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War & PeaceWell-Being of America's Military Personnel
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2011 Senate
Roll Call 113. (H.R. 2055) On a motion to table (kill) an amendment that would have prevented funds provided by a veterans bill from being spent until the Senate passed a budget blueprint bill to set limits on federal government spending in fiscal year 2012 Jul 20, 2011. Y W
Roll Call 111. (H.R. 2055) On a motion to waive the Senate’s budget rules, which would effectively allow the chamber to bring up legislation that would provide annual funding for military construction and veterans’ programs in fiscal year 2012 Jul 14, 2011. Y W
Roll Call 110. (H.R. 2055) Legislation that would provide annual funding for veterans’ programs and military base construction in fiscal year 2012 – On the motion to end debate on the bill Jul 14, 2011. Y W
2011 House of Representatives
Roll Call 528. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would prohibit funds provided by a Defense Department bill from being used for a training program for military chaplains on implementing a new law that allowed gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military Jul 08, 2011. N L
Roll Call 516. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would prohibit funds provided by a Defense Department funding bill from being used to violate the Defense of Marriage Act, a law that barred the federal government from requiring states to legally recognize same-sex marriages Jul 07, 2011. N L
Roll Call 504. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would have provided $15 million for insulating facilities at military bases in Afghanistan Jul 07, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 498. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would increase funding by $3.6 million for a research program on illnesses affecting soldiers who served in the first Gulf War in 1991 Jul 06, 2011. Y W
Roll Call 497. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would have increased funding by $15 million for a Defense Department program intended to reduce energy use at the department’s facilities Jul 06, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 495. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would have increased funding by $10 million for a Defense Department environmental technology program Jul 06, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 375. (H.R. 1540) Final passage of legislation providing annual funding for Defense Department programs, continuing the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Policy that banned gays from serving openly in the military, and prohibiting the Obama administration from implementing a nuclear weapons reduction treaty with Russia May 26, 2011. N L
Roll Call 374. (H.R. 1540) On a motion that would have increased combat pay for soldiers by $100 per month May 26, 2011. Y L
Roll Call 354. (H.R. 1540) On an amendment that would require the military’s rules of engagement to “fully protect the members' [of the armed services’] right to bear arms” and “authorize the members [of the armed services] to fully defend themselves from hostile actions.” May 26, 2011. N L
Roll Call 344. (H.R. 1540) On an amendment that would have established a pilot program to provide scholarships to military children (children of those enlisted in the U.S. military) with special education needs. The amendment allowed recipients to use these scholarships at public, private, or charter schools. May 25, 2011. N W
Roll Call 342. (H.R. 1540) Legislation providing annual funding for Defense Department programs, continuing the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Policy that banned gays from serving openly in the military, and prohibiting the Obama administration from implementing a nuclear weapons reduction treaty with Russia – On the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the bill May 25, 2011. N L
Roll Call 341. (H.R. 1540) Legislation providing annual funding for Defense Department programs, continuing the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Policy that banned gays from serving openly in the military, and prohibiting the Obama administration from implementing a nuclear weapons reduction treaty with Russia – On bringing to a final vote the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the bill May 25, 2011. N L
Roll Call 246. (H.R. 1363) On a motion to recommit that would have guaranteed that all military personnel would be paid through September 30, 2011, even in the event that the federal government shut down. Apr 07, 2011. Y L
2010 Senate
Roll Call 238. S 3454. (Fiscal 2011 Defense Department authorization) Motion to begin debating a bill that would authorize funding for defense-related programs in fiscal 2011, and repeal the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy regarding gays in the military/On the motion Sep 21, 2010. Y L
2010 House of Representatives
Roll Call 481. (H.R. 5822) On an amendment to a Veterans Affairs Department funding bill that would have increased funding for veterans’ cemeteries by $7 million and cut funding for military base construction projects by $7 million Jul 28, 2010. N W
2009 Senate
Roll Call 235. S 1390. (Fiscal 2010 Defense authorization) Levin of Michigan amendment that would strike $1.75 billion to purchase seven more F-22 aircraft/On agreeing to the amendment Jul 21, 2009. Y W
2008 Senate
Roll Call 127. HR 980. (Public safety employees bill) Motion to kill an amendment that would increase military education benefits/On the motion May 14, 2008. Y W
2007 Senate
Roll Call 360. HR 3222. (Fiscal 2008 Defense appropriations) Motion to kill an amendment that would prevent enlistment in the military by those convicted of certain violent felonies/On agreeing to the amendment Oct 02, 2007. N L
Roll Call 342. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2008 (H.R. 1585), Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) amendment to express the sense of Congress on the minimum periods between deployment to combat of active-duty troops and reservists/On approving the amendment Sep 19, 2007. N W
Roll Call 341. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2008 (H.R. 1585), Sens. Jim Webb (D-Va.) and Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) amendment to specify minimum periods between deployment to combat of active-duty troops and reservists/On approving the amendment Sep 19, 2007. Y L
Roll Call 244. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2008 (H.R. 1585), Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) amendment to express the sense of Congress on the length of time of and between deployments for members of the armed services/On approving the amendment Jul 11, 2007. N W
Roll Call 243. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2008 (H.R. 1585), Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) amendment to limit the length of deployment of active-duty troops and reservists/On the amendment Jul 11, 2007. Y L
Roll Call 241. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2008 (H.R. 1585), Sens. Jim Webb (D-Va.) and Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) amendment to specify minimum periods between deployment to combat of active-duty troops and reservists/Motion to invoke cloture (end debate and put to a vote) Jul 11, 2007. Y L
2007 House of Representatives
Roll Call 72. Fiscal 2007 continuing resolution to fund the federal government (H. J. Res. 20)/On passage Jan 31, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 71. Fiscal 2007 continuing resolution to fund the federal government (H. J. Res. 20)/Motion to recommit to the Appropriations Committee with instructions to cut more than $500 million for various projects and increase funding by $275 million for military housing, $50 million to combat illicit drugs, $86 million for military construction and family housing and direct $178 million toward deficit reduction Jan 31, 2007. N W
Roll Call 70. Fiscal 2007 continuing resolution to fund the federal government (H. J. Res. 20)/Democratic motion to table (kill) an appeal to the ruling of the chair against a Republican point of order against the bill on grounds that it violates House rules Jan 31, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 69. Fiscal 2007 continuing resolution to fund the federal government (H. J. Res. 20)/Motion to table (kill) the motion to reconsider Jan 31, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 68. Fiscal 2007 continuing resolution to fund the federal government (H. J. Res. 20)/Question of consideration Jan 31, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 67. Rules for consideration (H. Res. 116) of the fiscal 2007 continuing resolution to fund the federal government/On passage of the rule Jan 31, 2007. Y W
Roll Call 66. Rules for consideration (H. Res. 116) of the fiscal 2007 continuing resolution to fund the federal government/Motion to order the previous question (end debate and prohibit amendment) Jan 31, 2007. Y W
2005 Senate
Roll Call 108. HR 1268. Fiscal 2005 Supplemental Appropriations/Vote to Provide and Additional $213 Million for the Procurement of Up-Armored Humvees. Apr 21, 2005. Y W
Roll Call 91. HR 1268. Fiscal 2005 Supplemental Appropriations/Vote to Defeat an Amendment To Insure that Federal Workers Who Are Called to Active Duty as National Guardspersons or Reservists Do Not Suffer a Cut in Pay For Their Military Service. Apr 13, 2005. N W
Roll Call 90. HR 1268. Fiscal 2005 Supplemental Appropriations/Vote to Waive a Point of Order Against an Amendment to Increase Funding for Veterans' Health Care by $1.98 Billion. Apr 12, 2005. Y L
Roll Call 89. HR 1268. Fiscal 2005 Supplemental Appropriations/Vote to Waive a Point of Order Against an Amendment to Increase Funding for Veterans' Health Care by $1.98 Billion. Apr 12, 2005. Y L
Roll Call 13. S. 256. Bankruptcy/Vote on Amendment to Exempt Active Duty and Reservist Military Personnel and Veterans from Key Provision of Bankruptcy Bill Mar 01, 2005. Y L
Roll Call 12. S. 256. Bankruptcy/Vote on Amendment to Clarify Means Test For Active Duty and Reservist Military Personnel and Veterans Mar 01, 2005. N L
2005 House of Representatives
Roll Call 223. H. Res. 298. Appropriations/Veterans/Procedural Vote on Governing Rule for Bill Making Appropriations (Funding) for Military and Veterans' Health Care and for Military Construction and Base Closure. May 26, 2005. N L
Roll Call 221. H.R. 1815. Defense/Procedural Vote on Motion to Recommit (Amend or Kill) Bill to Authorize Military Activities of the Defense Department. May 25, 2005. Y L
Roll Call 213. H. Res. 293. Defense/Procedural Vote on Governing Rule for Bill Authorizing Department of Defense Military Activities. May 25, 2005. N L
Roll Call 212. H. Res. 293. Defense/Procedural Vote on Governing Rule for Bill to Authorize Department of Defense Military Activities. May 25, 2005. N L
Roll Call 69. H. Res. 151. Appropriations/Procedural Vote to Proceed to Consideration of H.R. 1268, a Bill to Provide Emergency Supplemental Funds Primarily for U.S. Military Activities in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mar 15, 2005. N L
2004 Senate
Roll Call 136. A vote on passage of a Democratic motion to waive Senate budget rules prohibiting consideration of a Democratic amendment to the fiscal year 2005 Defense Department authorization legislation (S. 2400) to lower the retirement age for National Guard and Reserve troops from 60 to 55. Jun 23, 2004. Y L
2004 House of Representatives
Roll Call 10. S. 1920. Bankruptcy Extension and Overhaul/Vote on Final Passage of Bankruptcy Reform Legislation Which Would Limit the Availability of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Protections to Consumers. Jan 28, 2004. N L
Roll Call 9. S. 1920. Bankruptcy Extension and Overhaul/Vote to Recommit to Committee Bankruptcy Reform Legislation with Instructions to Strengthen Bankruptcy Protections for Active and Former U.S. Military Personnel and Their Families. Jan 28, 2004. Y L
2003 Senate
Roll Call 277. H.R. 2658. Fiscal 2004 Defense Appropriations/Procedural Vote to Defeat an Amendment Designed to Prevent Part-Time Military Personnel From Being Stationed in Iraq for Extended Periods of Time. Jul 15, 2003. N L
Roll Call 163. S. 1054. Tax Reductions/Procedural Vote to Defeat an Amendment Designed to Protect the Jobs of National Guard and Reserves When They Are Called to Duty. May 15, 2003. Y L
2003 House of Representatives
Roll Call 616. H R 1588. Fiscal 2004 Defense Authorization/Vote to Recommit to Committee a Conference Report Which Failed to Extend Full Retirement and Disability Benefits to U.S. Veterans Who Were Wounded in Battle. Nov 07, 2003. Y L
Roll Call 601. H.R. 3289. Fiscal 2004 Supplemental Appropriations for Iraq and Afghanistan/Vote on Final Passage of a $87.5 Billion Conference Report for Supplemental Spending on Military and Reconstruction Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Oct 30, 2003. N L
Roll Call 597. H.R. 3289. Fiscal 2004 Supplemental Appropriations for Iraq and Afghanistan/Vote on the Rules of Debate Governing Consideration on an $87.5 Billion Conference Report for Spending in Iraq and Afghanistan. Oct 30, 2003. N L
Roll Call 562. H.R. 3289. Fiscal 2004 Supplemental Appropriations for Iraq and Afghanistan/Vote on Final Passage of a Supplemental Spending Bill for Costs Associated with Military and Reconstruction Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Oct 17, 2003. N L
Roll Call 554. H.R. 3289. Fiscal 2004 Supplemental Appropriations for Iraq and Afghanistan/Vote to Provide All U.S. Service Personnel with a Pay Raise of $1500. Oct 17, 2003. Y L
Roll Call 547. H.R. 3289. Fiscal 2004 Supplemental Appropriations for Iraq and Afghanistan/Vote to Provide Additional Funding for Quality of Life Enhancements for U.S. Troops. Oct 16, 2003. Y L
Roll Call 324. H.R. 2559. Fiscal 2004 Military Construction Appropriations/Vote to Prevent Consideration of an Amendment to the Military Construction Spending Bill Which Would Provide Funding to Build and/or Renovate the Living and Work Spaces of Military Families. Jun 26, 2003. N L

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