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Alan Grayson:
Opposed $607 billion national defense bill
On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act, by a vote of 269-151--Rep. Grayson voted NAY. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities,
including military personnel strengths." Grayson voted with 142 other Democrats and 8 Republicans against the bill. The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Obama vetoed the bill on Oct. 22.On Nov. 5, 2015, the
House passed S 1356, the National Defense Authorization Act, by a vote of 370-58--Rep. Grayson voted NAY. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included "$5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget" and language
preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison. Grayson voted with 48 other Democrats and 9 Republicans against the bill. On Nov. 10 the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on Nov. 25.
Source: Ballotpedia.org coverage of 2016 Florida Senate race
May 15, 2015
Ann Kirkpatrick:
Voted with GOP for DoD bill that Obama vetoed
Defense spending authorization: Kirkpatrick voted YEA on May 15, 2015 for HR 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act, which passed by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for
Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation."
Kirkpatrick voted with 40 Democrats and 228 Republicans to approve the bill. The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25.
President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.
Source: Ballotpedia.org coverage of 2016 Florida Senate race
May 15, 2015
Anthony Brown:
Fund Base Realignment and Closure transportation projects
In one of his first actions as lieutenant governor, Brown announced in February 2007 the release of a study that assessed the State's needs to accommodate the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decisions that were estimated to bring up to
60,000 new jobs to Maryland by 2011. Governor O'Malley directed the lieutenant governor to chair the Subcabinet on BRAC for the State of Maryland as one of the lieutenant governor's major duties.
Gov. Martin O'Malley announced he strongly supported more federal dollars toward Base Realignment and Closure transportation projects in Maryland.
O'Malley emphasized that the state would work closely with Congress to get the funding for the projects. "We plan to meet the shortfall as we have every challenge in the history of our nation - by doing it together," O'Malley said.
Source: Ballotpedia.org on 2016 Maryland House campaign
Nov 8, 2016
Arvin Vohra:
Cut military spending by 60% or more
The following issues were listed on Vohra's campaign website:Cut Military Spending by 60% or More: If elected,
I will immediately sponsor legislation to cut military spending by 60% or more, end all trade sanctions, and cut taxes accordingly. This will reduce the violence against our country and enhance our global economic capabilities.
Source: Ballotpedia.org on 2018 Maryland Senate race
Feb 22, 2018
Eddie Melton:
Ensure access to veterans' resources and benefits
Melton's website highlighted the following campaign themes:- Every Veteran Deserves Access to their Earned Resources
- Eddie believes that we must honor the brave men and women who have served in our
Armed Forces by ensuring that they have access to the resources and benefits they've so rightly earned.
- Fulfilling this commitment to our valiant veterans and their families is one of the most important obligations of our government.
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Nov 1, 2016
James Mattis:
Bring business reforms to the Department of Defense
Mattis commented on military spending in his opening remarks, saying that one of his top priorities as secretary of defense will be "to bring business reforms to the Department of Defense by instilling budget discipline and holding our leaders
accountable." He added, "I will be committed to earning the trust and confidence of the Congress--and the American people--that the Department is the best possible steward of taxpayer money."
Source: Ballotpedia.org: 2017 Trump transition confirmation hearings
Jan 13, 2017
Joe Heck:
Supported $607 billion national defense bill
On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act, by a vote of 269-151--Rep. Heck voted YEA. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities,
including military personnel strengths." Heck voted with 227 other Republicans and 41 Democrats to approve the bill. The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Obama vetoed the bill on Oct. 22.On Nov. 5, 2015, the
House passed S 1356, the National Defense Authorization Act, by a vote of 370-58--Rep. Heck voted YEA. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included "$5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget" and language
preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison. Heck voted with 234 other Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill. On Nov. 10 the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on Nov. 25.
Source: Ballotpedia.org coverage of 2016 Nevada Senate race
May 15, 2015
Marsha Blackburn:
Supported military spending bills in Congress
- Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (HR 5515). Bill Passed (351-66) on May 24, 2018.
- Voted Yea on: Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3219). Bill Passed (235-192) on July 27, 2017. Proposed
appropriations for defense, military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Legislative Branch, energy and water development, and for other purposes for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2018.
- Voted Yea on: Intelligence Authorization Act for
FY2018 (HR 3180). Bill Failed (241-163) on July 24, 2017. Proposed authorizing intelligence activities, the Community Management Account, and the CIA Retirement and Disability System.
- Voted Yea on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act,
2017 (HR 1301). Bill passed (371-48) on March 8, 2017. The $577.9 billion fiscal year 2017 defense spending bill proposed $516.1 billion in base budget funding and $61.8 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism funding.
Source: Ballotpedia.org voting record for 2018 Tennessee Senate race
May 24, 2018
Mick Mulvaney:
Raise the top line defense number
On spending for military and defense. In a contentious line of questioning from Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), Mulvaney was asked about his legislative record regarding military spending and if he would support increased defense spending. "The
best possible route forward is to raise the top line defense number and to have corresponding reductions in the non-defense discretionary," Mulvaney said.
Source: Ballotpedia.org: 2017 Trump transition confirmation hearings
Jan 25, 2017
Patrick Murphy:
Voted with GOP for DoD bill that Obama vetoed
Defense spending authorization: Murphy voted YEA on May 15, 2015 for HR 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act, which passed by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for
Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation."
Murphy voted with 40 Democrats and 228 Republicans to approve the bill. The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25.
President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.
Source: Ballotpedia.org coverage of 2016 Florida Senate race
Jun 12, 2015
Rocky De La Fuente:
Address broken VA hospital system
The Department of Veterans Affairs is broken. Some of our veterans are dying as they wait for care; others receive inferior treatment when they receive it. Yet, VA officials think it is appropriate to compare the "inconvenience" to "waiting in line at Di
Source: Ballotpedia.org review of 2016 Florida Senate race
Dec 31, 2019
Kirk Cox:
Ban most use of drones by state and local agencies
On January 9, 2013, Ben Cline introduced HB 2012 in the Virginia House of Representatives, a bill which limited state and local law enforcement agencies' use of unmanned drone aircraft. Cline's bill banned all use of drones by state and
local agencies except for Amber Alerts and search and rescue operations until May 1, 2015. HB 2012 became the first bill of its kind nationwide to be passed when the General Assembly approved it 83-16 on February 5, 2013.
The Senate bill, Senator Donald McEachin's SB 1331, also passed on February 5. Governor Bob McDonnell (R) proposed amendments to the moratorium that would create more openings for law enforcement use and industry research and production.
The bill passed with McDonnell's amendments. [Rep. Cox voted YES on Apr/3/13 House vote].
Source: Ballotpedia.org: Virginia legislative voting record HB 2012
Apr 3, 2013
Ben Cline:
Ban most use of drones by state and local agencies
On January 9, 2013, Ben Cline introduced HB 2012 in the Virginia House of Representatives, a bill which limited state and local law enforcement agencies' use of unmanned drone aircraft. Cline's bill banned all use of drones by state and local
agencies except for Amber Alerts and search and rescue operations until May 1, 2015. HB 2012 became the first bill of its kind nationwide to be passed when the General Assembly approved it 83-16 on February 5, 2013.
The Senate bill, Senator Donald McEachin's SB 1331, also passed on February 5. Governor Bob McDonnell (R) proposed amendments to the moratorium that would create more openings for law enforcement use and industry research and production.
The bill passed with McDonnell's amendments.
Source: Ballotpedia.org: Virginia legislative voting record HB 2012
Jan 1, 2018
Donald McEachin:
Ban most use of drones by state and local agencies
On January 9, 2013, Ben Cline introduced HB 2012 in the Virginia House of Representatives, a bill which limited state and local law enforcement agencies' use of unmanned drone aircraft. Cline's bill banned all use of drones by state and local
agencies except for Amber Alerts and search and rescue operations until May 1, 2015. HB 2012 became the first bill of its kind nationwide to be passed when the General Assembly approved it 83-16 on February 5, 2013.
The Senate bill, Senator Donald McEachin's SB 1331, also passed on February 5. Governor Bob McDonnell (R) proposed amendments to the moratorium that would create more openings for law enforcement use and industry research and production.
The bill passed with McDonnell's amendments.
Source: Ballotpedia.org: Virginia legislative voting record SB-1331
Jan 1, 2018
Karla May:
Continue military assistance for Ukraine to repel Russia
Karla May highlighted the following themes in an interview with St. Louis Public Radio published on July 15: She supports continued assistance for Ukraine to repel Russia's invasion. But May also said that as a U.S. senator, she would analyze any aid
proposal to make sure it includes military support that will actually help Ukraine advance in the war that's lasted for more than two years. "You don't blindly vote for anything," May said. "You're going to have to evaluate every piece of legislation."
Source: Ballotpedia.org on 2024 Missouri Senate race
Jul 15, 2024
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