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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Tommy Battle on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for governor of Alabama: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tommy Battle on other issues.
  • Flying the flag both honors it and salutes the veterans. (Mar 2018)
Robert Bentley on Homeland Security
Republican Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Robert Bentley on other issues.
  • Veteran-owned business stickers in small business windows. (Feb 2016)
  • Create state crime of "theft of valor" for profit. (Apr 2015)
  • Veteran educational benefits after 1 month instead of 1 year. (Jan 2010)
David Carrington on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Alabama Governor: Click here for David Carrington on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chris Countryman on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Alabama Governor: Click here for Chris Countryman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Parker Griffith on Homeland Security
Democratic Challenger for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Parker Griffith on other issues.
  • Strong national defense, and missile defense. (Nov 2008)
Kay Ivey on Homeland Security
Republican Alabama Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kay Ivey on other issues.
  • Tax credit for hiring veterans, even if not unemployed. (Mar 2018)
  • Ensure the stability of Alabama's military resources. (Apr 2017)
  • 1,000-foot perimeter at military funerals to enforce respect. (Oct 2014)
Stacy Lee George on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Alabama U. S. Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Stacy Lee George on other issues.
  • Will focus on caring for veterans. (Aug 2017)
Walt Maddox on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for governor of Alabama: Click here for Walt Maddox on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

AL 2022: 2022 AL Governor's race

Marcus Bowman on Homeland Security
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marcus Bowman on other issues.
  • We need to spend money for best-equipped military. (Jan 2016)
Bradley Byrne on Homeland Security
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bradley Byrne on other issues.
  • Push for Littoral Combat Ships, built in Mobile. (Oct 2015)
  • Do more--much more--to ensure our national defense. (Nov 2013)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Ron Crumpton on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ron Crumpton on other issues.
  • Oppose expanding the military. (Nov 2015)
  • Require all military contracts to use American companies. (Jul 2015)
Doug Jones on Homeland Security
Democratic Alabama U.S. Senator: Click here for Doug Jones on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Arnold Mooney on Homeland Security
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Arnold Mooney on other issues.
  • Sponsored tax credit for hiring unemployed veterans. (Mar 2018)
  • Create state crime of "theft of valor" for profit. (Apr 2015)
Roy Moore on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Alabama U.S. Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Roy Moore on other issues.
  • Open to hearings looking into what really happened on 9/11. (Dec 2017)
  • No gays in the military. (Aug 2017)
  • More money for modern weapons. (Aug 2017)
John Rogers on Homeland Security
Alabama Senate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Rogers on other issues.
  • Tax credit for hiring veterans, even if not unemployed. (Mar 2018)
  • Create state crime of "theft of valor" for profit. (Apr 2015)
Jeff Sessions on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator (AL): Click here for 31 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Sessions on other issues.
  • Giving alleged terrorists criminal rights is "too soft". (Nov 2016)
  • Terrorists since 9/11 are mostly Islamic; confront them. (Jun 2016)
  • A strong national defense is the top priority. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
  • 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 NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • 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 NO on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted NO on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Luther Strange on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Alabama U.S. Senator: Click here for Luther Strange on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tommy Tuberville on Homeland Security
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tommy Tuberville on other issues.

House:

Robert Aderholt on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (AL-4): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Robert Aderholt on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Bobby Bright on Homeland Security
Democratic Challenger (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Bright on other issues.
  • No more base closings; rebuild and strengthen military. (Nov 2008)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Mo Brooks on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Mo Brooks on other issues.
  • Fully fund military; most important federal responsibility. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Feb 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Bradley Byrne on Homeland Security
Republican Nominee (District 1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bradley Byrne on other issues.
  • Push for Littoral Combat Ships, built in Mobile. (Oct 2015)
  • Do more--much more--to ensure our national defense. (Nov 2013)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Parker Griffith on Homeland Security
Republican challenger (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Parker Griffith on other issues.
  • Strong national defense, and missile defense. (Nov 2008)
Gary Palmer on Homeland Security
Republican House Member (District 6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Gary Palmer on other issues.
  • Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
  • Fully fund the Defense Department. (Aug 2014)
  • Supports targeting terrorists, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports targeting terrorists, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Martha Roby on Homeland Security
Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Martha Roby on other issues.
  • Maintain military installations as tip of our nation's spear. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Michael Rogers on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (AL-3): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Michael Rogers on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Terri Sewell on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Terri Sewell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Bob Riley on Homeland Security
Republican Governor; previously GOP Representative (AL-3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bob Riley on other issues.
  • 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)
Jeff Sessions on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator (AL): Click here for 31 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Sessions on other issues.
  • Giving alleged terrorists criminal rights is "too soft". (Nov 2016)
  • Terrorists since 9/11 are mostly Islamic; confront them. (Jun 2016)
  • A strong national defense is the top priority. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
  • 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 NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • 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 NO on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted NO on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Spencer Bachus on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (AL-6): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Spencer Bachus on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Jo Bonner on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (AL-1): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Jo Bonner on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Don Siegelman on Homeland Security
Former Democratic Governor (1999-2002): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Don Siegelman on other issues.
  • Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
  • Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
Howell Heflin on Homeland Security
Former Senator (until March 2005): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Howell Heflin on other issues.
  • Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
Susan Parker on Homeland Security
2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (AL): Click here for Susan Parker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Wayne Sowell on Homeland Security
2004 former Democratic challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Wayne Sowell on other issues.
  • More $ for troops, less $ for weapons. (Aug 2004)
  • Continue with National missile defense. (Aug 2004)
  • Reinstitute military draft to prepare for evildoers. (Aug 2004)
William Barnes on Homeland Security
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for William Barnes on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Sonny Callahan on Homeland Security
Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Sonny Callahan 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)
Bud Cramer on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (AL-5): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Bud Cramer on other issues.
  • 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 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 33% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
Artur Davis on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (AL-7): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Artur Davis on other issues.
  • 2002: Portrayed opponent as soft on terrorism. (May 2012)
  • 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 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 adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Terry Everett on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (AL-2): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Terry Everett 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 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 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)
  • Allow assassination of terrorist leaders. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Vivian Davis Figures on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate Challenger; member of State Senate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Vivian Davis Figures on other issues.
  • Tax credit for hiring veterans, even if not unemployed. (Mar 2018)
  • Create state crime of "theft of valor" for profit. (Apr 2015)
Earl Hilliard on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Earl Hilliard on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Lynda Blanchard on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for Lynda Blanchard on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mo Brooks on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Mo Brooks on other issues.
  • Fully fund military; most important federal responsibility. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Feb 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Jerry Carl on Homeland Security
Republican (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jerry Carl on other issues.
Bill Hightower on Homeland Security
Republican (District 1): Click here for Bill Hightower on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Merrill on Homeland Security
Republican 2020 Challenger (withdrew): Click here for John Merrill on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Barry Moore on Homeland Security
Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Barry Moore on other issues.
  • Committed to securing benefits for military families. (Jul 2020)
  • Sponsored tax credit for hiring unemployed veterans. (Mar 2018)
  • Create state crime of "theft of valor" for profit. (Apr 2015)
  • Strongly supports strong military, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Bob Riley on Homeland Security
Republican Governor; previously GOP Representative (AL-3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bob Riley on other issues.
  • 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)
Richard Shelby on Homeland Security
Republican Sr Senator (AL): Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for Richard Shelby on other issues.
  • Stalwart protector of Redstone Arsenal & Marshall Center. (Feb 2016)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
  • 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 NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • 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)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • Supports maintaining a numerically superior nuclear arsenal. (Nov 2016)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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