Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress

Armed Forces and National Security

Eric Schmitt
Republican, Missouri

Too few votes and bills on Armed Forces and National Security to place Eric Schmitt: 18 votes cast and 16 measures counted, and a position needs 20 of either.

Votes cast
18
Measures counted
16
Amendments filed
7

Votes on this issue

  1. ·On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

    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

    S. 4784 on Congress.gov

  2. ·On the Motion to Proceed

    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

    S. 1318 on Congress.gov

  3. ·On the Motion to Proceed

    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

    S.J.Res. 103 on Congress.gov

  4. ·On the Motion

    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

    S. 1071 on Congress.gov

  5. ·On the Cloture Motion

    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

    S. 1071 on Congress.gov

  6. ·On the Motion to Proceed

    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

    S. 1071 on Congress.gov

  7. ·On Passage of the Bill

    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

    S. 2296 on Congress.gov

  8. ·On the Amendment

    To limit the use of Federal law enforcement officers for crowd control, and for other purposes.

    Voted Nay

    S. 2296 on Congress.gov

  9. ·On the Amendment

    To reduce the bloated Pentagon budget by 10 percent and instead expand veteran dental care at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

    Voted Nay

    S. 2296 on Congress.gov

  10. ·On the Amendment

    To limit the provision of support by the Armed Forces to civilian law enforcement activities.

    Voted Nay

    S. 2296 on Congress.gov

  11. ·On the Amendment

    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

    S. 2296 on Congress.gov

  12. ·On the Amendment

    To prohibit the use of funds to procure or modify foreign aircraft for presidential airlift.

    Voted Nay

    S. 2296 on Congress.gov

  13. ·On the Amendment

    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

    S. 2296 on Congress.gov

  14. ·On the Amendment

    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

    S. 2296 on Congress.gov

  15. ·On the Amendment

    To prohibit earnings on balances maintained at a Federal Reserve bank by or on behalf of a depository institution.

    Voted Nay

    S. 2296 on Congress.gov

  16. ·On the Motion to Table

    To direct the Attorney General to make publicly available documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

    Voted Yea

    S. 2296 on Congress.gov

  17. ·On the Motion to Proceed

    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

    S. 2296 on Congress.gov

  18. ·On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

    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

    S. 2296 on Congress.gov

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.

Sponsored

  1. Introduced

    S.Res. 591

    A resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the first flight of the F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet from Lambert Field in St. Louis, Missouri, and the 30 years of service of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the United States Navy and to allies of the United States.

    Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S355; text: CR S348)

  2. Introduced

    S.Res. 437

    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)

  3. Introduced

    S. 1978

    Defense Technology Hubs Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Cosponsored

  1. Cosponsored

    S. 2745

    Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

  2. Cosponsored

    S. 4373

    Fighter Aircrew Career Flexibility Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

  3. Cosponsored

    S. 4374

    Airpower Acceleration Act of 2026

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

  4. Cosponsored

    S. 4375

    RETAIN Act of 2026

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

  5. Cosponsored

    S. 645

    North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

    Latest action, : Held at the desk.

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  1. Cosponsored

    S.J.Res. 79

    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.

  2. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 392

    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)

  3. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 269

    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)

  4. Cosponsored

    S. 1775

    Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act of 2025

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

  5. Cosponsored

    S. 1793

    COUNTER Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  6. Cosponsored

    S. 1524

    William S. Knudsen Defense Remobilization Act

    Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

  7. Cosponsored

    S. 1204

    Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act

    Latest action, : Held at the desk.

  8. Cosponsored

    S.Res. 53

    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)

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.

  1. Submitted

    S.Amdt. 6583

    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

  2. Submitted

    S.Amdt. 6584

    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

  3. Submitted

    S.Amdt. 6640

    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

  4. Submitted

    S.Amdt. 6022

    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

  5. Submitted

    S.Amdt. 6023

    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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  1. Submitted

    S.Amdt. 3921

    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

  2. Submitted

    S.Amdt. 3188

    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