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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Greg Abbott on Homeland Security
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Republican Governor:
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- Exempt veterans from state business fees. (Feb 2015)
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George P. Bush on Homeland Security
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Republican Texas Land Commissioner:
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David Dewhurst on Homeland Security
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Republican Lt. Governor:
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- No blanket cuts to military, but trim back some spending. (Jun 2012)
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Kathie Glass on Homeland Security
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Libertarian candidate for Texas Governor:
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Beto O`Rourke on Homeland Security
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Democratic candidate for President; Texas Senator nominee:
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- Renew alliances like Kurds; they make America stronger. (Oct 2019)
- We addressed suicide epidemic in El Paso VA & nationally. (Jul 2019)
- Boost the defense budget. (Jul 2019)
- Supported 11th aircraft carrier; opposed 1% military cut. (Mar 2019)
- Military should welcome transgender recruits. (Mar 2019)
- Supports reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
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Annise Parker on Homeland Security
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Mayor of Houston:
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Mike Rawlings on Homeland Security
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Mayor of Dallas:
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Lupe Valdez on Homeland Security
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Democratic candidate for governor of Texas:
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- Wants all veterans to receive the benefits they have earned. (Oct 2018)
- Worked for Dept. of Homeland Security & then elected sheriff. (Dec 2017)
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Andrew White on Homeland Security
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Democratic candidate for Texas Governor:
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- Help first responders with citizen-led response teams. (Feb 2018)
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Senate:
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David Alameel on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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John Cornyn on Homeland Security
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Republican Jr Senator (TX):
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- Strengthen security at ports and chemical facilities. (Oct 2014)
- 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)
- Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
- Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
- 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. (Oct 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Ted Cruz on Homeland Security
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Republican Texas Senator:
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- Protecting US Capitol is "political theater". (Feb 2021)
- Provide our veterans the care they have been promised. (Mar 2016)
- Snowden guilty of treason, but exposed massive surveillance. (Mar 2016)
- Increase armed forces to 1.4 million troops. (Feb 2016)
- Waterboarding isn't torture; but not for low-level officers. (Feb 2016)
- Torture is wrong, unambiguously; America does not need it. (Jan 2016)
- Americans who join ISIS forfeit their citizenship. (Jan 2016)
- On day one, rip to shreds the Iranian nuclear deal. (Sep 2015)
- Label the enemy that Obama won't: radical Islamic terrorists. (Aug 2015)
- Benghazi: administration knew right away it was terrorism. (Jun 2015)
- No more domestic BRAC until overseas BRAC closures. (Jun 2015)
- Military sex abuse victims can't trust commander as arbiter. (Jun 2015)
- Constitution disallows drone strikes on US citizens in US. (Jun 2015)
- American Exceptionalism: we liberate; others subjugate. (Jun 2015)
- Many more questions remain about Benghazi. (Dec 2014)
- Torture was rightly outlawed, but keep tactics classified. (Dec 2014)
- Americans who join ISIS should be barred from coming home. (Sep 2014)
- Vital role for deploying military force abroad. (Mar 2014)
- Deploy missile defense with Czechs & Poles, to limit Putin. (Mar 2014)
- Suspend Russia from G8 & withdraw from arms control treaties. (Mar 2014)
- Opposes TSA and National Defense Authorization Act. (Sep 2012)
- Fierce advocate of recruiting and growing the military. (Jul 2011)
- Supports banning military gay marriage. (Oct 2012)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Jul 2014)
- No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Oct 2015)
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MJ Hegar on Homeland Security
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- We must mobilize against epidemic of domestic terrorism. (Jan 2020)
- Will stand against efforts to privatize the VA. (Jan 2020)
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Sema Hernandez on Homeland Security
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Beto O`Rourke on Homeland Security
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Democratic candidate for President; Texas Senator nominee:
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- Renew alliances like Kurds; they make America stronger. (Oct 2019)
- We addressed suicide epidemic in El Paso VA & nationally. (Jul 2019)
- Boost the defense budget. (Jul 2019)
- Supported 11th aircraft carrier; opposed 1% military cut. (Mar 2019)
- Military should welcome transgender recruits. (Mar 2019)
- Supports reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
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Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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Emily Sanchez on Homeland Security
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Green Party Senate challenger:
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- Opposes expanding the armed forces. (Sep 2014)
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Royce West on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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House:
Colin Allred on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 32):
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Jodey Arrington on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 19):
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- Reinvest in our Armed Forces. (Nov 2016)
- Supports maintaining a numerically superior nuclear arsenal. (Nov 2016)
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Brian Babin on Homeland Security
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Republican House Member (District 36):
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- Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
- Our military must be prepared and second to none. (Aug 2014)
- No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Feb 2015)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Joe Linus Barton on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (TX-6):
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- 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 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)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Kevin Brady on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (TX-8):
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- 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)
- 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)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Michael Burgess on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (TX-26):
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- 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 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)
- Include post-traumatic stress disorder in vet's disability. (Feb 2008)
- Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Quico Canseco on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 23):
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
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John Carter on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (TX-31):
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- 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 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)
- Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
- Sponsored bill maintaining military spouse voting residency. (Feb 2009)
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Joaquin Castro on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 20):
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- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
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Michael Cloud on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 27):
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- PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
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Mike Conaway on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (TX-11):
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- 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)
- Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
- Member of House Committee on Intelligence. (Mar 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Dan Crenshaw on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 2):
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- What veterans need is a clear mission & resources to do it. (Nov 2018)
- Peace maintained via a strong military. (Sep 2018)
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Henry Cuellar on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (TX-28):
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- Help improve veterans’ and military personnel’s benefits. (Nov 2004)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- 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 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)
- Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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John Culberson on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (TX-7):
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- 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 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)
- End draft registration; all-volunteer forces . (Dec 2000)
- Federal duty to provide missile defense . (Dec 2000)
- Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Lloyd Doggett on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (TX-25):
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- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- 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 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 NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- Voted NO on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
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Veronica Escobar on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 16):
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- PVS:Cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
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Blake Farenthold on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 27):
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Lizzie Pannill Fletcher on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 7):
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- Prioritize support for those who serve in our military. (Apr 2020)
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Bill Flores on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 17):
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Member of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Pete Gallego on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 23):
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- Increase job funding for wounded veterans. (Nov 2012)
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Sylvia Garcia on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 29):
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- PVS:Cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
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Louie Gohmert on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (TX-1):
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- The world knows we will defend ourselves. (Oct 2004)
- 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)
- Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Vicente Gonzalez on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 15):
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- Fulfill our promise to veterans. (Nov 2016)
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Lance Gooden on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 5):
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- PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
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Kay Granger on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (TX-12):
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- 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 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)
- Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
- Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
- Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
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Al Green on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (TX-9):
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- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- 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)
- Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
- Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Rated Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
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Gene Green on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (TX-29):
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- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- 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 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 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- Rated Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
- Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
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Jeb Hensarling on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (TX-5):
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- 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 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)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Jun 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Ruben Hinojosa on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (TX-15):
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- 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)
- 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 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)
- 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)
- Stopping Vieques bombing range good; sooner is better. (Jun 2001)
- Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Will Hurd on Homeland Security
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Republican House Member (District 23):
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- 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)
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Sheila Jackson Lee on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (TX-18):
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- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- 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 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 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 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Give higher priority to rail security. (Jul 2005)
- Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
- Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
- Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
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Eddie Bernice Johnson on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (TX-30):
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- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- 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 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 NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO 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)
- Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
- Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Sponsored defunding nuclear-armed aircraft and nuclear R&D or testing. (May 2013)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
- Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
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Sam Johnson on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (TX-3):
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- 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 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)
- End draft registration; all-volunteer forces . (Dec 2000)
- Federal duty to provide missile defense . (Dec 2000)
- Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
- Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Scott Keller on Homeland Security
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Independent Challenger (District 8):
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- Shift military from oil police to homeland defenders. (Apr 2013)
- Shift focus away from conquest. (Apr 2013)
- Wiretapping is a huge invasion of privacy. (Apr 2013)
- Wire tapping is a huge invasion of privacy. (Aug 2011)
- Expand armed forces with shifted focus. (Aug 2011)
- Expand the military in smart directions. (Aug 2011)
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Kenny Marchant on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (TX-24):
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- Voted NO 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)
- Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Mar 2014)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2014)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Michael McCaul on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (TX-10):
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- Prioritize investments in our nuclear deterrent. (Jun 2016)
- Feel complacency since the 9/11 attack. (Apr 2004)
- 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)
- Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
- 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)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Randy Neugebauer on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (TX-19):
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- 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 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)
- Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
- Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Beto O`Rourke on Homeland Security
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Democratic candidate for President; Texas Senator nominee:
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- Renew alliances like Kurds; they make America stronger. (Oct 2019)
- We addressed suicide epidemic in El Paso VA & nationally. (Jul 2019)
- Boost the defense budget. (Jul 2019)
- Supported 11th aircraft carrier; opposed 1% military cut. (Mar 2019)
- Military should welcome transgender recruits. (Mar 2019)
- Supports reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
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Pete Olson on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 22):
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- Work tirelessly to strengthen our ability to defend America. (Nov 2008)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Ted Poe on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (TX-2):
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- 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)
- Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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John Ratcliffe on Homeland Security
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Republican House Member (District 4):
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- Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
- Hometown Heroes: honor soldiers returning from active duty. (May 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)
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Chip Roy on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 21):
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- Strengthen military with tools & rules of engagement. (Nov 2019)
- Peace maintained via a strong military. (Sep 2018)
- PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
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Lamar Smith on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (TX-21):
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- 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 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)
- Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Apr 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Van Taylor on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 3):
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- PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
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Mac Thornberry on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (TX-13):
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- Prioritize investments in our nuclear deterrent. (Jun 2016)
- 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)
- 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)
- Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
- Member of House Committee on Intelligence. (Mar 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
- Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Marc Veasey on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 33):
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- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
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Filemon Vela on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 34):
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- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Dec 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Dec 2013)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
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Randy Weber on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 14):
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- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Jan 2014)
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Roger Williams on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 25):
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- Opposes reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Ron Wright on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 6):
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- Will fight for expanded military spending. (Nov 2019)
- Proposes grant program for retired military & police dogs. (Nov 2019)
- Peace maintained via a strong military. (Sep 2018)
- PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Julian Castro on Homeland Security
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Mayor of San Antonio; HUD Secretary:
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- Supported military expansion into cybersecurity. (Feb 2019)
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Rick Perry on Homeland Security
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Republican Governor (TX):
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- 1970s: flew C-130 tactical airlift aircraft in Air Force. (Dec 2018)
- Patriot Act gives us a technological advantage. (May 2015)
- Hillary needs to answer questions about Benghazi & ethics. (May 2015)
- Barbarism of 9/11 terrorists still threatens us today. (Sep 2014)
- NSA listening in on our phones breaches rule of law. (Aug 2014)
- Hamas uses civilians as shields; help Israel defend itself. (Aug 2014)
- Unprincipled to create Department of Homeland Security. (Sep 2011)
- Glad Obama kept Gitmo open; America is safer because of it. (Sep 2011)
- US should be strongest nation by insurmountable magnitude. (Nov 2010)
- Invest in defense to prepare for unpredictable threats. (Nov 2010)
- Unsettled policy on Guantanamo signals weakness to enemies. (Nov 2010)
- Always maintain a robust military capability. (May 2008)
- 1976: Vietnam-era C-130 pilot in US Air Force. (Feb 2008)
- 2004: DoD only unofficially supports Boy Scout Jamboree. (Feb 2008)
- Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
- Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
- Study terrorist threats against nuclear waste repositories. (Aug 2001)
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Chris Bell on Homeland Security
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- 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 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Jon Roland on Homeland Security
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Libertarian Senate Challenger:
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- Search warrants only when known to owner. (Jan 2012)
- Treat terrorists as pirates; military tribunals ok. (May 2008)
- More SDI funding & more state homeland security funding. (May 2008)
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Steve Stockman on Homeland Security
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Republican challenger (Lost primary):
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- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Dec 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Dec 2013)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Ralph Moody Hall on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (TX-4):
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- Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Jul 2014)
- 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 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)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Apr 2013)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Tony Sanchez on Homeland Security
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Democrat 2000 Challenger:
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Steve Stockman on Homeland Security
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Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 36):
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- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Dec 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Dec 2013)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Ken Bentsen on Homeland Security
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Former Dem.challenger (withdrew Jan. 2006), former U.S. Rep.:
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- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
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Jack Fields on Homeland Security
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 8):
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- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Martin Frost on Homeland Security
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 24):
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- 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)
- Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
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Phil Gramm on Homeland Security
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Former Republican Senator:
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- Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES 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 NO 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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Gene Kelly on Homeland Security
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Former Democratic Challenger (2006):
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- Supports more spending on Armed Forces personnel. (Sep 2000)
- Supports spending on Missile Defense (“Star Wars”). (Sep 2000)
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Ron Kirk on Homeland Security
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2002 Democratic Candidate:
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Nicholas Lampson on Homeland Security
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Democrat (Unseated 2008) (District 9):
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- Voted NO 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 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)
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Mary Ruwart on Homeland Security
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2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (TX):
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- Opposes more spending on Armed Forces personnel. (Sep 2000)
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Max Sandlin on Homeland Security
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 1):
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- 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)
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Shelley Sekula-Gibbs on Homeland Security
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Republican Former (2006-2007) (District 22):
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Jim Turner on Homeland Security
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 2):
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- 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 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Bill Archer on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 7):
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- 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)
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Dick Armey on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 26):
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- 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)
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Chris Bell on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 25):
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- 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 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Ken Bentsen on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 25):
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- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
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Henry Bonilla on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 23):
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- 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)
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Ronald Coleman on Homeland Security
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Democrat (1982-1996) (District 16):
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- Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
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Larry Combest on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 19):
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- 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)
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Prof. Tom Davis on Homeland Security
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Green Challenger:
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- Cover our obligations from unjust wars. (Aug 2008)
- The Patriot Act harms civil liberties. (Aug 2008)
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Tom DeLay on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 22):
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- 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 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Chet Edwards on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (TX-17):
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- 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 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 67% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
- Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Charles Gonzalez on Homeland Security
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- 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)
- Stopping Vieques bombing range good; sooner is better. (Jun 2001)
- Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Give higher priority to rail security. (Jul 2005)
- Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
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Darrel Hunter on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- More funding for new weapons research. (Nov 2004)
- Get more countries involved in war on terror. (Nov 2004)
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Scott Jameson on Homeland Security
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Less spending on armed forces. (Aug 2008)
- The Patriot Act harms civil liberties. (Aug 2008)
- Privacy protections have eroded; no military tribunals. (Aug 2006)
- The Patriot Act should be repealed immediately. (Aug 2006)
- Withdraw all troops and close all military bases abroad. (Jan 2006)
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Elizabeth Ames Jones on Homeland Security
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Former Republican Challenger (2012):
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- Maintain strong modern military to face dangerous challenges. (Jul 2011)
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Tom Leppert on Homeland Security
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Former Republican Challenger (2012):
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- Keep our country safe from threats around the world. (Jul 2011)
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Rick Noriega on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Warrantless phone-tapping abandons the Constitution. (Mar 2008)
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Solomon Ortiz on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (TX-27):
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- 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)
- Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Stopping Vieques bombing range good; sooner is better. (Jun 2001)
- Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Ron Paul on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (TX-14); previously Libertarian for President:
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- Get rid of the TSA, or limit its ability to harass citizens. (Sep 2012)
- We should privatize airport security, not nationalize it. (Sep 2012)
- We supported Taliban; differentiate them from al Qaeda. (Jan 2012)
- Getting bin Laden OK; Iranian nukes not OK. (Jan 2012)
- 17,000 troops for Baghdad embassy? Come home!. (Dec 2011)
- The Patriot Act is unpatriotic; it undermines our liberty. (Nov 2011)
- Waterboarding is torture: illegal, uncivilized, and immoral. (Nov 2011)
- Enhance national security by slashing military spending. (Oct 2011)
- We can blow up the world 20 times and we can't cut a penny? (Oct 2011)
- Guantanamo prisoners are just suspects; not terrorists yet. (Oct 2011)
- Military spending is not necessarily defense spending. (Sep 2011)
- Abolish the TSA; let airlines establish security. (Sep 2011)
- Many terrorists have been properly tried in US courts. (Aug 2011)
- Waterboarding doesn't achieve anything. (May 2011)
- Assassination policy targeting citizens is unconstitutional. (Apr 2011)
- Conscription is not part of Constitution nor free society. (Apr 2011)
- Hated for freedom? No, hated for invading their countries!. (Apr 2011)
- Patriot Act is radical departure from 4th Amendment. (Apr 2011)
- 100 detainees have died of torture under US custody. (Apr 2011)
- Politically convenient wars are not at all necessary. (Sep 2009)
- Conscription is unconstitutional--including National Service. (Apr 2008)
- FactCheck: US spends $572B on foreign operations, not $1T. (Feb 2008)
- Military is not in good shape; we have a de facto draft. (Feb 2008)
- We don’t need any troops abroad--they don’t help our defense. (Dec 2007)
- Suicide terrorism stops when we stop intervening abroad. (Dec 2007)
- In wartime, people willing to sacrifice liberty for security. (Dec 2007)
- No presidential power for secret surveillance. (Dec 2007)
- Habeas corpus always applies, even to Guantanamo. (Dec 2007)
- We have a de-facto draft; we can achieve more in peace. (Dec 2007)
- Protect against terrorism by understanding their motivations. (Dec 2007)
- Violating habeas corpus will be used against us. (Sep 2007)
- Protect military chaplains’ right to pray in preferred faith. (Sep 2007)
- Eliminate FBI & DHS; interpret intelligence intelligently. (Sep 2007)
- Governments orchestrate fear to throw their weight around. (Jun 2007)
- DHS is unmanageable bureaucracy--eliminate it. (May 2007)
- Be cautious about warrantless searches & habeas corpus. (May 2007)
- Criticizes use of war on terror to curtail civil liberties. (Jan 2007)
- We’d be as furious as Muslims are, if our land was occupied. (Jan 2006)
- Grouping terrorists together damages relations with Muslims. (Jan 2006)
- We can’t fight for freedom if we impose Patriot Act. (Sep 2005)
- Conscription is forced servitude--no draft for illegal wars. (Nov 2003)
- Explore reasons behind terrorist attacks on US. (Oct 2001)
- Reassess “mutual security” treaties; our allies never aid us. (Dec 1987)
- Military Keynesianism? Blowing up bombs is economic negative. (Apr 2011)
Imperialism
- Islamists attacked us for US bases on Arab lands. (Sep 2011)
- Neither Dems nor GOP will cut one nickel from militarism. (Aug 2011)
- American Empire is big government war & militarism. (Apr 2011)
- We can't keep troops in 135 countries & 900 bases forever. (Feb 2011)
- We’re broke and we just can’t continue to police the world. (Feb 2008)
- Stop policing the world and we can get rid of income tax. (Dec 2007)
- Bring all troops home from abroad & save $100B’s every year. (Dec 2007)
- 9/11 resulted from blasphemy of our bases in Saudi Arabia. (Dec 2007)
- Pre-emptive war policy is a grave mistake. (Jun 2007)
- Pre-emptive war is not part of the American tradition. (Jun 2007)
- Military aggressiveness weakens our national defense. (May 2007)
- Jihadists attack because we have bases in their countries. (Jan 2006)
- Costs of war always higher than expected & go on for decades. (Jun 2005)
- Conscription is a trait of totalitarian government. (Dec 1987)
Voting+Sponsorships
- Opposes Patriot Act & Iraq War. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO 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 YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- 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 YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted NO on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- Voted NO 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)
- Rated 67% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
- Terminate Selective Service. (Jan 2007)
- Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
- Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Barbara Radnofsky on Homeland Security
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Democratic challenger:
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- Diplomatic methods first; last resort is coercion. (Aug 2006)
- No military tribunals for terrorists; but no torture either. (Aug 2006)
- Pre-emptive strikes must remain in our arsenal. (Aug 2006)
- Revise the Patriot Act regarding libraries. (Aug 2006)
- Oppose military tribunals to try suspected terrorists. (Aug 2006)
- More funding and services for veterans. (Apr 2006)
- More domestic preparedness via first responders & states. (Apr 2006)
- Fully fund the Veterans Administration. (Sep 2005)
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Ciro Rodriguez on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (TX-23):
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- 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 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)
- Stopping Vieques bombing range good; sooner is better. (Jun 2001)
- End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Charles Stenholm on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 17):
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- 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)
- Establish a Women's Bureau in Dept. of Veterans Affairs. (Aug 1993)
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David Dewhurst on Homeland Security
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Republican Challenger:
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- No blanket cuts to military, but trim back some spending. (Jun 2012)
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Pat Fallon on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 4):
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Tony Gonzales on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 23):
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Kay Bailey Hutchison on Homeland Security
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Republican Sr Senator (TX):
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- 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 YES 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 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)
- Establish Maritime Security grants for ports and vessels. (Nov 2002)
- Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
- Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
- Expand health services for women veterans. (Mar 2009)
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Ronny Jackson on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 13):
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Troy Nehls on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 22):
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August Pfluger on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 11):
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Silvestre Reyes on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (TX-16):
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- 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 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)
- Stopping Vieques bombing range good; sooner is better. (Jun 2001)
- Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
- Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
- Member of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 2011)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Paul Sadler on Homeland Security
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Give armed forces the equipment they need. (Apr 2012)
- Give law enforcement the tools they need. (Apr 2012)
- Keep armed forces best trained & best-equipped in the world. (Mar 2012)
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Pete Sessions on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (TX-32):
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- 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)
- 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)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
- Strongly supports strong military, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Pro-defense spending, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Beth Van Duyne on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 24):
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