for military operations in Iraq in fiscal year 2004.H.R. 2658 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2003-07-15To prohibit excessive deployments overseas of members of the Guard and Reserves.H.R. 2658 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2003-07-11A bill making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes.H.R. 2559 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2003-06-04To repeal the authorities and requirements for a base closure round in 2005.H.R. 1588 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary restraint
2003-05-22An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2004 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. 1050 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2003-05-22To require the Department of Defense to fully comply with the Competition in Contracting Act for any contract awarded for reconstruction activities in Iraq.S. 1050 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-05-22To restore a previous policy regarding restrictions on use of Department of Defense medical facilities.S. 1050 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-05-21To propose the insertion of matter in lieu of the matter proposed to be stricken.S. 1050 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-05-21To modify requirements applicable to the limitation on designation of critical habitat of conservation of protected species under the provision on military readiness and conservation of protected species.S. 1050 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-05-21To prohibit the use of funds for a nuclear earth penetrator weapon.S. 1050 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2003-05-21To modify the scope of the prohibition on research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons.S. 1050 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-05-21To propose a substitute.S. 1050 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-05-20To strike the repeal of the prohibition on research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons.S. 1050 · 108th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2003-05-20In the nature of a substitute.S. 1050 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-05-08A bill to exclude United States persons from the definition of "foreign power" under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 relating to international terrorism.S. 113 · 108th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary restraint
2003-05-08In the nature of a substitute.S. 113 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-03-20A resolution commending the President and the Armed Forces of the United States of America.S.Res. 95 · 108th Congress · On the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2002-10-16A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.H.R. 5010 · 107th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2002-10-11A joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq.H.J.Res. 114 · 107th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionYeaMilitary expansion
2002-10-10To amend the authorization for the use of the Armed Forces to cover an imminent threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass destruction rather than the continuing threat posed by Iraq.S.J.Res. 45 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2002-10-10To authorize the use of the United States Armed Forces, pursuant to a new resolution of the United Nations Security Council, to destroy, remove, or render harmless Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, nuclear weapons-usable material, long-range ballistic missiles, and related facilities, and for other purposes.S.J.Res. 45 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2002-10-10To provide a termination date for the authorization of the use of the Armed Forces of the United States, together with procedures for the extension of such date unless Congress disapproves the extension.S.J.Res. 45 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayMilitary expansion
2002-10-09To provide substitute language that includes an authorization for the use of the United States Armed Forces to defend the national security of the United States against the threat posed by certain foreign terrorist organizations.S.J.Res. 45 · 107th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary restraint
2002-10-03A joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq.S.J.Res. 45 · 107th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2002-08-01A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.H.R. 5010 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2002-07-18A bill making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.H.R. 5011 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2002-06-27An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2003 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. 2514 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2002-06-27An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2003 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. 2514 · 107th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2002-06-25To provide for equal competition in contracting.S. 2514 · 107th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2002-06-24To impose certain prohibitions and requirements relating to the wearing of abayas by members of the Armed Forces in Saudi Arabia.S. 2514 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2002-06-21To restore a previous policy regarding restrictions on use of Department of Defense facilities.S. 2514 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2002-06-20To extend for 2 years procedures to maintain fiscal accountability and responsibility.S. 2514 · 107th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2002-06-19To reallocate an amount available to the Army for indirect fire programs.S. 2514 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2002-05-17A bill to endorse the vision of further enlargement of the NATO Alliance articulated by President George W. Bush on June 15, 2001, and by former President William J. Clinton on October 22, 1996, and for other purposes.H.R. 3167 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillNayMilitary restraint
2001-12-13A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2002 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military constructions, 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. 1438 · 107th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2001-11-08A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2002 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.H.R. 2883 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2001-10-18A bill making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes.H.R. 2904 · 107th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2001-10-02A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2002 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military constructions, 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. 1438 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2001-10-02A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2002 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military constructions, 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. 1438 · 107th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2001-09-26A bill making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and for other purposes.H.R. 2904 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2001-09-25To strike section 821 of the bill, which would revise requirements relating to the purchase of Federal Prison Industries products by the Department of Defense.S. 1438 · 107th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2001-09-25To strike title XXIX, relating to defense base closure and realignment.S. 1438 · 107th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary restraint
2001-09-14A joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for the recent attacks launched against the United States.S.J.Res. 23 · 107th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionYeaMilitary expansion
2000-10-12To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 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 theArmed Forces, and for other purposes.H.R. 4205 · 106th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2000-10-12To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 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 theArmed Forces, and for other purposes.H.R. 4205 · 106th Congress · On the MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2000-07-27A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.H.R. 4576 · 106th Congress · On the Conference ReportYeaMilitary expansion
2000-07-26An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.S. 2507 · 106th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaMilitary expansion
2000-07-13To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2001 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 theArmed Forces, and for other purposes.H.R. 4205 · 106th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2000-07-13To provide for operationally realistic testing of National Missile Defense systems against countermeasures; and to establish an independent panel to review the testing.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2000-07-13To terminate production under the D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile program.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2000-07-12To provide for an adjustment of composite theoretical performance levels of high performance computers.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2000-06-20To establish a National Bipartisan Commission on Cuba to evaluate United States policy with respect to Cuba.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2000-06-20To enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes and for other purposes.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2000-06-20To authorize a comprehensive study and to provide assistance to State and local law enforcement.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2000-06-20To repeal the restriction on the use of Department of Defense facilities for privately funded abortions.S. 2549 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2000-06-13A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.H.R. 4576 · 106th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaMilitary expansion
2000-06-13To reduce the total amount provided for procurement by $1,000,000,000 in order to provide $922,000,000 for grants under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.H.R. 4576 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary expansion
2000-06-13To strike Section 8114 regarding Operational Support Aircraft Leasing Authority.H.R. 4576 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaMilitary 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.