Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress
Armed Forces and National Security
Rick Scott
Republican, Florida
On Armed Forces and National Security, the 44 measures they backed sit 46% past the typical Republican, on the far side from the typical Democrat.
From votes
Too few votes for a position from votes: 18 votes cast, and a position needs 20.
From bills backed
44 measures · 5 sponsored · 39 cosponsored
Sits 46% past the typical Republican, on the far side from 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 0.18
- 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 Yea
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 Nay
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 Nay
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 Nay
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 Nay
To prohibit the use of funds to procure or modify foreign aircraft for presidential airlift.
Voted Nay
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 Yea
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 Yea
To prohibit earnings on balances maintained at a Federal Reserve bank by or on behalf of a depository institution.
Voted Yea
To direct the Attorney General to make publicly available documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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
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.
4 measures this senator backed have no other backer on the map, so they are listed but not counted in the position from bills.
Sponsored
Blocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
SCHEDULES 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 Veterans' Affairs.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase flexibility in the transferability of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
A resolution remembering the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorating those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in the line of duty.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8893; text: CR S8925-8926)
CLEAR Act of 2025
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.
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PICTURES Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
No Safe Harbor for the Enemy Act
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.
Coast Guard Improvement Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans may obtain a physical copy of a form for reimbursement of certain travel expenses by mail or at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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)
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)
WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
SAFE Act
Latest action, : Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371.
A bill to waive the 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army.
Latest action, : Became Public Law No: 119-80.
Became Public Law 119-80
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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.
TAP Promotion Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
MACV–SOG Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Pay Our Military Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 204.
Pay Our Military Act of 2025
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Appropriations by unanimous consent.
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)
A resolution honoring the pilots, maintainers, analysts, sailors, support aircraft, and families, among various other essential groups involved in the success of Operation Midnight Hammer.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6959)
A joint resolution honoring the sacrifice of Marine Corps Lance Corporal David L. Espinoza, Marine Corps Sergeant Nicole L. Gee, Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Darin Taylor Hoover, Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Christian Knauss, Marine Corps Corporal Hunter Lopez, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Rylee J. McCollum, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Dylan R. Merola, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kareem M. Nikoui, Marine Corps Corporal Daegan W. Page, Marine Corps Sergeant Johanny Rosario, Marine Corps Corporal Humberto A. Sanchez, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jared M. Schmitz, and Navy Petty Officer Third Class Maxton W. Soviak.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
RESPECT 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 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)
Defending Defense Research from Chinese Communist Party Espionage Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
GATE Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Department of War Restoration Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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)
Veterans’ Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
COUNTER Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
RESTORE Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Veterans Opportunity Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
Military Installation Retail Security Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
VETS Opportunity Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Major Richard Star Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-35.
PRO Veterans Act of 2025
Latest action, : Became Public Law No: 119-33.
Became Public Law 119-33
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)
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.
Maintaining Academy Culture and Assuring Retention of Tradition, Honor, and Unity of the Republic Act (MACARTHUR) Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
AMERICANS Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-35.
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. 4161
Maverick Act
To clarify the provision of excess spare parts to the Commission.
Latest action, : Amendment SA 5437 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Adopted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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.
Latest action, : Amendment SA 3535, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 563.
Amendment Rejected, Yea 53, Nay 43
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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