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Governor:

Charlie Crist on Homeland Security
Republican: Click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

  • FL 2006 Senate Debate

    Mel Martinez on Homeland Security
    Republican Jr Senator (FL); previously Secretary of H.U.D.: Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Mel Martinez on other issues.
    • Volunteers for military service make a draft unnecessary. (Oct 2004)
    • Funding the strongest military in the world. (Aug 2004)
    • Fight to keep all FL military bases open. (Aug 2004)
    • Private-public partnerships for anti-terrorism technology. (Aug 2004)
    • Ensure veterans obtain all the benefits entitled. (Jul 2004)
    • Continue to support first responders. (Jul 2004)
    • Ease the burdens of deployed service-members. (Jul 2004)
    • Voted NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
    • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
    • Voted NO on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
    • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
    • Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
    • Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
    • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
    Bill Nelson on Homeland Security
    Democratic Jr Senator (FL): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Bill Nelson on other issues.
    • Let all military overseas vote via Internet. (Jan 2001)
    • Upgrade the military. (Oct 2000)
    • Deploy limited missile defense shield. (Oct 2000)
    • Voted YES on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
    • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
    • Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted YES on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
    • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
    • Voted YES on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
    • Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
    • Establish Maritime Security grants for ports and vessels. (Nov 2002)
    • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
    • Rated 70% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)

    House:

    Gus Bilirakis on Homeland Security
    Republican (District 9): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Gus Bilirakis on other issues.
    • More funding for Department of Veterans Affairs. (Nov 2006)
    • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    Allen Boyd on Homeland Security
    Democratic Representative (FL-2): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Allen Boyd on other issues.
    • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Corrine Brown on Homeland Security
    Democratic Representative (FL-3): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Corrine Brown on other issues.
    • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
    • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
    Ginny Brown-Waite on Homeland Security
    Republican Representative (FL-5): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Ginny Brown-Waite on other issues.
    • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Vern Buchanan on Homeland Security
    Republican (District 13): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Vern Buchanan on other issues.
    • Supportd "National Strategy for Homeland Security". (Nov 2006)
    • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    Kathy Castor on Homeland Security
    Democrat (District 11): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Kathy Castor on other issues.
    • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
    Ander Crenshaw on Homeland Security
    Republican Representative (FL-4): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Ander Crenshaw on other issues.
    • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Lincoln Diaz-Balart on Homeland Security
    Republican Representative (FL-21): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Lincoln Diaz-Balart on other issues.
    • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Mario Diaz-Balart on Homeland Security
    Republican Representative (FL-25): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Mario Diaz-Balart on other issues.
    • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Tom Feeney on Homeland Security
    Republican Representative (FL-24): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Tom Feeney on other issues.
    • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Alcee Hastings on Homeland Security
    Democratic Representative (FL-23): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Alcee Hastings on other issues.
    • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted NO on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
    Ric Keller on Homeland Security
    Republican Representative (FL-8): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Ric Keller on other issues.
    • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Ron Klein on Homeland Security
    Democrat (District 22): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ron Klein on other issues.
    • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    Connie Mack IV on Homeland Security
    Republican Representative (FL-14): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack IV on other issues.
    • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    Tim Mahoney on Homeland Security
    Democrat (District 16): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tim Mahoney on other issues.
    • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    Kendrick Meek on Homeland Security
    Democratic Representative (FL-17): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Kendrick Meek on other issues.
    • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
    John Mica on Homeland Security
    Republican Representative (FL-7): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for John Mica on other issues.
    • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
    Jeff Miller on Homeland Security
    Republican Representative (FL-1): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Miller on other issues.
    • Advocate for veterans’ benefits. (Oct 2001)
    • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
    Adam Putnam on Homeland Security
    Republican Representative (FL-12): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Adam Putnam on other issues.
    • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on Homeland Security
    Republican Representative (FL-18): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on other issues.
    • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
    Cliff Stearns on Homeland Security
    Republican Representative (FL-6): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Cliff Stearns on other issues.
    • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
    Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Homeland Security
    Democratic Representative (FL-20): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Wasserman Schultz on other issues.
    • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted NO on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
    Dave Weldon on Homeland Security
    Republican Representative (FL-15): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Dave Weldon on other issues.
    • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
    Robert Wexler on Homeland Security
    Democratic Representative (FL-19): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Robert Wexler on other issues.
    • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted NO on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Bill Young on Homeland Security
    Republican Representative (FL-10): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Bill Young on other issues.
    • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
    • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
    • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
    • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)

    Former candidates & officeholders:

    Jeb Bush on Homeland Security
    Republican FL Governor: Click here for Jeb Bush on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    Michael Bilirakis on Homeland Security
    Republican (District 9): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Michael Bilirakis on other issues.
    • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
    Charles Canady on Homeland Security
    Republican (District 12): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Charles Canady on other issues.
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
    Jim Davis on Homeland Security
    Democrat (District 11): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jim Davis on other issues.
    • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Tillie Fowler on Homeland Security
    Republican (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tillie Fowler on other issues.
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
    Katherine Harris on Homeland Security
    Republican (District 13): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Harris on other issues.
    • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Bill McCollum on Homeland Security
    Republican (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill McCollum on other issues.
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
    Dan Miller on Homeland Security
    Republican (retired) (District 13): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dan Miller on other issues.
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
    Joe Scarborough on Homeland Security
    Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Joe Scarborough on other issues.
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
    Clay Shaw on Homeland Security
    Republican (District 22): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Clay Shaw on other issues.
    • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
    Karen Thurman on Homeland Security
    Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Karen Thurman on other issues.
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
    Bill McBride on Homeland Security
    Democrat Challenger 2002: Click here for Bill McBride on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    Janet Reno on Homeland Security
    Former Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Janet Reno on other issues.
    • Advocates broad partnership to protect US infrastructure. (Jan 1999)
    Peter Deutsch on Homeland Security
    Democrat (Until 2004) (District 20): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Peter Deutsch on other issues.
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Mark Foley on Homeland Security
    Republican (District 16): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Mark Foley on other issues.
    • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • End draft registration; all-volunteer forces . (Dec 2000)
    • Federal duty to provide missile defense . (Dec 2000)
    • Allow assassination of terrorist leaders. (Jan 2001)
    • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
    Porter Goss on Homeland Security
    Republican (Until 2004) (District 14): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Porter Goss on other issues.
    • More congressional oversight of counter-terrorism needed. (Jul 2004)
    • More investment in heroic patriots in intelligence community. (Jun 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
    Carrie Meek on Homeland Security
    Democrat (retired 2002) (District 17): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Carrie Meek on other issues.
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
    Betty Castor on Homeland Security
    2004 former Democratic Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Betty Castor on other issues.
    • Support the all volunteer military, not a military draft. (Oct 2004)
    • Improve prevention against unconventional & nuclear attacks. (Oct 2004)
    • More military pay, more veteran's benefits, more equipment. (Sep 2004)
    • Share information between intelligence agencies & police. (Sep 2004)
    Bob Graham on Homeland Security
    Former Democratic Senator; retired 2004: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Bob Graham on other issues.
    • Voted YES on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
    • Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
    • Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
    • Voted NO on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
    • Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
    • Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
    • Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
    • Voted NO on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
    • Voted NO on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
    • Establish Maritime Security grants for ports and vessels. (Nov 2002)
    • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Peter Deutsch on Homeland Security
    Former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Peter Deutsch on other issues.
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Katherine Harris on Homeland Security
    Republican challenger; Former US Representative: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Harris on other issues.
    • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
    • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
    • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
    • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
    • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
    • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
    • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Connie Mack on Homeland Security
    Former Republican Senator: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack on other issues.
    • Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
    • Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
    • Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
    • Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
    • Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
    • Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
    • Voted NO on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
    • Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
    • Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
    Bill McCollum on Homeland Security
    Former Republican challenger; former US Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill McCollum on other issues.
    • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
    • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
    Bob Smith on Homeland Security
    Republican Sr Senator (NH; retired 2002): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Bob Smith on other issues.
    • Don’t balance budget on veterans’ shoulders. (Aug 1999)
    • New non-VA programs for military retirees’ health care. (Aug 1999)
    • President needs knowledge & passion to inspire troops. (Jul 1999)
    • Cuts have been too deep; need SDI defense. (May 1999)
    • Has worked to account for all POWs and MIAs. (May 1999)
    • Correct shortages in military equipment & personnel. (Mar 1999)
    • Raise military pay & benefits. (Mar 1999)
    • Get answers on POWs and MIAs. (Mar 1999)
    • Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
    • Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
    • Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
    • Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
    • Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
    • Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
    • Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
    • Voted NO on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
    • Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
    • Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)

                                                                                                                                                                                   
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