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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Phil Anderson on Homeland Security
Libertarian candidate for governor o: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Phil Anderson on other issues.
  • Return to military limits imposed by the Constitution. (May 2018)
  • Bring troops home & eliminate war profiteering. (Jul 2016)
Tony Evers on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for governor of Wisconsin: Click here for Tony Evers on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Harlow on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Bob Harlow on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kelda Helen Roys on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kelda Helen Roys on other issues.
  • Don't expand the military. (May 2018)
Kathleen Vinehout on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Wisconsin Governor: Click here for Kathleen Vinehout on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Scott Walker on Homeland Security
Republican Wisconsin Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Scott Walker on other issues.
  • Syrian refugees pose a security threat. (Nov 2015)
  • Listen to generals in the field to decide defense policy. (Feb 2015)
  • Ensure against radical Islamic terrorism on American soil. (Feb 2015)
  • Build up U.S. military to take out ISIS entirely. (Feb 2015)
  • Support for our military transcends partisan differences. (Jan 2015)

Senate:

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Phil Anderson on Homeland Security
Libertarian for Senate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Phil Anderson on other issues.
  • Return to military limits imposed by the Constitution. (May 2018)
  • Bring troops home & eliminate war profiteering. (Jul 2016)
Tammy Baldwin on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (WI-2): Click here for 31 full quotes OR click here for Tammy Baldwin on other issues.
  • Full federal benefits to National Guard COVID fighters. (Oct 2019)
  • Jason's Law: stop over-prescribing opioids at VA hospitals. (Sep 2018)
  • 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)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Terminate Selective Service. (Jan 2007)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Non-proliferation includes disposing of nuclear materials. (Aug 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Russell Feingold on Homeland Security
Democratic Jr Senator (WI): Click here for 35 full quotes OR click here for Russell Feingold on other issues.
  • Supports a fully integrated military, including gays. (Oct 2010)
  • Leader against Bush's use of extra-constitutional doctrines. (Aug 2008)
  • Sole Senate vote against Patriot Act. (Mar 2008)
  • Censure Bush for illegal wiretapping program. (Jun 2006)
  • Al-Qaeda is a priority, not Iraq. (Oct 2004)
  • Privatizing screening at the airports allowed 9/11 to happen. (Oct 2004)
  • We are not any safer with Saddam gone. (Oct 2004)
  • 1994: Led unsuccessful fight to cut aircraft carrier funding. (Oct 2001)
  • 2001: Sole senate vote opposing anti-terrorist legislation. (Oct 2001)
  • 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 NO 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 NO 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 NO on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
  • 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)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
  • Establish global strategy to defeat al Qaeda. (Feb 2008)
Robert Lorge on Homeland Security
Republican challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Robert Lorge on other issues.
  • Patriot Act needs sunset before future presidents. (Aug 2006)
  • Reauthorize the PATRIOT Act with sunset clauses. (Aug 2006)
  • Deploy National Missile Defense ASAP. (Aug 2006)
  • I am a Military HAWK; my opponent is a peacenik. (Aug 2006)
  • Ports are our weakest link. (Feb 2006)
Kathleen Vinehout on Homeland Security
Democratic Candidate for governor of Wisconsin: Click here for Kathleen Vinehout on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Leah Vukmir on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Wisconsin U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Leah Vukmir on other issues.
  • Address disgraceful neglect at Veterans Affairs. (Aug 2017)

House:

Sean Duffy on Homeland Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Sean Duffy on other issues.
  • Support our troops by fully funding their efforts. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Jun 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)
Mike Gallagher on Homeland Security
Republican (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Gallagher on other issues.
  • Reform the VA to ensure our veterans have access to benefits. (Nov 2016)
Glenn Grothman on Homeland Security
Republican House Member (District 6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Glenn Grothman on other issues.
  • Maintain a numerically superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
  • No tracking on GPS, cellphone, or social media. (May 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Ron Kind on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (WI-3): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Ron Kind 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 NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted 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 NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 78% 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)
Gwen Moore on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (WI-4): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Gwen Moore 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 NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • 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)
Tom Petri on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (WI-6): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Tom Petri 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)
  • Rated 44% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Mark Pocan on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Mark Pocan on other issues.
  • Reduce the size of the defense budget. (Nov 2012)
  • Close the Guantanamo Bay Prison. (Nov 2012)
  • Supports reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
  • 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)
Reid Ribble on Homeland Security
Republican (District 8): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Reid Ribble on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Apr 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)
Paul Ryan on Homeland Security
Republican nominee for Vice President; U.S. Rep. (WI-1): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Paul Ryan on other issues.
  • Prioritize investments in our nuclear deterrent. (Jun 2016)
  • We need strategy to defeat ISIS, before they come to America. (Aug 2014)
  • Restrict NSA and surveillance, but don't scrap PATRIOT Act. (Aug 2013)
  • We shouldn't cut 80,000 soldiers; it invites weakness. (Oct 2012)
  • More funding for veterans. (Aug 2012)
  • $554B for national defense spending instead of $55B cut. (Apr 2012)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
James Sensenbrenner on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (WI-5): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for James Sensenbrenner on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted 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 NO on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 44% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored ending bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Bryan Steil on Homeland Security
Republican (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bryan Steil on other issues.
  • PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Jim Doyle on Homeland Security
Democratic WI Governor: Click here for Jim Doyle on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Scott McCallum on Homeland Security
Former Republican Governor (2001-2002): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Scott McCallum on other issues.
  • Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
  • Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
Ed Thompson on Homeland Security
Libertarian Challenger 2000: Click here for Ed Thompson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Russ Darrow on Homeland Security
2004 former Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Russ Darrow on other issues.
  • Support Bush in fight against terrorism. (Aug 2004)
Steve Gunderson on Homeland Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Gunderson on other issues.
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Jerry Kleczka on Homeland Security
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Kleczka on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Scott Klug on Homeland Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott Klug on other issues.
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Tim Michels on Homeland Security
Former Republican Challenger (2006): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tim Michels on other issues.
  • Privatizing makes security screening efficient and cheap. (Oct 2004)
  • Give privatization one more chance after 9/11. (Oct 2004)
  • I supported the war in Iraq and the world is much safer. (Oct 2004)
  • Iraq is a reason there hasn’t been another terrorist attack. (Oct 2004)
  • Support our troops and keep America strong. (Sep 2004)
  • Better disability compensation for veterans. (Aug 2004)
Mark Neumann on Homeland Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Neumann on other issues.
  • Eliminate detention powers granted by the NDAA. (Aug 2012)
  • Try terrorist suspects in military court. (Aug 2012)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Toby Roth on Homeland Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Toby Roth on other issues.
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Tammy Baldwin on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (WI-2): Click here for 31 full quotes OR click here for Tammy Baldwin on other issues.
  • Full federal benefits to National Guard COVID fighters. (Oct 2019)
  • Jason's Law: stop over-prescribing opioids at VA hospitals. (Sep 2018)
  • 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)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Terminate Selective Service. (Jan 2007)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Non-proliferation includes disposing of nuclear materials. (Aug 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Tom Barrett on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Barrett 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)
Mark Green on Homeland Security
Republican (District 8): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Mark Green on other issues.
  • Care for returning vets' unseen scars of war. (Jan 2017)
  • 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 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Steve Kagen on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Steve Kagen 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)
  • Include post-traumatic stress disorder in vet's disability. (Feb 2008)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Steve Kagen on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Steve Kagen 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)
  • Include post-traumatic stress disorder in vet's disability. (Feb 2008)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Ron Kind on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (WI-3): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Ron Kind 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 NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted 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 NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 78% 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)
Mark Neumann on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger (Lost primary): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Neumann on other issues.
  • Eliminate detention powers granted by the NDAA. (Aug 2012)
  • Try terrorist suspects in military court. (Aug 2012)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
David Obey on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (WI-7): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for David Obey 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 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 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)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
David Redick on Homeland Security
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for David Redick on other issues.
  • Reduce military spending by having fewer political wars. (Mar 2006)
  • Supports missile defense system. (Mar 2006)
  • Terrorists don’t hate our way of life--it’s about occupation. (Feb 2006)
  • Stop meddling with foreign nations to stop creating enemies. (Feb 2006)
  • Withdraw from 100 military bases abroad. (Feb 2006)
Tommy Thompson on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger; previously HHS Secretary: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tommy Thompson on other issues.
  • Eliminate detention powers granted by the NDAA. (Aug 2012)
  • Try terrorist suspects in military court. (Aug 2012)
  • Pre-9-11: confident we could react to bioterrorism. (Sep 2009)
  • Pushed smallpox vaccinations in response to anthrax attacks. (May 2008)
  • Maintain vigilance against terrorism. (Oct 2001)
  • 24-hour-a-day war on bioterrorism. (Oct 2001)
Rae Vogeler on Homeland Security
Green Challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Rae Vogeler on other issues.
  • Our civil liberties are disappearing. (Oct 2006)
  • Repeal the Patriot Act. (Oct 2006)
  • Military spending has not made us safer nor better-off. (Oct 2006)
  • Shift military spending to social programs at home. (Oct 2006)
  • Redirect the military budget to social programs. (Jan 2006)
  • Fully fund veterans’ benefits. (Jan 2006)
Scott Fitzgerald on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for Scott Fitzgerald on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ron Johnson on Homeland Security
Republican Sr Senator: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Ron Johnson on other issues.
  • Grateful to the 1 million who have died defending the US. (Nov 2010)
  • I support the Patriot Act & military tribunals. (Aug 2010)
  • Patriot Act is a necessary tool for law enforcement. (Jun 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Supports maintaining a numerically superior nuclear arsenal. (Nov 2016)
Herbert Kohl on Homeland Security
Democratic Sr Senator (WI): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Herbert Kohl on other issues.
  • 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 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 NO on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
  • Rated 90% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • School assistance to survivors of injured federal police. (Oct 1996)
Tom Nelson on Homeland Security
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Tom Nelson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Schiess on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger (Lost primary): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Schiess on other issues.
  • Wisconsin should not participate in REAL ID program. (Nov 2008)
Tom Tiffany on Homeland Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for Tom Tiffany on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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