Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress
Armed Forces and National Security
Mark Kelly
Democratic, Arizona
On Armed Forces and National Security, the 63 measures they backed sit closer to the typical Republican, 47% of the way toward the typical Democrat.
From votes
Too few votes for a position from votes: 18 votes cast, and a position needs 20.
From bills backed
63 measures · 7 sponsored · 56 cosponsored
Sits closer to the typical Republican, 47% of the way toward the typical Democrat.
Exact figures
Positions are coordinates on the map's main axis. Only the distance from the typical Democrat and typical Republican means anything.
From bills backed
- Senator at −0.07
- Democratic caucus median −0.22, from 41 senators
- Republican caucus median 0.05, from 26 senators
Each mark is a senator. The vertical line is the typical senator in that caucus.
A position shows which senators someone votes or legislates alongside, not whether they are for or against a policy. Issues come from each bill's topic, so an issue can include amendments on other topics. Left and right on the strips have no meaning of their own. Bills often have backers from both parties, so a position from bills is read against the medians for bills, not against the position from votes. See how these summaries are written.
- Contested vote:
- a roll call where the losing side got at least 10% of the votes cast.
- Party break:
- a contested vote against the majority of their own party.
- Cosponsor:
- a senator who signs on to support a measure, a bill or resolution, that another senator introduced. Bills backed means sponsored or cosponsored.
- Typical senator:
- the middle senator of a group, with half on each side. "17% of the way" means 17% of the distance from the typical senator in one party to the typical senator in the other.
Votes on this issue
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other…
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purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Voted Yea
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other…
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purposes.
Voted Yea
To limit the use of Federal law enforcement officers for crowd control, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
To reduce the bloated Pentagon budget by 10 percent and instead expand veteran dental care at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Voted Nay
To limit the provision of support by the Armed Forces to civilian law enforcement activities.
Voted Yea
To amend title 32, United States Code, to clarify certain limitations on full-time National Guard duty performed in a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.
Voted Yea
To prohibit the use of funds to procure or modify foreign aircraft for presidential airlift.
Voted Yea
To require a review of the methodologies used to determine the amounts of locality-based comparability payments and to require the President's Pay Agent to conduct a pilot program establishing alternative models for determining the amounts of those payments.
Voted Nay
To require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of the Inspector General of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
Voted Nay
To prohibit earnings on balances maintained at a Federal Reserve bank by or on behalf of a depository institution.
Voted Nay
To direct the Attorney General to make publicly available documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Voted Nay
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other…
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purposes.
Voted Yea
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other…
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purposes.
Voted Yea
Legislation on this issue
These are records, not a score, and sponsoring a measure does not mean it moved. Simple and concurrent resolutions cannot become law, and a proposal enacted through a companion House bill or inside a larger bill is not counted as becoming law here.
1 measure this senator backed has no other backer on the map, so it is listed but not counted in the position from bills.
Sponsored
No Public Executions in America Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/30/2026.
Ultimate Human Responsibility in Defense Systems Act of 2026
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
WARP Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
A resolution honoring the life and service of United States Marine Corps veteran Nicholas Douglas Quets, expressing condolences to his family, and condemning cartel violence.
Latest action, : Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
A resolution recognizing the achievements and contributions of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter to the national defense of the United States and its allies and honoring the dedication, service, and sacrifice of the United States Army aviators, maintainers, and support personnel who operate and sustain the Apache.
Latest action, : Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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MEDIC Careers Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
ACES Act of 2025
Latest action, : Became Public Law No: 119-32.
Became Public Law 119-32
Cosponsored
A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272-5273)
Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Fit to Serve Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Audit the Pentagon Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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A resolution designating August 16, 2026, as "National Airborne Day".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4524)
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
A resolution designating August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children's Day".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)
DNII Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 450.
SUSTAIN Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
SAVES Act of 2025
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 342.
SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
A bill to prioritize the finalization of design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force vessels, and for other purposes.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Maverick Act
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
TAP Promotion Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Maverick Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Latest action, : Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 72.
NOTICE Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish the Artificial General Intelligence Steering Committee, and for other purposes.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Advanced Artificial Intelligence Security Readiness Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
NOPAIN for Veterans Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Stuck On Hold Act
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
No Troops in Our Streets Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Armed Forces Pay Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
A bill to promote recruiter access to secondary schools.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
VSAFE Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
A resolution recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Navy.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7101; text: CR S7097)
Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
Latest action, : Became Public Law No: 119-42.
Became Public Law 119-42
A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 16, 2025, as "National Warrior Call Day" and recognizing the importance of connecting members of the Armed Forces and veterans in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield, especially peer-to-peer connection.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652)
REFOCUS DODEA Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
A resolution designating August 1, 2025, as "Gold Star Children's Day".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5212)
A resolution designating August 16, 2025, "National Airborne Day".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5171; text: CR S5009)
Love Lives On Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
MACV–SOG Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Counternarcotics Enhancement Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Intelligence Community Technology Bridge Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Insurrection Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
A resolution recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Army.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3322; text: CR S3319)
A bill to require the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security to complete a threat assessment regarding unmanned aircraft systems at or near the international borders of the United States, and for other purposes.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
COUNTER Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution designating April 5, 2025, as "Gold Star Wives Day".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2577; text: CR S2573)
Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Major Richard Star Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Putting Veterans First Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Protect Veteran Jobs Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
A resolution condemning the mass terminations of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs carried out with no justification or analysis of the impact on veterans and their families.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S1500)
Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
Latest action, : Became Public Law No: 119-18.
Became Public Law 119-18
A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.
Latest action, : Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1037; text: 2/4/2025 CR S597-598)
Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Purple Heart Veterans Education Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
A resolution honoring the service of women in combat roles in the Armed Forces.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S232)
Amendments filed on this issue's bills
These are records, not a score. Many amendments are procedural or filed in bulk, and most are never taken up on the floor. Adopted means the Senate agreed to the amendment, which can still be left out of the final text.
An amendment is listed under the policy area of the bill it amends. An amendment can differ from its bill's topic.
Amendments through Sept. 30, 2026.
Amends S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
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Amends S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S.Res. 519
A resolution recognizing the achievements and contributions of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter to the national defense of the United States and its allies and honoring the dedication, service, and sacrifice of the United States Army aviators, maintainers, and support personnel who operate and sustain the Apache.
To improve the preamble.
Latest action, : Amendment SA 4233 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Adopted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 201
ACES Act of 2025
In the nature of a substitute.
Latest action, : Amendment SA 2296 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Adopted