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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Ralph Abraham on Homeland Security
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ralph Abraham on other issues.
  • Never forget our veterans: we owe them. (Dec 2014)
  • Maintain a numerically superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Charles Boustany on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (LA-7): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Charles Boustany on other issues.
  • Minimize the appeal of Islamic extremists who promote evil. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
John Bel Edwards on Homeland Security
Democratic Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Bel Edwards on other issues.
  • West Point grad; served 8 years in US Army. (Dec 2018)
John Neely Kennedy on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate Challenger (LA): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Neely Kennedy on other issues.
  • We don't need a military parade to show off American power. (Mar 2018)
  • Increase size of the military; increase spending for defense. (Aug 2016)
  • Eliminate foreign aid to any country that supports terrorism. (Oct 2004)
Cedric Richmond on Homeland Security
Public Liaison: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Cedric Richmond on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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)
Eddie Rispone on Homeland Security
Republican Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Eddie Rispone on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

LA 2022: 2022 LA Senate race

Charles Boustany on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (LA-7): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Charles Boustany on other issues.
  • Minimize the appeal of Islamic extremists who promote evil. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Foster Campbell on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Foster Campbell on other issues.
  • Support military investments & long-term, steady budgeting. (Nov 2016)
Joseph Cao on Homeland Security
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joseph Cao on other issues.
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Bill Cassidy on Homeland Security
Republican Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Cassidy on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Peace through strength, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Thomas Clements on Homeland Security
Libertarian candidate for Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Thomas Clements on other issues.
  • Why do we need military bases in the Phillipines? (Jul 2016)
John Fleming on Homeland Security
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for John Fleming on other issues.
  • Dems soft on national defense & undermine morale of troops. (Dec 2008)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • 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)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
John Neely Kennedy on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate Challenger (LA): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Neely Kennedy on other issues.
  • We don't need a military parade to show off American power. (Mar 2018)
  • Increase size of the military; increase spending for defense. (Aug 2016)
  • Eliminate foreign aid to any country that supports terrorism. (Oct 2004)
Rob Maness on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rob Maness on other issues.
  • Maintain military with proper funding, training & materiel. (Dec 2013)
  • Cut red tape standing in the way of our heroes. (Nov 2013)
Adrian Perkins on Homeland Security
Democratic nominee for Senate: Click here for Adrian Perkins on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Antoine Pierce on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Antoine Pierce on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Ralph Abraham on Homeland Security
Republican Runoff Nominee (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ralph Abraham on other issues.
  • Never forget our veterans: we owe them. (Dec 2014)
  • Maintain a numerically superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Charles Boustany on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (LA-7): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Charles Boustany on other issues.
  • Minimize the appeal of Islamic extremists who promote evil. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Edwin Edwards on Homeland Security
Democratic Runoff Nominee (District 6): Click here for Edwin Edwards on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Fleming on Homeland Security
Republican (District 4): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for John Fleming on other issues.
  • Dems soft on national defense & undermine morale of troops. (Dec 2008)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • 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)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Garret Graves on Homeland Security
Republican Runoff Nominee (District 6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Garret Graves on other issues.
  • Support a strong military; and support veterans. (Dec 2014)
  • Maintain a numerically superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Clay Higgins on Homeland Security
Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Clay Higgins on other issues.
  • I have no problem with FISA: not a secretive rubber-stamp. (Dec 2016)
Mike Johnson on Homeland Security
Republican (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Johnson on other issues.
  • No cheap talk: grow our local defense establishments. (Dec 2016)
Jamie Mayo on Homeland Security
Democratic Runoff Nominee (District 5): Click here for Jamie Mayo on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Vance McAllister on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for Vance McAllister on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Cedric Richmond on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Cedric Richmond on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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)
Steve Scalise on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (LA-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Steve Scalise on other issues.
  • Military protects homeland from radical Islamic terrorism. (May 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)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Kathleen Blanco on Homeland Security
Democratic LA Governor: Click here for Kathleen Blanco on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jay Dardenne on Homeland Security
Republican 2015 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jay Dardenne on other issues.
  • Thank & remember our fallen heroes. (Apr 2015)
Murphy Foster on Homeland Security
Former Republican Governor (1996-2003): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Murphy Foster on other issues.
  • Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
  • Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
Bobby Jindal on Homeland Security
Republican Governor; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Jindal on other issues.
  • Demand info on background & monitoring of Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
  • Terrorists aren't martyrs; they're going straight to hell. (Sep 2015)
  • Hillary should not be above the law in her email scandal. (Aug 2015)
  • Name the enemy: radical Islamic terrorism. (Aug 2015)
  • Ill-advised to scale back missile defense. (Nov 2010)
  • Don't give Miranda rights to terrorists. (Nov 2010)
  • Make no apologies when we must use our military strength. (Nov 2010)
  • Claim of "poverty causes terrorism" justifies globalism. (Nov 2010)
  • Now is no time to cut funding for our troops. (Feb 2009)
  • 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)
David Vitter on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for David Vitter on other issues.
  • Help defense budget, but follow the sequester. (Mar 2015)
  • 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 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 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)
  • Allow assassination of terrorist leaders. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Rodney Alexander on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (LA-5): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Rodney Alexander on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted 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 44% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
Bill Cassidy on Homeland Security
Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Cassidy on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Peace through strength, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Richard Hugh Baker on Homeland Security
Republican (Resigned 2008) (District 6): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Richard Hugh Baker on other issues.
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
John Breaux on Homeland Security
Former Democratic incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for John Breaux on other issues.
  • Voted YES on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO 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 YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted NO on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 50% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
John Cooksey on Homeland Security
2004 former Republican Nominee: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Cooksey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
Chris John on Homeland Security
2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Chris John on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 56% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
Chris John on Homeland Security
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 7): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Chris John on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 56% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
Bennett Johnston on Homeland Security
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bennett Johnston on other issues.
  • Voted NO on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
Bob Livingston on Homeland Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Livingston on other issues.
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Billy Tauzin on Homeland Security
Republican (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Billy Tauzin on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Billy Tauzin III on Homeland Security
Former GOP Challenger (2004) (District 3): Click here for Billy Tauzin III on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joseph Cao on Homeland Security
Republican (until 2010) (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joseph Cao on other issues.
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
John Cooksey on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Cooksey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
Bobby Jindal on Homeland Security
Republican Governor; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Jindal on other issues.
  • Demand info on background & monitoring of Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
  • Terrorists aren't martyrs; they're going straight to hell. (Sep 2015)
  • Hillary should not be above the law in her email scandal. (Aug 2015)
  • Name the enemy: radical Islamic terrorism. (Aug 2015)
  • Ill-advised to scale back missile defense. (Nov 2010)
  • Don't give Miranda rights to terrorists. (Nov 2010)
  • Make no apologies when we must use our military strength. (Nov 2010)
  • Claim of "poverty causes terrorism" justifies globalism. (Nov 2010)
  • Now is no time to cut funding for our troops. (Feb 2009)
  • 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)
Jim McCrery on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (LA-4): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Jim McCrery on other issues.
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on 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)
Charles Melancon on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Charles Melancon on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
Charles Melancon on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Charles Melancon on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
David Vitter on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for David Vitter on other issues.
  • Help defense budget, but follow the sequester. (Mar 2015)
  • 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 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 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)
  • Allow assassination of terrorist leaders. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Paul Carmouche on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 4): Click here for Paul Carmouche on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Troy Carter on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 2): Click here for Troy Carter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Don Cazayoux on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (LA-6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Don Cazayoux on other issues.
  • Secure our ports and our nuclear & chemical plants. (May 2008)
Lance Harris on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lance Harris on other issues.
William Jefferson on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (LA-2): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for William Jefferson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted 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)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Mary Landrieu on Homeland Security
Democratic Sr Senator (LA): Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for Mary Landrieu on other issues.
  • Military only gets 1.4% COLA while we cut millionaire taxes. (Dec 2010)
  • Co-sponsored the 21st Century GI Bill. (Aug 2008)
  • OpEd: Quit Armed Service committee to make room for Hillary. (Feb 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO 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 YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted YES on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO 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 YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
  • Establish Maritime Security grants for ports and vessels. (Nov 2002)
  • Rated 80% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Maintain role of women in armed forces in Iraq. (May 2005)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Jeff Landry on Homeland Security
Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Landry on other issues.
  • End the war on terrorism by winning the war. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
Julia Letlow on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for Julia Letlow on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Luke Letlow on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Luke Letlow on other issues.
Karen Carter Peterson on Homeland Security
House Challenger (District 2): Click here for Karen Carter Peterson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Vitter on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for David Vitter on other issues.
  • Help defense budget, but follow the sequester. (Mar 2015)
  • 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 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 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)
  • Allow assassination of terrorist leaders. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $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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