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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Justin Amash on Homeland Security
Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Justin Amash on other issues.
  • Wants to close Guantanamo prison. (Jul 2019)
  • Led fight in House against domestic NSA surveillance. (Nov 2013)
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Brian Calley on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger for MI Governor: Click here for Brian Calley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
James Craig on Homeland Security
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for James Craig on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tudor Dixon on Homeland Security
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Tudor Dixon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Abdul El-Sayed on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Abdul El-Sayed on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jennifer Granholm on Homeland Security
Democratic Governor (MI): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jennifer Granholm on other issues.
  • DOE ensures the safety of the country's nuclear arsenal. (Dec 2020)
  • Proclaimed Hire a Veteran Month in Michigan. (Nov 2008)
Mark Schauer on Homeland Security
Democratic Challenger for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Schauer on other issues.
  • Ensure veterans have access to the benefits they've earned. (Dec 2013)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Bill Schuette on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for governor of Michigan: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Schuette on other issues.
  • Provided two new legal resources for all members of military. (Jun 2018)
Rick Snyder on Homeland Security
Republican Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Snyder on other issues.
  • 24/7/365 service to our veterans for benefits. (Jan 2015)
  • There is a cost to sending our military into harm's way. (Jan 2013)
John Tatar on Homeland Security
Libertarian candidate for governor of Michigan: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Tatar on other issues.
  • Strengthen the military. (Jul 2018)
Gretchen Whitmer on Homeland Security
Democratic Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Gretchen Whitmer on other issues.
  • COVID-19 restrictions were aggressive and necessary. (Apr 2020)
  • We should be ashamed for neglecting veterans' needs. (Mar 2020)
  • Coronavirus: Widespread testing is fundamental & crucial. (Mar 2020)

Senate:

MI 2020: 2020 MI Senatorial race

Mike Bouchard on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mike Bouchard on other issues.
  • Can’t give up basic rights to stay safe. (Oct 2006)
  • If we don’t fix terrorist security, people die. (Oct 2006)
  • Proposes “Skycops”, incentives for off-duty officers to fly. (Oct 2006)
  • Ensure unconditional victory in the War on Terror. (Jun 2006)
  • Served on the frontlines of homeland security. (Mar 2006)
John James on Homeland Security
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John James on other issues.
  • Adequately fund military but work toward balanced budget. (Nov 2018)
  • Help prepare our veterans for re-entry into society. (Mar 2018)
Terri Lynn Land on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Terri Lynn Land on other issues.
  • Peace cannot be attained through weakness. (Jan 2014)
  • Focus on rebuilding US first, then national security abroad. (Jan 2014)
Gary Peters on Homeland Security
Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Gary Peters on other issues.
  • AdWatch: endorsed by VoteVets for military service. (Nov 2019)
  • Less-than-honorable discharged veterans can regain benefits. (Oct 2019)
  • Protect religious non-profits against terrorism. (May 2019)
  • Served in US Navy Reserves; signed back up after 9/11. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • by VoteVets.org; against wasteful defense spending. (Nov 2012)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (May 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (May 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
Marcia Squier on Homeland Security
Green Challenger for MI Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Marcia Squier on other issues.
  • Cut the military budget by at least 50%. (Jul 2017)
  • Reappropriate military spending to social needs. (Jul 2017)
  • Peace de-emphasized military, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Debbie Stabenow on Homeland Security
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Stabenow on other issues.
  • Critical balance between staying safe and keeping our rights. (Oct 2006)
  • Push to pass the 9/11 Report. (Oct 2006)
  • 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 YES on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO 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 $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)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
  • Expand health services for women veterans. (Mar 2009)
Bob Young on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Michigan U.S. Senator: Click here for Bob Young on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Justin Amash on Homeland Security
Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Justin Amash on other issues.
  • Wants to close Guantanamo prison. (Jul 2019)
  • Led fight in House against domestic NSA surveillance. (Nov 2013)
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Dan Benishek on Homeland Security
Republican (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dan Benishek on other issues.
  • 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)
Kerry Bentivolio on Homeland Security
Republican (District 11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Kerry Bentivolio on other issues.
  • Address homelessness and suicide among vets. (Nov 2012)
  • 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)
Jack Bergman on Homeland Security
Republican (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jack Bergman on other issues.
  • Give my all to implement V.A. reform. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports maintaining a numerically superior nuclear arsenal. (Nov 2016)
Mike Bishop on Homeland Security
Republican House Member (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Bishop on other issues.
  • Number one responsibility is to provide a national defense. (Nov 2014)
  • Maintain a numerically superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
John Conyers on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (MI-14): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for John Conyers on other issues.
  • PATRIOT Act lacked integrity: late-night debate with no text. (Feb 2011)
  • 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 NO on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 89% 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)
  • 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. (Apr 2013)
  • 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)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
Dave Curson on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 11): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dave Curson on other issues.
  • Veterans deserve more than a cheer when they come home. (Nov 2012)
Debbie Dingell on Homeland Security
Democratic House Member (District 12): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Dingell on other issues.
  • Support our veterans; they've earned it. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Bill Huizenga on Homeland Security
Republican (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Huizenga on other issues.
  • 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)
Brenda Jones on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brenda Jones on other issues.
  • Remove burden of proof from Vets; stop delays in benefits. (Oct 2018)
Dan Kildee on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Kildee on other issues.
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Peter Konetchy on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Peter Konetchy on other issues.
  • Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Jul 2014)
  • 4th amendment concerns with Patriot Act. (Aug 2011)
  • Strongest military possible; achieve peace through strength. (Aug 2011)
Brenda Lawrence on Homeland Security
Democratic House Member (District 14): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brenda Lawrence on other issues.
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Andy Levin on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 9): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andy Levin on other issues.
  • PVS:Cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Sander Levin on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (MI-12): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Sander Levin on other issues.
  • 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 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)
  • 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)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 89% 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)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Paul Mitchell on Homeland Security
Republican (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paul Mitchell on other issues.
  • Cut government bloat elsewhere to build military. (Nov 2016)
John Moolenaar on Homeland Security
Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Moolenaar on other issues.
  • Make certain military has most advanced weapons systems. (Oct 2014)
  • Supports targeting terrorists, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports targeting terrorists, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Feb 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Mike Rogers on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (MI-8): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Mike Rogers on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Chair of House Committee on Intelligence. (Mar 2011)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Mark Schauer on Homeland Security
Democratic Governor Challenger (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Schauer on other issues.
  • Ensure veterans have access to the benefits they've earned. (Dec 2013)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Elissa Slotkin on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Elissa Slotkin on other issues.
  • Supports vets wage bump; but cut Pentagon budget elsewhere. (Oct 2018)
Haley Stevens on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Haley Stevens on other issues.
  • Ensure that the VA is adequately serving our veterans. (Apr 2020)
  • Don't bloat Defense budget at expense of domestic programs. (Apr 2020)
  • PVS:Cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Rashida Tlaib on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rashida Tlaib on other issues.
  • PVS:Cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Dave Trott on Homeland Security
Republican House Member (District 11): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dave Trott on other issues.
  • Unyielding enthusiasm for our troops. (Nov 2014)
Fred Upton on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (MI-6): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Fred Upton 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)
  • 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)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 33% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Tim Walberg on Homeland Security
Republican: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Tim Walberg on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • 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)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Dave Camp on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (MI-4): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Dave Camp on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
John Dingell on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (MI-15): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for John Dingell on other issues.
  • 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 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 NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Candice Miller on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (MI-10): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Candice Miller on other issues.
  • 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 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)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Gary Peters on Homeland Security
Democrat (Senate run 2014) (District 14): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Gary Peters on other issues.
  • AdWatch: endorsed by VoteVets for military service. (Nov 2019)
  • Less-than-honorable discharged veterans can regain benefits. (Oct 2019)
  • Protect religious non-profits against terrorism. (May 2019)
  • Served in US Navy Reserves; signed back up after 9/11. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • by VoteVets.org; against wasteful defense spending. (Nov 2012)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (May 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (May 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
John Engler on Homeland Security
Former Republican Governor (1991-2002): Click here for John Engler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Spencer Abraham on Homeland Security
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Spencer Abraham on other issues.
  • Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
  • Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
  • Voted YES 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 YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
Dick Chrysler on Homeland Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dick Chrysler on other issues.
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Nick Smith on Homeland Security
Former Republican challenger (2006), previously U.S. Rep: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Nick Smith on other issues.
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End 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 US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Nick Smith on Homeland Security
Republican (Until 2004) (District 7): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Nick Smith on other issues.
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End 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 US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Jerry Zandstra on Homeland Security
Former Republican challenger (2006): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jerry Zandstra on other issues.
  • I will vote for a strong military. (Jan 2006)
James Barcia on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for James Barcia on other issues.
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
Bart Baron on Homeland Security
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Bart Baron on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Bonior on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 10): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for David Bonior on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
  • Establish a Women's Bureau in Dept. of Veterans Affairs. (Aug 1993)
Keith Butler on Homeland Security
Republican challenger, previously Detroit councilor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Keith Butler on other issues.
  • No country has ever been attacked for being too strong. (Jun 2006)
  • Renew the Patriot Act and expand FBI & CIA. (Jun 2006)
Hansen Clarke on Homeland Security
Former Democrat (until 2012) (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Hansen Clarke on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
Vernon Ehlers on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (MI-3): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Vernon Ehlers on other issues.
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted 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 56% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Peter Hoekstra on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (MI-2): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Peter Hoekstra 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 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 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Jack Hoogendyk on Homeland Security
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jack Hoogendyk on other issues.
  • Military tribunals & domestic spying OK. (Aug 2008)
  • Spend whatever necessary to protect sovereignty & security. (Jun 2008)
Dale Kildee on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (MI-5): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Dale Kildee on other issues.
  • 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 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 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Carolyn Kilpatrick on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (MI-13): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn Kilpatrick on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (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 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)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Joe Knollenberg on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (MI-9): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Joe Knollenberg on other issues.
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Carl Levin on Homeland Security
Democratic Sr Senator (MI): Click here for 32 full quotes OR click here for Carl Levin on other issues.
  • Fight to improve the quality of services for veterans. (Aug 2008)
  • 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 YES on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO 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 YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted NO on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted NO on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Hiding sources made post-9-11 analysis impossible. (Jul 2004)
  • CIA depends too heavily on defectors & not enough on HUMINT. (Jul 2004)
  • Administration did not pressure CIA on WMD conclusions. (Jul 2004)
  • Sponsored bill for Iraq budget to be part of defense budget. (Jun 2006)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Non-proliferation includes disposing of nuclear materials. (Aug 2014)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
  • School assistance to survivors of injured federal police. (Oct 1996)
Bret McAtee on Homeland Security
Constitution Party Senate Challenger: Click here for Bret McAtee on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Nikitin on Homeland Security
Constitution/Taxpayers Party Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Nikitin on other issues.
  • More spending on armed forces. (Aug 2008)
  • Some parts of Patriot Act ok, some not. (Aug 2008)
Lynn Nancy Rivers on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lynn Nancy Rivers on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Leonard Schwartz on Homeland Security
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Leonard Schwartz on other issues.
  • Decrease defense spending & missile defense spending. (Oct 2006)
  • No phone taps; no random searches; no torture. (Oct 2006)
Joe Schwarz on Homeland Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joe Schwarz on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
Bart Stupak on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (MI-1): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Bart Stupak 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 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)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Scotty Boman on Homeland Security
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Scotty Boman on other issues.
  • Less spending on armed forces. (Aug 2008)
  • Repeal the Patriot Act. (Aug 2008)
Randy Hekman on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for Randy Hekman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Hoekstra on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (MI-2): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Peter Hoekstra 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 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 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Peter Konetchy on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Peter Konetchy on other issues.
  • Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Jul 2014)
  • 4th amendment concerns with Patriot Act. (Aug 2011)
  • Strongest military possible; achieve peace through strength. (Aug 2011)
Lisa McClain on Homeland Security
Republican (District 10): Click here for Lisa McClain on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Thad McCotter on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (MI-11): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Thad McCotter on other issues.
  • 1990s "peace dividend" was inane trope by the Left. (Jul 2011)
  • Security through strength; not surrender. (Feb 2011)
  • FISA must not be weakened. (Feb 2011)
  • Install missile defense shield with NATO allies. (Feb 2011)
  • 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 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Sell F16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan. (Sep 2011)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Peter Meijer on Homeland Security
Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Peter Meijer on other issues.
Debbie Stabenow on Homeland Security
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Stabenow on other issues.
  • Critical balance between staying safe and keeping our rights. (Oct 2006)
  • Push to pass the 9/11 Report. (Oct 2006)
  • 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 YES on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO 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 $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)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
  • Expand health services for women veterans. (Mar 2009)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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