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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Nicole Galloway on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for Nicole Galloway on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eric Greitens on Homeland Security
Republican Governor (resigned): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Eric Greitens on other issues.
  • Felony charge: taking donor lists from veterans charity. (Apr 2018)
  • Let military spouses work in Missouri. (Jan 2018)
  • Make Missouri the best state in America for veterans. (Oct 2015)
Mike Kehoe on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for Mike Kehoe on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Kinder on Homeland Security
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Kinder on other issues.
  • Keep Guantanamo open; terrorists are not typical criminals. (Feb 2016)
Chris Koster on Homeland Security
Democratic challenger for Governor: Click here for Chris Koster on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Neely on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for Jim Neely on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Parson on Homeland Security
Republican governor of Missouri: Click here for Mike Parson on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

MO 2022: 2022 MO Senate race

Angelica Earl on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Angelica Earl on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Josh Hawley on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Josh Hawley on other issues.
  • Provide veterans with free legal help. (Dec 2017)
Jason Kander on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jason Kander on other issues.
  • The U.S. can't tolerate cowardly acts of terrorism. (Sep 2016)
  • Served as military intelligence officer in Afghanistan. (Apr 2015)
Claire McCaskill on Homeland Security
Democratic Sr Senator; previously state Auditor: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Claire McCaskill on other issues.
  • Support surveillance with civil rights protection. (Oct 2006)
  • Republicans have not made us safer since 9/11. (May 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 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)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 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)
Tony Monetti on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tony Monetti on other issues.
  • Invest in training & equipment. (Oct 2017)
Austin Petersen on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Austin Petersen on other issues.
  • Audit the Defense Department. (Nov 2017)

House:

William Lacy Clay on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (MO-1): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for William Lacy Clay 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 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 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)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 56% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • 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)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Emmanuel Cleaver on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (MO-5): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Emmanuel Cleaver 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)
  • 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)
Samuel Graves on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (MO-6): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Samuel Graves 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)
  • Allow assassination of terrorist leaders. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Feb 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Vicky Hartzler on Homeland Security
Republican (District 4): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Vicky Hartzler on other issues.
  • Peace is best kept through strength. (Jul 2021)
  • Saving F-15 and F-18 fighter jets created jobs in Missouri. (Jul 2021)
  • Chinese military threat is real, Biden cuts defense budget. (Jun 2021)
  • Defense budget should invest in future capabilities. (Jun 2021)
  • Ensure that the best military in the world remains the best. (Nov 2010)
  • 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)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Billy Long on Homeland Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Billy Long on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
  • Sell F16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan. (Sep 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)
Blaine Luetkemeyer on Homeland Security
Republican (District 3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Blaine Luetkemeyer 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)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Nov 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Nov 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Jason Smith on Homeland Security
Republican (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jason Smith on other issues.
  • 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)
Ann Wagner on Homeland Security
Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ann Wagner on other issues.
  • Strong national security leads to economic prosperity. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Matt Blunt on Homeland Security
Republican MO Governor: Click here for Matt Blunt on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Brunner on Homeland Security
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Brunner on other issues.
  • Give our brave men and women all the resources they need. (Jun 2012)
Catherine Hanaway on Homeland Security
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Catherine Hanaway on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jay Nixon on Homeland Security
Missouri Democratic Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jay Nixon on other issues.
  • No Syrian refugees in MO; screening & safeguards needed. (Nov 2015)
  • Show-Me Heroes: jobs waiting for returning vets. (Jan 2011)
Jo Ann Emerson on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (MO-8): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Jo Ann Emerson 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 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Bob Holden on Homeland Security
Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Holden on other issues.
  • Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
  • Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
John Ashcroft on Homeland Security
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for John Ashcroft on other issues.
  • Reverse Justice Department ruling on legality of torture. (Apr 2018)
  • OpEd: refused to declare NSA domestic spying legal. (Apr 2018)
  • Major purpose of PATRIOT Act: eliminate "The Wall" at CIA. (Nov 2010)
  • Introduced 5-color terror alert system in 2002. (Sep 2009)
  • 2003: Be on the lookout for "Azzam the American". (Sep 2009)
  • Advocated Guantanamo tribunals to test the court system. (Oct 2006)
  • 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 YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted NO on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted NO on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
Jean Carnahan on Homeland Security
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jean Carnahan on other issues.
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Small business in developing homeland security technologies. (Jul 2002)
Mel Carnahan on Homeland Security
Governor & 2000 Democratic Challenger for Senate (MO)-Deceased 2000: Click here for Mel Carnahan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Emerson on Homeland Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Emerson on other issues.
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Nancy Farmer on Homeland Security
2004 former Democratic challenger; state Treasurer: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Nancy Farmer on other issues.
  • Establish a new position of national intelligence director. (Oct 2004)
Dick Gephardt on Homeland Security
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Dick Gephardt on other issues.
  • 1989: Dance on the Berlin Wall with joy that it fell. (Sep 2004)
  • Address the root causes of terrorism. (Dec 2003)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • 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 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Mel Hancock on Homeland Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mel Hancock on other issues.
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Karen McCarthy on Homeland Security
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 5): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Karen McCarthy 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 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 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Todd Akin on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (MO-2); Senate Challenger 2012: Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Todd Akin on other issues.
  • Keep America's national defense capabilities strong. (Jul 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 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)
  • 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)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
Roy Blunt on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (MO-7): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Roy Blunt on other issues.
  • FactCheck: Did not disclose student deferment from Vietnam. (Feb 2016)
  • Amended defense bill for company donating $20,000. (Oct 2010)
  • Support strongly the work of defense industry & armed forces. (Dec 2009)
  • 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)
  • Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Kit Bond on Homeland Security
Republican Sr Senator (MO): Click here for 29 full quotes OR click here for Kit Bond on other issues.
  • Oppose the 9/11 commission since Congress was doing the work. (Oct 2004)
  • 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 YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted 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 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)
  • Small business in developing homeland security technologies. (Jul 2002)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military 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)
  • Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Robin Carnahan on Homeland Security
2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; Secretary of State: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robin Carnahan on other issues.
  • Strong national security policy that strengthens military. (Dec 2009)
Bill Clay Sr. on Homeland Security
Democrat (retired 2000) (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Clay Sr. on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
Pat Danner on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Pat Danner on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
Kenny Hulshof on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (MO-9): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Kenny Hulshof 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 33% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Mike Parker on Homeland Security
Republican (retired 1998) (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Parker on other issues.
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
  • Establish a Women's Bureau in Dept. of Veterans Affairs. (Aug 1993)
Ike Skelton on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (MO-4): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Ike Skelton 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 restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on 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)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
Jim Talent on Homeland Security
Republican Senator; previously Representative (MO-2): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Jim Talent on other issues.
  • Strengthen national defense, improve military readiness. (Sep 2002)
  • Keep F-18 production lines open in Missouri. (Sep 2002)
  • 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 $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)
Todd Akin on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (MO-2); Senate Challenger 2012: Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Todd Akin on other issues.
  • Keep America's national defense capabilities strong. (Jul 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 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)
  • 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)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
Roy Blunt on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (MO-7): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Roy Blunt on other issues.
  • FactCheck: Did not disclose student deferment from Vietnam. (Feb 2016)
  • Amended defense bill for company donating $20,000. (Oct 2010)
  • Support strongly the work of defense industry & armed forces. (Dec 2009)
  • 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)
  • Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
John Brunner on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Brunner on other issues.
  • Give our brave men and women all the resources they need. (Jun 2012)
Cori Bush on Homeland Security
Democratic (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cori Bush on other issues.
Russ Carnahan on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (MO-3): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Russ Carnahan 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 YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 2011)
Eric Greitens on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Eric Greitens on other issues.
  • Felony charge: taking donor lists from veterans charity. (Apr 2018)
  • Let military spouses work in Missouri. (Jan 2018)
  • Make Missouri the best state in America for veterans. (Oct 2015)
Vicky Hartzler on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Vicky Hartzler on other issues.
  • Peace is best kept through strength. (Jul 2021)
  • Saving F-15 and F-18 fighter jets created jobs in Missouri. (Jul 2021)
  • Chinese military threat is real, Biden cuts defense budget. (Jun 2021)
  • Defense budget should invest in future capabilities. (Jun 2021)
  • Ensure that the best military in the world remains the best. (Nov 2010)
  • 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)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Lucas Kunce on Homeland Security
Senate Candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Lucas Kunce on other issues.
  • Money spent on Iraq & Afghanistan should've been spent here. (Mar 2021)
  • Focused on impact of consolidation on national security. (Mar 2021)
Billy Long on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Billy Long on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
  • Sell F16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan. (Sep 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)
Mark McClosky on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for Mark McClosky on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eric Schmitt on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for Eric Schmitt on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Shephard on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Tim Shephard on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Scott Sifton on Homeland Security
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Scott Sifton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Sarah Steelman on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Sarah Steelman on other issues.
  • Peace through strength against our invisible enemy. (Jul 2011)
  • Federal government should be tracking every movement. (Jun 2008)
  • Created terror-free fund: divest from state sponsors abroad. (Jun 2008)
Jim Talent on Homeland Security
Republican Senator; previously Representative (MO-2): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Jim Talent on other issues.
  • Strengthen national defense, improve military readiness. (Sep 2002)
  • Keep F-18 production lines open in Missouri. (Sep 2002)
  • 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 $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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