What: All Issues : War & Peace
 Who: All Members : Florida, District 12 : Bilirakis, Gus
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War & Peace
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Progressive Result
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Roll Call 548. (H.R. 2354) On an amendment that would have increased funding by $227 million for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, and would also have cut $227 million from nuclear weapons programs Jul 12, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 546. (H.R. 2354) On an amendment that would have increased funding by $491 million for renewable energy (such as wind and solar energy) research and development, and would also have cut $491 million from nuclear weapons programs Jul 12, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 532. (H.R. 2219) Final passage of legislation that would provide annual funding for Defense Department programs in fiscal year 2012. Jul 08, 2011. Y N L
Roll Call 529. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would have reduced the number of U.S. troops stationed in Europe from 80,000 to 30,000 Jul 08, 2011. N Y L
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. Y N L
Roll Call 523. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would have cut $8.5 billion from a Defense Department funding bill Jul 07, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 521. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would have cut $200 million from U.S. funding for infrastructure projects (such the building of roads, bridges, schools, electrical grids, etc.) in Afghanistan Jul 07, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 520. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would have prohibited funds provided by a Defense Department funding bill from being used to support any military operations in Libya Jul 07, 2011. N N W
Roll Call 517. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would have cut $17.2 billion from a Defense Department funding bill Jul 07, 2011. N Y 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. Y N L
Roll Call 515. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would have prohibited funds provided by a Defense Department funding bill from being used for U.S. military operations in Libya Jul 07, 2011. Y N W
Roll Call 512. (H.R 2219) On an amendment that would have prohibited funds provided by a Defense Department funding bill from being used for a U.S. taskforce intended to spur new business opportunities in Afghanistan Jul 07, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 511. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would cut $125 million from military bands and musicians Jul 07, 2011. N Y W
Roll Call 509. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would have cut $4 billion from U.S. funds for Afghan security forces Jul 07, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 508. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would have eliminated a program that funds infrastructure projects (such the building of roads, bridges, schools, electrical grids, etc.) in Afghanistan Jul 07, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 507. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would have cut $200 million from a program that funds infrastructure projects (such the building of roads, bridges, schools, electrical grids, etc.) in Afghanistan Jul 07, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 506. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would have eliminated a “$5 billion transfer fund” that allowed the Defense Department to transfer up to $5 billion into its war funding account Jul 07, 2011. N Y 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. N Y L
Roll Call 503. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would have required the president to withdraw all but 25,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2012 Jul 07, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 502. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would have cut off funding for U.S. military combat operations in Afghanistan Jul 07, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 499. (H.R. 2219) On an amendment that would have cut $297 million from research and development on a new military bomber plane Jul 06, 2011. N 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 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. N 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. N Y L
Roll Call 494. (H.R. 2278) Final passage of legislation that would have allowed federal funds to be used only for limited purposes in Libya, including search and rescue missions, surveillance and intelligence gathering, and aerial refueling (in-flight refueling for military aircraft) Jun 24, 2011. Y N W
Roll Call 492. (H. J. Res. 68, H.R. 2278) Legislation that would authorize continued U.S. military operations in Libya, as well as a separate bill that would allow federal funds to be used only for limited purposes in Libya, including search and rescue missions, surveillance and intelligence gathering, and aerial refueling (in-flight refueling for military aircraft) – On the resolution providing a time limit for debate and prohibiting amendments to both bills Jun 24, 2011. Y N L
Roll Call 480. (H.R. 2219) Legislation providing annual funding for Defense Department programs in 2012—On bringing to final vote the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the Defense bill. Jun 23, 2011. Y N L
Roll Call 479. (H.R. 2219) Legislation providing annual funding for Defense Department programs in 2012—On bringing to final vote the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the Defense bill. Jun 23, 2011. Y N L
Roll Call 412. (H. Con. Res. 51) On passage of a resolution that called on President Obama to withdraw U.S. troops from Libya within 15 days of the resolution’s enactment Jun 03, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 411. (H. Res. 292) On passage of a resolution reprimanding President Obama for not seeking authorization from Congress for military action in Libya, and calling on the president to submit a report to Congress clarifying and justifying the U.S. mission in that country. This resolution also expressed opposition to the use of U.S ground troops in Libya, or more specifically, “the presence of units and members of the United States Armed Forces on the ground in Libya.” Jun 03, 2011. Y N L
Roll Call 410. (H. Con. Res. 51, H. Res. 292) Two separate resolutions relating to U.S. military operations in Libya: the first would have required President Obama to withdraw U.S. troops from Libya within 15 days; the second resolution reprimanded President Obama for not seeking authorization from Congress for military action in Libya, and called on the president to submit a report to Congress clarifying and justifying the U.S. mission in that country – On setting a time limit for debate and prohibiting amendments to both resolutions Jun 03, 2011. Y N L
Roll Call 394. (H.R. 2017) On an amendment that would have prohibited funds provided by a Homeland Security Department funding bill from being used to violate the War Powers Resolution. (The War Powers Resolution requires the president to obtain congressional authorization for a commitment of U.S troops to an armed conflict lasting more than 60 days.) Jun 02, 2011. Y Y L
Roll Call 391. (H.R. 2017) On an amendment that would prohibit Homeland Security Department funds from being used to address environmental damage caused by the construction of border fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border. Jun 02, 2011. Y N 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. Y 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. N Y L
Roll Call 373. (H.R. 1540) On an amendment that would have required the president to submit to Congress a plan with a timeframe to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. The amendment would also have required the president to submit a separate report to Congress outlining a plan with a timeframe for concluding negotiations “leading to a political settlement and reconciliation of the internal conflict in Afghanistan.” May 26, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 372. (H.R. 1540) On an amendment that would eliminate all federal funding for the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), which was established to help resolve international conflicts peacefully. May 26, 2011. Y N L
Roll Call 369. (H.R. 1540) On an amendment that would have reduced federal funding for missile defense systems by $100 million. May 26, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 368. (H.R. 1540) On an amendment that would have eliminated $150 million in federal funding for Navy warships known as “LHA 7s” May 26, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 367. (H.R. 1540) On an amendment that would eliminate the “Mission Force Enhancement Transfer Fund” – a fund from which members of Congress could funnel money to local projects in their congressional districts. May 26, 2011. N Y W
Roll Call 365. (H.R. 1540) On an amendment that would have reduced the number of U.S. troops stationed in Europe from 80,000 to 30,000 over five years. May 26, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 364. (H.R. 1540) On an amendment that would have required the president to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. May 26, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 361. (H.R. 1540) On an amendment that would have eliminated a highly controversial provision in a Defense bill that that granted the president the authority to "use all necessary and appropriate force during the current armed conflict with Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and associated forces." May 26, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 357. (H.R. 1540) On an amendment that would require all foreign terrorism suspects to be tried in military tribunals (special trials run by the U.S. military, which do not grant suspects the same constitutional rights as suspects tried in U.S. courts). May 26, 2011. Y N L
Roll Call 356. (H.R. 1540) On an amendment that would have allowed terrorism suspects detained at the Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba (a facility operated by the United States) to be transferred to the U.S. and prosecuted in U.S. courts May 26, 2011. N 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. Y 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. Y N W
Roll Call 343. (H.R. 1540 ) On an amendment that would have prohibited federal funds from being used for the procurement of the V-22 Osprey, a military aircraft that has been criticized by some Democrats as expensive and ineffective. May 25, 2011. N Y L
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. Y 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. Y N L
Roll Call 328. (H.R. 754) On a motion that would have honored President Obama, President Bush, President Clinton, the Navy SEALS, and the intelligence community for their contributions to the killing of Osama Bin Laden—and would also have required intelligence agencies to make the defeat of Al Qaeda their “highest priority.” May 13, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 326. (H.R. 754) On an amendment expressing the “sense of Congress” that intelligence agencies should make rail security a priority and include funding for rail security in their annual budgets May 13, 2011. N Y W
Roll Call 325. (H.R. 754) On an amendment that would have required the Director of National Intelligence to submit a report to the House and Senate intelligence committees on human rights violations committed by Argentina’s military government during the 1970s and 1980s. May 13, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 324. (H.R. 754) On an amendment that required the Director of National Intelligence to submit a report to Congress outlining a plan to consolidate U.S. intelligence agencies. May 13, 2011. Y N L
Roll Call 323. (H.R. 754) On an amendment that would have eliminated a provision in an intelligence bill that required an audit of U.S. intelligence programs May 13, 2011. Y N L
Roll Call 322. (H.R. 754) Legislation authorizing annual funding for U.S. intelligence agencies – On the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the bill May 12, 2011. Y N L
Roll Call 276. (H. Con. Res. 34) On an amendment sponsored by House Democrats that would have allowed income tax cuts for the wealthy enacted in 2001 and 2003 to expire, cut Defense Department spending by $89 billion over 10 years, cut agricultural subsidies by $20 billion over 10 years, and preserved Medicare as a guaranteed, government-run health care program for the elderly. Apr 15, 2011. N Y 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. N Y L
Roll Call 193. (H. Con. Res. 28) Final passage of a resolution that would have required the president to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan by December 31, 2011 Mar 17, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 128. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have reduced funding for the Defense Department back to 2008 levels (which would have cut more than $50 billion in Defense spending). Feb 18, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 124. (H.R. 1) On an amendment prohibiting federal funds from being used for renovation or construction at the United Nations headquarters. Feb 18, 2011. Y N L
Roll Call 118. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have effectively limited the number of U.S. troops stationed in Europe to 35,000. Feb 18, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 116. (H.R. 1) On an amendment prohibiting federal funds from being used for the Defense Department’s “official representation” activities—which included hosting social events such as dinners for military leaders of other countries. Feb 18, 2011. Y N L
Roll Call 107. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have prohibited federal funds from being used to pay U.S. dues to the United Nations. Feb 18, 2011. Absent N W
Roll Call 105. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have cut 3.5% of Defense Department and Homeland Security Department spending from a “continuing resolution” which funded the federal government through September 2011 Feb 18, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 103. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have cut 5.5% of all federal non-military spending—and11% of all legislative branch spending (which funded the operations of Congress) from a “continuing resolution” which funded the federal government through September 2011. Feb 18, 2011. Y N W
Roll Call 102. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have prohibited federal funds from being used for Expeditionary Fighting Vehicles (assault vehicles designed by the U.S. Marine Corps that could travel on land or water) and the “Surface-Launched Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile program” (a missile defense system designed to defend against short to medium-range missiles). Feb 18, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 91. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have limited funding for U.S. military operations in Afghanistan during 2011 to $10 billion. This amendment was offered to a continuing resolution funding the federal government through September 2011, and cutting $61 billion in federal funding for many government programs. Feb 18, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 90. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have eliminated all federal funding ($7 million) for the Defense Department’s sponsorship of NASCAR. This amendment was offered to a continuing resolution funding the federal government through September 2011, and cutting $61 billion in federal funding for many government programs. Feb 18, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 80. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have prohibited the use of funds provided by a “continuing resolution” (which funded government agencies and programs for the remainder of the year) for Expeditionary Fighting Vehicles (which were assault vehicles designed for use by the U.S. Marine Corps that could travel on land or water) and the V-22 Osprey (a military aircraft that has been criticized by some as expensive an ineffective) Feb 17, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 77. (H.R. 1) On an amendment eliminating $10.7 million in funding for the East-West Center, which was established to improve relations between the United States and Asia. This amendment was offered to legislation funding the federal government (such bills are known as “continuing resolutions, or “CRs”) through September 2011, and cutting $61 billion in federal funding for many government programs. Feb 17, 2011. Y N L
Roll Call 76. (H.R. 1) On an amendment eliminating $42.7 million in funding for the United States Institute of Peace, which was established to help resolve international conflicts peacefully. This amendment was offered to legislation funding the federal government (such bills are known as “continuing resolutions, or “CRs”) through September 2011, and cutting $61 billion in federal funding for many government programs. Feb 17, 2011. Y N L
Roll Call 59. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have eliminated $24 million in funding for the Selective Service System, which maintains information on individuals who could potentially be eligible for military conscription (a military draft). This amendment was offered to legislation funding the federal government (such legislation is known as a “continuing resolution, or “CR”) through September 2011, and cutting $61 billion in federal funding for many government programs. Feb 16, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 48. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have eliminated $1.5 billion in funding for the Iraqi police. This amendment was offered to legislation funding the federal government (such legislation is known as a “continuing resolution, or “CR”) through September 2011, and cutting $61 billion in federal funding for many government programs. Feb 16, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 47. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have eliminated $400 million in funding for improving infrastructure (such as roads, bridges, etc.) in Afghanistan. This amendment was offered to legislation funding the federal government (such legislation is known as a “continuing resolution, or “CR”) through September 2011, and cutting $61 billion in federal funding for many government programs. Feb 16, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 46. (H.R. 1) On an amendment eliminating $450 million in funding for an alternative engine for the F-35 fighter jet. This amendment was offered to legislation funding the federal government (such legislation is known as a “continuing resolution, or “CR”) through September 2011, and cutting $61 billion in federal funding for many government programs. Feb 16, 2011. N Y W
Roll Call 43. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have cut $415 million from the Navy and Air Force’ s annual funding for aircraft procurement. This amendment was offered to legislation funding the federal government (such legislation is known as a “continuing resolution, or “CR”) through September 2011, and cutting $61 billion in federal funding for many government programs. Feb 15, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 41. (H.R. 1) On an amendment that would have cut $18.75 million for boards and commissions that provide advice and policy recommendations to the Defense Department. This amendment was offered to legislation funding the federal government (such legislation is known as a “continuing resolution, or “CR”) through September 2011, and cutting $61 billion in federal funding for many government programs. Feb 15, 2011. N Y L
Roll Call 28. (H.R. 519) Final passage of legislation that would have required the United Nations to return $179 million to the United States. These funds had been overpaid into the United Nations (U.N.) Tax Equalization Fund, which reimburses UN employees for taxes paid on their salaries. (The Obama administration, however, had not requested that the overpaid funds be returned to the U.S. Treasury.) Feb 09, 2011. Y N W
Roll Call 650. (H.R. 6523) Final passage of legislation authorizing $725 billion to be spent on Defense Department programs in 2011 – including $159 billion for ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan Dec 17, 2010. Y N L
Roll Call 558. (H.R. 2701) Final passage of legislation authorizing annual funding for U.S. intelligence agencies Sep 29, 2010. N Y W
Roll Call 548. (H.R. 847, H.R. 2701, H.R. 2378) Legislation establishing a health program for 9/11 rescue workers who became ill as a result of their rescue efforts following the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001; separate legislation authorizing annual funding for U.S. intelligence agencies; as well as a third bill that would enable the federal government to impose tariffs on countries that undervalue their currencies – On the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to all three bills Sep 29, 2010. N Y W
Roll Call 547. (H.R. 847, H.R. 2701, H.R. 2378) Legislation establishing a health program for 9/11 rescue workers who became ill as a result of their rescue efforts following the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001; separate legislation authorizing annual funding for U.S. intelligence agencies; as well as a third bill that would enable the federal government to impose tariffs on countries that undervalue their currencies (such tariffs were intended to make U.S. exports more competitive) – On bringing to a final vote a resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to all three bills Sep 29, 2010. N Y W
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. Y N W
Roll Call 474. (H.R. 4899) Final passage of legislation providing $59 billion for ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan Jul 27, 2010. Y N L
Roll Call 470. (H. Con. Res 301) Legislation directing the president to remove U.S. troops from Pakistan – On the resolution setting a time limit for debate and prohibiting amendments to the measure Jul 27, 2010. N Y W
Roll Call 433. (H.R. 4899) On an amendment (to a war funding bill) that would have required the president to submit to Congress by April 4, 2011 a plan to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan Jul 01, 2010. N Y L
Roll Call 432. (H.R. 4899) On an amendment that would have required the president to use Afghanistan war funding exclusively for withdrawing U.S. troops from that country. The amendment was offered to a war-funding bill Jul 01, 2010. N Y L
Roll Call 335. (H.R. 5136) On an amendment to legislation authorizing funding for Defense Department programs in 2011 that would have prohibited the bill’s funds from being used to transfer inmates from the Guantanamo Bay prison to the United States May 28, 2010. Y N L
Roll Call 316. (H.R. 5136) On an amendment to a bill authorizing annual funding for the Defense Department that would have prohibited funding for an alternate jet engine for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (a military aircraft), which the Pentagon views as unnecessary and too expensive. May 27, 2010. N Y L
Roll Call 315. (H.R. 5136) On an amendment to legislation authorizing funds for the Defense Department that allowed the Government Accountability Office (which carries out audits and investigations on behalf of Congress) to carry out audits of the Intelligence community in order to aid investigations undertaken by the House Intelligence Committee. May 27, 2010. N Y W
Roll Call 242. (H.R. 2499) Passage of legislation requiring Puerto Rico to hold a referendum on whether to become a state, an independent nation, or a sovereign entity that "freely associates" with the United States -- or continue its current status as commonwealth (territory) Apr 29, 2010. N Y W
Roll Call 241. (H.R. 2499) On an amendment that would have required Puerto Rico -- if it were to become a state -- to adopt English as the official language, and requiring Puerto Rico to enact laws guaranteeing its residents have the right to own, possess, carry, and transport firearms Apr 29, 2010. Y N W
Roll Call 240. (H.R. 2499) On an amendment that would have delayed consideration of legislation dealing with Puerto Rico's status until the federal government "receives an official proposal from the people of Puerto Rico to revise the current relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States" Apr 29, 2010. Y N W
Roll Call 237. (H.R. 2499) On an amendment requiring that ballots in a referendum held in Puerto Rico (in which Puerto Rico to choose statehood, independence, continuing its current commonwealth status, or sovereignty in "free association" with the United States) be printed in English as well as Spanish Apr 29, 2010. Y N L
Roll Call 235. (H.R. 2499) On an amendment allowing Puerto Rico to choose "none of the above" in a referendum determining the nature of its association (or lack there of) with the United States - in addition to allowing Puerto Rico to choose statehood, independence, continuing its commonwealth status, or sovereignty in "free association" with the United States Apr 29, 2010. N N W
Roll Call 234. (H.R. 2499) On an amendment allowing Puerto Rico to choose to continue its commonwealth status, in addition to allowing it to choose statehood, independence, or sovereignty in "free association" with the United States Apr 29, 2010. Y N L
Roll Call 233. (H.R. 2499) Legislation requiring Puerto Rico to hold a referendum on whether to become a state, an independent nation, or a sovereign entity that "freely associates" with the United States -- On a motion to table (kill) a motion to reconsider (a motion which essentially calls for a revote) the vote on the resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the bill Apr 29, 2010. N Y W
Roll Call 232. (H.R. 2499) Legislation requiring Puerto Rico to hold a referendum on whether to become a state, an independent nation, or a sovereign entity that "freely associates" with the United States -- On a resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the bill Apr 29, 2010. N Y W
Roll Call 231. (H.R. 2499) Legislation requiring Puerto Rico to hold a referendum on whether to become a state, an independent nation, or a sovereign entity that "freely associates" with the United States -- On bringing to a final vote a resolution setting a time limit for debate and determining which amendments could be offered to the bill Apr 29, 2010. N Y W
Roll Call 98. (H. Res. 248) Legislation directing the president to remove U.S. troops from Afghanistan -- On the resolution outlining the terms for debate on the measure Mar 10, 2010. N Y L
Roll Call 95. (H. Res. 248) Legislation directing the president to remove U.S. troops from Afghanistan -- On the resolution outlining the terms for debate on the measure Mar 10, 2010. N Y W
Roll Call 73. (H.R. 2701) Passage of legislation authorizing funding for U.S. intelligence agencies Feb 26, 2010. N Y W
Roll Call 72. (H.R. 2701) Legislation authorizing funding for U.S. intelligence agencies -- On a motion to recommit with instructions Feb 26, 2010. Y N W
Roll Call 69. (H.R. 2701) Legislation authorizing funding for U.S. intelligence agencies -- On an amendment to make a number of technical and substantive changes to the bill, including requiring a 15-year prison sentence for intelligence officials engaging in certain interrogation techniques, and imposing new record-keeping requirements for intelligence briefings provided to Congress Feb 26, 2010. N Y W
Roll Call 937. (H.Res. 915) On passage of a resolution encouraging Hungary to respect the rule of law, treat foreign investors fairly, and promote a free and independent press Dec 08, 2009. Y N L
Roll Call 784. (H.R. 2892) On passage of the conference report containing the agreement between the House and Senate providing fiscal year 2010 funding for the Department of Homeland Security Oct 15, 2009. Y Y W
Roll Call 783. (H.R. 2892) The conference report containing the agreement between the House and Senate providing fiscal year 2010 funding for the Department of Homeland Security - - on a motion to send the report back to the conference that developed it with instructions not to agree to any language that would allow a detainee held at the Guantanamo Bay prison to be brought to the United States for prosecution or incarceration Oct 15, 2009. Y N W
Roll Call 770. (H.R. 2647) On passage of the conference report containing the agreement between the House and Senate on the legislation authorizing fiscal year 2010 funds for the Defense Department Oct 08, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 769. (H.R. 2647) The conference report containing the agreement between the House and Senate authorizing fiscal year 2010 funds for the Defense Department - - on a motion to send the measure back to the House-Senate conference committee that developed it, and eliminate any provision providing for the transfer or release of individuals imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay Oct 08, 2009. Y N W
Roll Call 765. (H.Res. 808) The conference report containing the agreement between the House and Senate authorizing fiscal year 2010 funds for the Defense Department - - on the resolution setting the terms for debating the conference report Oct 08, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 764. (H.Res. 808) The conference report containing the agreement between the House and Senate authorizing fiscal year 2010 funds for the Defense Department - - on a motion to move to an immediate vote on the resolution setting the terms for debating the conference report Oct 08, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 752. (H.R. 3183) On passage of the conference report containing the agreement between the House and Senate on the legislation providing fiscal year 2010 funding for energy and water development programs Oct 01, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 749. (H.Res.788) The conference report containing the agreement between the House and Senate on the legislation providing fiscal year 2010 funding for energy and water development programs - - on the resolution setting the terms for debating the bill Oct 01, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 746. (H.R. 2892) The conference report containing the agreement between the House and Senate on the legislation providing fiscal year 2010 funding for the Department of Homeland Security - - on a motion to instruct the House representatives to the House-Senate conference that would develop the report not to add any language that would allow the transfer to the United States of terrorism suspects being held at the Guantanamo Bay prison. Oct 01, 2009. Y N L
Roll Call 674. (H.R. 3326) Legislation providing fiscal year 2010 funding bill for the Departments of Defense - - on a motion to send the bill back to committee and add money for the procurement for 12 additional F-22 fighter planes. Jul 30, 2009. Y N W
Roll Call 670. (H.R. 3326) On the Flake of Arizona amendment, which would have eliminated 70 individual earmarks from the bill providing fiscal year 2010 funding for the Defense Department Jul 30, 2009. Y N W
Roll Call 663. (H.R. 3326) On the Tierney of Massachusetts amendment, which would have eliminated funding for the anti-missile Kinetic Energy Defense Interceptor Program Jul 30, 2009. N Y L
Roll Call 661. (H.R. 3326) On the Murtha of Pennsylvania amendment, which redirected some of the funds originally designated to purchase additional F-22 fighter planes to the acquisition of spare parts and engines for existing F-22s Jul 30, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 655. (H. Res. 685) Legislation providing 2010 fiscal year funding for the Department of Defense - - on passage of the resolution setting the terms for debate of the bill Jul 29, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 654. (H. Res. 685) Legislation providing 2010 fiscal year funding for the Department of Defense -- on whether the House should move to an immediate vote on the resolution setting the terms for debate of the bill Jul 29, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 592. (H.R. 3183) On passage of the bill providing fiscal year 2010 funds for energy and water development. Jul 17, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 525. (H.R.3081) On passage of the fiscal year 2010 State Department funding bill. Jul 09, 2009. Y Y W
Roll Call 524. (H.R.3081) Legislation providing the fiscal year 2010 funding for the State Department - - on a motion to send the bill back to committee and reduce the amount for the Organization of American States by $15 million, and increase the amount for the National Endowment for Democracy by the same amount. Jul 09, 2009. Y N W
Roll Call 520. (H.R. 3081) On the Culberson of Texas amendment reducing fiscal year 2010 funding for international political, military and economic organizations, including the U.N., back to their fiscal year 2009 levels. Jul 09, 2009. Y N W
Roll Call 519. (H.R. 3081) On the Weiner of New York amendment eliminating language allowing funds to go to Saudi Arabia if the President certifies that it is combating terrorism. The amendment was offered to the bill appropriating fiscal year 2010 funds for the State Department Jul 09, 2009. Y N L
Roll Call 518. (H.R. 3081) On the Stearns of Florida amendment to the bill providing fiscal year 2010 funds for the State Department; the amendment would have reduced funding for the Peace Corps by $76,560,000 to match the President's request. Jul 09, 2009. Y N W
Roll Call 516. (H.R. 3081) On the Lowey of New York amendment making a number of changes to the bill providing fiscal year 2010 funds for the State Department. The most significant of the changes increased international safe water and sanitation programs by $25 million, and restricted foreign military financing to Sri Lanka. Jul 09, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 457. (H.R. 2647) On the Holt of New Jersey amendment, which required the videotaping of the interrogations of all detainees being held by the Department of Defense or taking place in a Department facility, including the Guantanamo Naval Base Jun 25, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 456. (H.R. 2647) On the Akin of Missouri amendment, which would have required the Defense Secretary to submit to Congress a report on any non-disclosure agreements signed by Defense Department employees regarding their official duties Jun 25, 2009. Y N W
Roll Call 455. (H.R. 2647) On the Franks of Arizona amendment, which would have increased funding for the Missile Defense Agency by $1.2 billion, with offsetting reductions coming from environmental defense cleanup programs Jun 25, 2009. Y N W
Roll Call 454. (H.R. 2647) On the McGovern of Massachusetts amendment requiring public disclosure of the names of students and instructors at the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation - - there were claims that such disclosure would make these students and instructors targets of terrorist attacks Jun 25, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 453. (H.R. 2647) On the McGovern of Massachusetts amendment, which would have called for a report from the Defense Secretary on an exit strategy for US troops in Afghanistan Jun 25, 2009. N Y L
Roll Call 452. (H.Res. 572) ) Legislation providing funding for the 2010 fiscal year for the Defense Department - - on the resolution setting the terms for debate of the bill Jun 24, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 451. (H.Res. 572) Legislation providing funding for the 2010 fiscal year for the Defense Department - - on whether the House should move to an immediate vote on the resolution setting the terms for debate of the bill Jun 24, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 404. (H.R. 2847) On a motion made as a method to gain control of the House floor and argue against the administration decision to advise interrogated enemy combatants of their right to remain silent and their right to an attorney Jun 18, 2009. Y N L
Roll Call 361. (H.R.2847) On the Lewis of California amendment that would have prohibited any money in the bill providing fiscal year 2010 funding for the Departments of Commerce and Justice from being used to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility Jun 18, 2009. Y N W
Roll Call 360. (H.R.2847) On the Lewis of California amendment that would have prohibited any money in the bill providing fiscal year 2010 funding for the Departments of Commerce and Justice to be used to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility Jun 18, 2009. Y N W
Roll Call 348. (H. R. 2346) On passage of the measure providing supplemental fiscal year 2009 funds, including those to support additional military needs in Iraq and Afghanistan Jun 16, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 333. (H.R.1886) On passage of the Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act (PEACE) Act authorizing additional development and security assistance for Pakistan. Jun 11, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 332. (H.R.1886) Legislation authorizing development and security assistance for Pakistan - - on a motion to send the bill back to committee with instructions that would have removed a number of the new reporting and monitoring requirements it imposed on the Pakistani Government as a condition for receipt of additional U.S. financial assistance Jun 11, 2009. Y N W
Roll Call 331. (H.R.1886) On Agreeing to the Ros-Lehtinen of Florida amendment, which would have reduced the level of U.S. monitoring of Pakistani intelligence operations and of Pakistani spending of U.S. funding that were imposed as conditions for the receipt of additional financial assistance Jun 11, 2009. Y N W
Roll Call 328. (H.R.2410) On passage of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act providing funding for foreign diplomatic and political operations in the 2010 and 2011 fiscal years Jun 10, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 327. (H.R.2410) Legislation authorizing funds for foreign relations operations - - on a motion to send the bill back to committee with instructions to have it include provisions that would have imposed sanctions on Iran. Jun 10, 2009. Y N W
Roll Call 325. (H.R.2410) On the Royce of California Amendment which would have designated the African nation of Eritrea as a “state sponsor of terrorism.” Jun 10, 2009. Y N W
Roll Call 324. (H.R.2410) On the Brown-Waite of Florida Amendment, which would have prevented the distribution in the U.S. of a film, titled “A Fateful Harvest” that examined the narcotics industry in Afghanistan Jun 10, 2009. Y N W
Roll Call 321. (H.R. 2410) On the Ros-Lehtinen of Florida Amendment, which would have withheld $4.5 million in funds for the International Atomic Energy Agency Jun 10, 2009. Y N W
Roll Call 320. (H.R. 2410) On the Berman of California Amendment, which made a wide range of changes to the bill providing funding for foreign relations operations in the 2010 and 2011 fiscal years Jun 10, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 317. (H.Res. 522) Legislation that provided assistance to Pakistan, and authorized worldwide foreign assistance for the 2010 and part of the 2011 fiscal years - - on agreeing to the resolution setting the terms for debate of the legislation Jun 10, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 265. (H.R. 2346) On passage of the bill providing additional fiscal year 2009 funds for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan May 14, 2009. Y N L
Roll Call 264. (H.R. 2346) The 2009 fiscal year supplemental spending bill which contained funding for the ongoing military efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan - - on a motion to send the bill back to committee with instructions to restore $3 billion for Pakistan counterinsurgency efforts and $200 million for combating drug imports from Mexico May 14, 2009. Y N W
Roll Call 262. (H.Res. 434) The bill to provide additional fiscal year 2009 funds for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan - - on agreeing to the rule setting the terms for debating the bill May 14, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 261. (H.Res. 434) The bill to provide additional fiscal year 2009 funds for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan - - on whether the House should move to an immediate vote on the resolution setting the terms for debating the bill May 14, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 192. (H.Con. Res. 85) On passage of the fiscal year 2010 budget resolution. Apr 02, 2009. N Y W
Roll Call 190. (H.Con. Res. 85) On approval of the fiscal year 2010 budget proposed by the Congressional Black Caucus Apr 02, 2009. N Y L
Roll Call 188. (H.Con. Res. 85) On approval of the fiscal year 2010 budget proposed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus Apr 02, 2009. N Y L
Roll Call 624. Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act, requiring a pullout of ground troops from Iraq by April 2008 (H.R. 2956)/On passage Jul 12, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 623. Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act, requiring a pullout of ground troops from Iraq by April 2008 (H.R. 2956)/On tabling an appeal of the ruling of the chair Jul 12, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 621. H. Res. 533, Providing for consideration of legislation requiring a pullout of ground troops from Iraq by April 2008 (H.R. 2956)/On agreeing to the resolution Jul 12, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 620. H. Res. 533, Providing for consideration of legislation requiring a pullout of combat troops from Iraq by April 2008 (H.R. 2956)/On ordering the previous question Jul 12, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 431. H Res 453. A rule providing for consideration of a bill (HR 2446) that would provide aid to Afghanistan/On agreeing to the resolution Jun 06, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 367. HR 1585. (Fiscal 2008 Defense authorization bill), Tierney of Massachusetts amendment to reduce funding for missile defense programs by $1.1 billion/On agreeing to the amendment May 17, 2007. N Y L
Roll Call 364. Fiscal 2008 Defense authorization (H.R. 1585); Rep. Robert Andrews (D-N.J.) amendment to prohibit the Bush administration from planning a contingency military operation in Iran/On adoption of the amendment May 16, 2007. N Y L
Roll Call 363. Fiscal 2008 Defense authorization (H.R. 1585)/Motion to rise from the Committee of the Whole (and end debate on amendments to the legislation) May 16, 2007. Y N W
Roll Call 361. Fiscal 2008 Defense authorization (H.R. 1585)/Motion to rise from the Committee of the Whole (and end debate on amendments to the legislation) May 16, 2007. Y N W
Roll Call 359. Fiscal 2008 Defense authorization (H.R. 1585)/Motion to rise from the Committee of the Whole (and end debate on amendments to the legislation) May 16, 2007. Y N W
Roll Call 357. Fiscal 2008 Defense authorization (H.R. 1585)/Motion to rise from the Committee of the Whole (and end debate on amendments to the legislation) May 16, 2007. Y N W
Roll Call 355. Fiscal 2008 Defense authorization (H.R. 1585)/Motion to rise from the Committee of the Whole (and end debate on amendments to the legislation) May 16, 2007. Y N W
Roll Call 352. Providing for consideration (H. Res. 403) of the fiscal 2008 Defense authorization (H.R. 1585)/On adoption of the rules package May 16, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 351. Providing for consideration (H. Res. 403) of the fiscal 2008 Defense authorization (H.R. 1585)/Motion to order the previous question (end debate and possibility of amendment) May 16, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 341. Fiscal 2008 Intelligence Authorization (H.R. 2082)/On passage May 10, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 340. Fiscal 2008 Intelligence Authorization (H.R. 2082)/Motion to recommit with instructions to increase the CIA's human intelligence budget by $23 million, offset by an equal cut for the National Drug Intelligence Center May 10, 2007. Y N W
Roll Call 338. Fiscal 2008 Intelligence Authorization (H.R. 2082)/Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) amendment to limit the number of personnel in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to the number serving on May 1, 2007 May 10, 2007. Y N L
Roll Call 337. Fiscal 2008 Intelligence Authorization (H.R. 2082)/Rep. Peter Hoekstra (R-Mich.) amendment to strike the bill's requirement that a national intelligence estimate on global climate change be submitted to Congress May 10, 2007. Y N W
Roll Call 333. Defense Department spending bill to provide $95.5 billion in "emergency" appropriations for the military for the remainder of fiscal 2007/On passage May 10, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 332. Defense Department spending bill to provide $95.5 billion in "emergency" appropriations for the military for the remainder of fiscal 2007/Motion to recommit with instructions to delete the section requiring a second vote to release part of the funds after the president reports to Congress on the Iraqi government's progress in meeting benchmarks May 10, 2007. Y N W
Roll Call 330. To provide for the redeployment and withdrawal of U.S. armed forces and military contractors from Iraq within 90 days of enactment (H.R. 2237)/On passage May 10, 2007. N Y L
Roll Call 329. To provide for the redeployment and withdrawal of U.S. armed forces and military contractors from Iraq within 90 days of enactment (H.R. 2237)/Motion to recommit with instructions that language be added stating that the decision to withdraw should be based on protection of members of the armed forces, the Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. embassy May 10, 2007. Y N W
Roll Call 328. Fiscal 2008 Intelligence authorization (H.R. 2082)/Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) motion to proceed into closed session to discuss classified provisions tucked into the legislation that benefit a particular interest, organization or locale May 10, 2007. Y N W
Roll Call 327. Providing for consideration (H. Res. 387) for two fiscal 2007 "emergency" supplemental spending bills and legislation to require a withdrawal of combat forces from Iraq (H.R. 2206, H.R. 2237, H.R. 2207)/On adoption of the rules package May 10, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 326. Providing for consideration (H. Res. 387) for two fiscal 2007 "emergency" supplemental spending bills and legislation to require a withdrawal of combat forces from Iraq (H.R. 2206, H.R. 2237, H.R. 2207)/Motion to order the previous question (ending debate and preventing amendment) May 10, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 276. Emergency supplemental spending bill to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, among other purposes (H.R. 1591)/Presidential veto override May 02, 2007. N Y L
Roll Call 265. Providing the rules of consideration for a fiscal 2007 emergency supplemental spending bill, including a March 2008 deadline for withdrawal of combat forces from Iraq (H.R. 1591)/On passage Apr 25, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 264. Providing for consideration of the fiscal 2007 emergency supplemental spending bill, including a March 2008 deadline for withdrawal of combat forces from Iraq (H.R. 1591)/On adoption of the rules package (H. Res. 332) Apr 25, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 235. Emergency supplemental spending bill to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 1591)/Motion to pick conferees and instruct them to include language requiring the withdrawal of U.S. troops form Iraq by August 2008 Apr 19, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 210. H. Con. Res. 99 (Fiscal 2008 Budget Resolution), Woolsey of California substitute amendment offering an alternative budget resolution authored by the Congressional Progressive Caucus/On agreeing to the amendment Mar 29, 2007. N Y L
Roll Call 186. H.R. 1591 "Emergency" supplemental appropriations for the ongoing war in Iraq/On passage Mar 23, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 182. H. Res. 261 Providing for consideration of a bill (H.R. 1591) to make "emergency" supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq/On agreeing to the resolution Mar 22, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 155. H.R. 1362, Accountability in Contracting Act/On motion to recommit with instructions Mar 15, 2007. Y N L
Roll Call 154. H RES 242. Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1362, Accountability in Contracting Act/On agreeing to the resolution Mar 15, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 109. H.R. 556 The National Security Foreign Investment Reform and Strengthened Transparency Act/On motion to recommit with instructions Feb 28, 2007. Y N W
Roll Call 99. H Con. Res. 63. Disapproving of President Bush's decision to deploy more than 20,000 additional United States combat troops to Iraq/On agreeing to the resolution Feb 16, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 97. H. Res. 157 Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res 63) disapproving President Bush's decision to deploy more than 20,000 additional U.S. combat troops to Iraq/On agreeing to the resolution Feb 13, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 96. H. Res. 157 Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 63) disapproving of President Bush's plan to deploy more than 20,000 additional U.S. combat troops to Iraq/Ordering the previous question Feb 13, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 72. Fiscal 2007 continuing resolution to fund the federal government (H. J. Res. 20)/On passage Jan 31, 2007. Y 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. Y 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. N 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. N Y W
Roll Call 68. Fiscal 2007 continuing resolution to fund the federal government (H. J. Res. 20)/Question of consideration Jan 31, 2007. N 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. N 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. N Y W
Roll Call 14. Implementing the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission (H.R. 1)/Motion to recommit with instructions Jan 09, 2007. Y N W
Roll Call 13. To establish a new House intelligence oversight committee (H. Res. 35)/On adoption of the resolution Jan 09, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 12. To establish a new House intelligence oversight committee (H. Res. 35)/Motion to recommit Jan 09, 2007. Y N W
Roll Call 11. H. Res. 6 Adopting the rules of the House of Representative for the 110th Congress/On adopting Title 5 of the resolution Jan 05, 2007. N Y W
Roll Call 10. H. Res. 6 Adopting the rules of the House of Representative for the 110th Congress/Motion to commit with instructions Jan 05, 2007. Y N W