JOHN ISAACS

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No First Use Policy General non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea/Iran without prior approval of congress H.R. 4837, S 2047

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No First Use Policy General non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea/Iran without prior approval of congress H.R. 4837, S 2047

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No First Use Policy General non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea/Iran without prior approval of congress H.R. 4837, S 2047

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No First Use Policy General non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea/Iran without prior approval of congress H.R. 4837, S 2047

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No First Use Policy General non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea/Iran without prior approval of congress H.R. 4837, S 2047

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No First Use Policy General non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea/Iran without prior approval of congress H.R. 4837, S 2047

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No First Use Policy General non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea/Iran without prior approval of congress H.R. 4837, S 2047

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No First Use Policy General non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea/Iran without prior approval of congress H.R. 4837, S 2047

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No first Use bills general non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea without prior approval of Congress H.R. 4837, S 2047 North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No first Use bills general non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea without prior approval of Congress H.R. 4837, S 2047 North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No first Use bills general non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea without prior approval of Congress H.R. 4837, S 2047 North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No first Use bills general non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea without prior approval of Congress H.R. 4837, S 2047 North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No First Use Policy General non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea/Iran without prior approval of congress H.R. 4837, S 2047

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No first Use bills general non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea without prior approval of Congress H.R. 4837, S 2047 North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No first Use bills general non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea without prior approval of Congress H.R. 4837, S 2047 North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No First Use Policy General non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea/Iran without prior approval of congress H.R. 4837, S 2047

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No First Use Policy General non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea/Iran without prior approval of congress H.R. 4837, S 2047

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No first Use bills general non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea without prior approval of Congress H.R. 4837, S 2047 North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No First Use Policy General non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea/Iran without prior approval of congress H.R. 4837, S 2047

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No first Use bills general non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea without prior approval of Congress H.R. 4837, S 2047 North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No first Use bills general non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea without prior approval of Congress H.R. 4837, S 2047 North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

U.S. Defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No first Use bills general non-proliferation issues No first Use of force on North Korea without prior approval of Congress H.R. 4837, S 2047 North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

U.S. defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No first use bills general non-proliferation issues No First Use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

U.S. defense budget generally U.S. nuclear weapons budget - "modernization" and specific weapons systems No first use bills general non-proliferation issues No First Use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

Nuclear weapons systems, especially "modernization" program No First Use of Nuclear Weapons HR 4415 No first use of nuclear weapons without congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of force on North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 JCPOA ("Iran Agreement" -support) North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force

JCPOA ("Iran Agreement") support North Korea - U.S. relations - diplomacy before force No first use of nuclear weapons without prior Congressional approval HR 669; S 200 No first use of U.S. nuclear weapons unprovoked -HR 4415 No first use of U.S. force against North Korea without prior Congressional approval HR 4837; S 2047 Nuclear weapons programs, including "modernization"

Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, H.R.1191/S.615: Opposed attempts by members of Congress to derail diplomatic negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran: Opposed S.Amdt.1150 to S.Amdt.1140 (Johnson, R-Wisc.) offered 4/28/2015. Seeks to declare that any agreement reached by the president relating to the nuclear program of Iran is deemed a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Failed 39-57. Opposed S.Amdt.1147 to S.Amdt.1140 (Barrasso, R-Wyo.) offered 4/29/2015. Seeks to require a certification that Iran has not directly supported or carried out an act of terrorism against the United States or a United States person anywhere in the world. Failed 45-54. Amendments to Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2029: Supported H.Amdt.125 to H.R.2029 (Mulvaney R-S.C.) offered 4/29/15. Seeks to cut several overseas military construction projects from the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) defense-wide portion of H.R. 2029. Failed 190 - 231. *Supported two similar amendments: H.Amdt.123 to H.R. 2029 (Van Hollen D-Md.) and H.Amdt.124 to H.R. 2029 (Mulvaney, R-S.C.). The amendments seek to strike military construction projects from OCO in the Navy/Marin Corps and the Air Force respectively. H.Amdt.123 failed 191 - 229. H.Amdt.124 failed 192 - 229. Amendments to Energy and Water Bill for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2028: Supported H.Amdt.180 to H.R. 2028 (Quigley D-Ill.) offered 4/30/15. Seeks to apply $167 million to the savings reduction account for the new nuclear arm cruise missile. Failed 164-257. Supported H.Amdt.181 to H.R. 2028 (Garamendi D-Calif.) offered 4/30/15. Seeks to reduce the Atomic Energy Defense Activities National Nuclear Security Administration, Weapons Activities Account by $25 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account. Failed 149-272. Supported Schakowsky, Doggett, Price Iran Pro-Diplomacy Letter, A letter to President Obama organized by Reps. Schakowsky (D-Ill), Doggett (D-Texas) and Price (D-N.C.) and signed by 150 representatives commending the President for the progress made so far towards a diplomatic solution to the Irannuclear negotiations. Sent May 7, 2015. Amendments to National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.1735: Supported Amdt.217 to H.R. 1735 (Polis D-Colo.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to reduce from 11 to 10 the statutory requirement for the number of operational carriers that the U.S. Navy must have. Failed 60-363. Opposed H.Amdt.226 to H.R. 1735 (Lamborn R-Colo.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to limit funding for implementing the New START Treaty. Passed 235-182. Supported H.Amdt.227 to H.R. 1735 (Blumenauer D-Ore.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to require funding for the Navy's new Ohio-class replacement submarines to come from their traditional Navy accounts, instead of the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund and transfers funds from the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund back into their historic Navy budget lines. Failed 43-375. Supported H.Amdt.231 to H.R. 1735 (Nadler D-N.Y.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to strike sec. 3121, which places limits on funding for dismantlement of nuclear weapons. Failed 178-242. Amendments to Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.2685: Opposed H.Amdt.471 to H.R. 2685 (Forbes R-Va.) offered 6/10/2015. Seeks to strike section 8122 regarding the prohibition of the transfer of funds to the National Sea Based Deterrence Fund. The council opposes the Sea Based Deterrence Fund. Passed 321 to 111. Supported H.Amdt.482 to H.R. 2685 (Lee D-Calif.) offered 6/10/15. Seeks to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force after December 31, 2015. Failed 157 to 270. *Supported two similar amendments: H.Amdt.479 to H.R.2685 (Schiff D-Calif.) and H.Amdt.484 to H.R.2685 (Lee D-Calif.). The Schiff amendment seeks to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force after December 31, 2015. The amendment failed 157 to 270.The second Lee amendment seeks to prohibit the use of funds for obligation or expenditure pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. It also failed, 165 to 264. Supported Concurrent Resolution to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs: H.Con.Res.55: (McGovern D-Mass.) offered 6/17/15. Directs the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces deployed to Iraq or Syria on or after August 7, 2014, other than Armed Forces required to protect United States diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq and Syria. Failed 139 to 288.

Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, H.R.1191/S.615: Opposed attempts by members of Congress to derail diplomatic negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act: Supported nuclear non-proliferation funding, opposed wasteful and ineffective nuclear weapons spending, supported responsible budgeting and opposed off-budget accounts such as the Overseas Contingency Operations account, urged for the Pentagon to be audit-ready, supported cuts to spending and more accountability on weapons programs such as F-35, Littoral Combat Ship, Abrams tank, and other Pentagon Budget Campaign priorities, opposed addition of National Sea-Based Deterrence fund to pay for new submarines- the Ohio-class replacement submarine (SSBN). Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016: Supported responsible budgeting and opposed off-budget accounts such as the Overseas Contingency Operations account. Energy and Water Bill for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2028: Supported efforts to cut funding for the cruise missile, to curtail the unsustainable nuclear weapons modernization plans, and to increase nuclear non-proliferation funding. Urged Congress to carefully scrutinize the new military engagement in Iraq and Syria and demand additional information about the purpose and scope before any vote to authorize the use of military force.

Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, H.R.1191/S.615: Opposed attempts by members of Congress to derail diplomatic negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran: Opposed S.Amdt.1150 to S.Amdt.1140 (Johnson, R-Wisc.) offered 4/28/2015. Seeks to declare that any agreement reached by the president relating to the nuclear program of Iran is deemed a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Failed 39-57. Opposed S.Amdt.1147 to S.Amdt.1140 (Barrasso, R-Wyo.) offered 4/29/2015. Seeks to require a certification that Iran has not directly supported or carried out an act of terrorism against the United States or a United States person anywhere in the world. Failed 45-54. Amendments to Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2029: Supported H.Amdt.125 to H.R.2029 (Mulvaney R-S.C.) offered 4/29/15. Seeks to cut several overseas military construction projects from the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) defense-wide portion of H.R. 2029. Failed 190 - 231. *Supported two similar amendments: H.Amdt.123 to H.R. 2029 (Van Hollen D-Md.) and H.Amdt.124 to H.R. 2029 (Mulvaney, R-S.C.). The amendments seek to strike military construction projects from OCO in the Navy/Marin Corps and the Air Force respectively. H.Amdt.123 failed 191 - 229. H.Amdt.124 failed 192 - 229. Amendments to Energy and Water Bill for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2028: Supported H.Amdt.180 to H.R. 2028 (Quigley D-Ill.) offered 4/30/15. Seeks to apply $167 million to the savings reduction account for the new nuclear arm cruise missile. Failed 164-257. Supported H.Amdt.181 to H.R. 2028 (Garamendi D-Calif.) offered 4/30/15. Seeks to reduce the Atomic Energy Defense Activities National Nuclear Security Administration, Weapons Activities Account by $25 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account. Failed 149-272. Supported Schakowsky, Doggett, Price Iran Pro-Diplomacy Letter, A letter to President Obama organized by Reps. Schakowsky (D-Ill), Doggett (D-Texas) and Price (D-N.C.) and signed by 150 representatives commending the President for the progress made so far towards a diplomatic solution to the Irannuclear negotiations. Sent May 7, 2015. Amendments to National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.1735: Supported Amdt.217 to H.R. 1735 (Polis D-Colo.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to reduce from 11 to 10 the statutory requirement for the number of operational carriers that the U.S. Navy must have. Failed 60-363. Opposed H.Amdt.226 to H.R. 1735 (Lamborn R-Colo.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to limit funding for implementing the New START Treaty. Passed 235-182. Supported H.Amdt.227 to H.R. 1735 (Blumenauer D-Ore.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to require funding for the Navy's new Ohio-class replacement submarines to come from their traditional Navy accounts, instead of the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund and transfers funds from the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund back into their historic Navy budget lines. Failed 43-375. Supported H.Amdt.231 to H.R. 1735 (Nadler D-N.Y.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to strike sec. 3121, which places limits on funding for dismantlement of nuclear weapons. Failed 178-242. Amendments to Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.2685: Opposed H.Amdt.471 to H.R. 2685 (Forbes R-Va.) offered 6/10/2015. Seeks to strike section 8122 regarding the prohibition of the transfer of funds to the National Sea Based Deterrence Fund. The council opposes the Sea Based Deterrence Fund. Passed 321 to 111. Supported H.Amdt.482 to H.R. 2685 (Lee D-Calif.) offered 6/10/15. Seeks to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force after December 31, 2015. Failed 157 to 270. *Supported two similar amendments: H.Amdt.479 to H.R.2685 (Schiff D-Calif.) and H.Amdt.484 to H.R.2685 (Lee D-Calif.). The Schiff amendment seeks to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force after December 31, 2015. The amendment failed 157 to 270.The second Lee amendment seeks to prohibit the use of funds for obligation or expenditure pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. It also failed, 165 to 264. Supported Concurrent Resolution to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs: H.Con.Res.55: (McGovern D-Mass.) offered 6/17/15. Directs the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces deployed to Iraq or Syria on or after August 7, 2014, other than Armed Forces required to protect United States diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq and Syria. Failed 139 to 288.

Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, H.R.1191/S.615: Opposed attempts by members of Congress to derail diplomatic negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran: Opposed S.Amdt.1150 to S.Amdt.1140 (Johnson, R-Wisc.) offered 4/28/2015. Seeks to declare that any agreement reached by the president relating to the nuclear program of Iran is deemed a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Failed 39-57. Opposed S.Amdt.1147 to S.Amdt.1140 (Barrasso, R-Wyo.) offered 4/29/2015. Seeks to require a certification that Iran has not directly supported or carried out an act of terrorism against the United States or a United States person anywhere in the world. Failed 45-54. Amendments to Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2029: Supported H.Amdt.125 to H.R.2029 (Mulvaney R-S.C.) offered 4/29/15. Seeks to cut several overseas military construction projects from the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) defense-wide portion of H.R. 2029. Failed 190 - 231. *Supported two similar amendments: H.Amdt.123 to H.R. 2029 (Van Hollen D-Md.) and H.Amdt.124 to H.R. 2029 (Mulvaney, R-S.C.). The amendments seek to strike military construction projects from OCO in the Navy/Marin Corps and the Air Force respectively. H.Amdt.123 failed 191 - 229. H.Amdt.124 failed 192 - 229. Amendments to Energy and Water Bill for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2028: Supported H.Amdt.180 to H.R. 2028 (Quigley D-Ill.) offered 4/30/15. Seeks to apply $167 million to the savings reduction account for the new nuclear arm cruise missile. Failed 164-257. Supported H.Amdt.181 to H.R. 2028 (Garamendi D-Calif.) offered 4/30/15. Seeks to reduce the Atomic Energy Defense Activities National Nuclear Security Administration, Weapons Activities Account by $25 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account. Failed 149-272. Supported Schakowsky, Doggett, Price Iran Pro-Diplomacy Letter, A letter to President Obama organized by Reps. Schakowsky (D-Ill), Doggett (D-Texas) and Price (D-N.C.) and signed by 150 representatives commending the President for the progress made so far towards a diplomatic solution to the Irannuclear negotiations. Sent May 7, 2015. Amendments to National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.1735: Supported Amdt.217 to H.R. 1735 (Polis D-Colo.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to reduce from 11 to 10 the statutory requirement for the number of operational carriers that the U.S. Navy must have. Failed 60-363. Opposed H.Amdt.226 to H.R. 1735 (Lamborn R-Colo.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to limit funding for implementing the New START Treaty. Passed 235-182. Supported H.Amdt.227 to H.R. 1735 (Blumenauer D-Ore.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to require funding for the Navy's new Ohio-class replacement submarines to come from their traditional Navy accounts, instead of the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund and transfers funds from the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund back into their historic Navy budget lines. Failed 43-375. Supported H.Amdt.231 to H.R. 1735 (Nadler D-N.Y.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to strike sec. 3121, which places limits on funding for dismantlement of nuclear weapons. Failed 178-242. Amendments to Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.2685: Opposed H.Amdt.471 to H.R. 2685 (Forbes R-Va.) offered 6/10/2015. Seeks to strike section 8122 regarding the prohibition of the transfer of funds to the National Sea Based Deterrence Fund. The council opposes the Sea Based Deterrence Fund. Passed 321 to 111. Supported H.Amdt.482 to H.R. 2685 (Lee D-Calif.) offered 6/10/15. Seeks to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force after December 31, 2015. Failed 157 to 270. *Supported two similar amendments: H.Amdt.479 to H.R.2685 (Schiff D-Calif.) and H.Amdt.484 to H.R.2685 (Lee D-Calif.). The Schiff amendment seeks to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force after December 31, 2015. The amendment failed 157 to 270.The second Lee amendment seeks to prohibit the use of funds for obligation or expenditure pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. It also failed, 165 to 264. Supported Concurrent Resolution to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs: H.Con.Res.55: (McGovern D-Mass.) offered 6/17/15. Directs the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces deployed to Iraq or Syria on or after August 7, 2014, other than Armed Forces required to protect United States diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq and Syria. Failed 139 to 288.

Iran Nuclear Agreement: Opposed attempts by members of Congress to derail diplomatic negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. Energy and Water Bill for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2028 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.1735 Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.2685

Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, H.R.1191/S.615: Opposed attempts by members of Congress to derail diplomatic negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act: Supported nuclear non-proliferation funding, opposed wasteful and ineffective nuclear weapons spending, supported responsible budgeting and opposed off-budget accounts such as the Overseas Contingency Operations account, urged for the Pentagon to be audit-ready, supported cuts to spending and more accountability on weapons programs such as F-35, Littoral Combat Ship, Abrams tank, and other Pentagon Budget Campaign priorities, opposed addition of National Sea-Based Deterrence fund to pay for new submarines- the Ohio-class replacement submarine (SSBN). Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016: Supported responsible budgeting and opposed off-budget accounts such as the Overseas Contingency Operations account. Energy and Water Bill for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2028: Supported efforts to cut funding for the cruise missile, to curtail the unsustainable nuclear weapons modernization plans, and to increase nuclear non-proliferation funding. Urged Congress to carefully scrutinize the new military engagement in Iraq and Syria and demand additional information about the purpose and scope before any vote to authorize the use of military force.

Iran Nuclear Agreement: Opposed attempts by members of Congress to derail diplomatic negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. Energy and Water Bill for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2028 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.1735 Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.2685

Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, H.R.1191/S.615: Opposed attempts by members of Congress to derail diplomatic negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran: Opposed S.Amdt.1150 to S.Amdt.1140 (Johnson, R-Wisc.) offered 4/28/2015. Seeks to declare that any agreement reached by the president relating to the nuclear program of Iran is deemed a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Failed 39-57. Opposed S.Amdt.1147 to S.Amdt.1140 (Barrasso, R-Wyo.) offered 4/29/2015. Seeks to require a certification that Iran has not directly supported or carried out an act of terrorism against the United States or a United States person anywhere in the world. Failed 45-54. Amendments to Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2029: Supported H.Amdt.125 to H.R.2029 (Mulvaney R-S.C.) offered 4/29/15. Seeks to cut several overseas military construction projects from the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) defense-wide portion of H.R. 2029. Failed 190 - 231. *Supported two similar amendments: H.Amdt.123 to H.R. 2029 (Van Hollen D-Md.) and H.Amdt.124 to H.R. 2029 (Mulvaney, R-S.C.). The amendments seek to strike military construction projects from OCO in the Navy/Marin Corps and the Air Force respectively. H.Amdt.123 failed 191 - 229. H.Amdt.124 failed 192 - 229. Amendments to Energy and Water Bill for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2028: Supported H.Amdt.180 to H.R. 2028 (Quigley D-Ill.) offered 4/30/15. Seeks to apply $167 million to the savings reduction account for the new nuclear arm cruise missile. Failed 164-257. Supported H.Amdt.181 to H.R. 2028 (Garamendi D-Calif.) offered 4/30/15. Seeks to reduce the Atomic Energy Defense Activities National Nuclear Security Administration, Weapons Activities Account by $25 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account. Failed 149-272. Supported Schakowsky, Doggett, Price Iran Pro-Diplomacy Letter, A letter to President Obama organized by Reps. Schakowsky (D-Ill), Doggett (D-Texas) and Price (D-N.C.) and signed by 150 representatives commending the President for the progress made so far towards a diplomatic solution to the Irannuclear negotiations. Sent May 7, 2015. Amendments to National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.1735: Supported Amdt.217 to H.R. 1735 (Polis D-Colo.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to reduce from 11 to 10 the statutory requirement for the number of operational carriers that the U.S. Navy must have. Failed 60-363. Opposed H.Amdt.226 to H.R. 1735 (Lamborn R-Colo.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to limit funding for implementing the New START Treaty. Passed 235-182. Supported H.Amdt.227 to H.R. 1735 (Blumenauer D-Ore.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to require funding for the Navy's new Ohio-class replacement submarines to come from their traditional Navy accounts, instead of the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund and transfers funds from the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund back into their historic Navy budget lines. Failed 43-375. Supported H.Amdt.231 to H.R. 1735 (Nadler D-N.Y.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to strike sec. 3121, which places limits on funding for dismantlement of nuclear weapons. Failed 178-242. Amendments to Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.2685: Opposed H.Amdt.471 to H.R. 2685 (Forbes R-Va.) offered 6/10/2015. Seeks to strike section 8122 regarding the prohibition of the transfer of funds to the National Sea Based Deterrence Fund. The council opposes the Sea Based Deterrence Fund. Passed 321 to 111. Supported H.Amdt.482 to H.R. 2685 (Lee D-Calif.) offered 6/10/15. Seeks to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force after December 31, 2015. Failed 157 to 270. *Supported two similar amendments: H.Amdt.479 to H.R.2685 (Schiff D-Calif.) and H.Amdt.484 to H.R.2685 (Lee D-Calif.). The Schiff amendment seeks to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force after December 31, 2015. The amendment failed 157 to 270.The second Lee amendment seeks to prohibit the use of funds for obligation or expenditure pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. It also failed, 165 to 264. Supported Concurrent Resolution to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs: H.Con.Res.55: (McGovern D-Mass.) offered 6/17/15. Directs the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces deployed to Iraq or Syria on or after August 7, 2014, other than Armed Forces required to protect United States diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq and Syria. Failed 139 to 288.

Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, H.R.1191/S.615: Opposed attempts by members of Congress to derail diplomatic negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran: Opposed S.Amdt.1150 to S.Amdt.1140 (Johnson, R-Wisc.) offered 4/28/2015. Seeks to declare that any agreement reached by the president relating to the nuclear program of Iran is deemed a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Failed 39-57. Opposed S.Amdt.1147 to S.Amdt.1140 (Barrasso, R-Wyo.) offered 4/29/2015. Seeks to require a certification that Iran has not directly supported or carried out an act of terrorism against the United States or a United States person anywhere in the world. Failed 45-54. Amendments to Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2029: Supported H.Amdt.125 to H.R.2029 (Mulvaney R-S.C.) offered 4/29/15. Seeks to cut several overseas military construction projects from the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) defense-wide portion of H.R. 2029. Failed 190 - 231. *Supported two similar amendments: H.Amdt.123 to H.R. 2029 (Van Hollen D-Md.) and H.Amdt.124 to H.R. 2029 (Mulvaney, R-S.C.). The amendments seek to strike military construction projects from OCO in the Navy/Marin Corps and the Air Force respectively. H.Amdt.123 failed 191 - 229. H.Amdt.124 failed 192 - 229. Amendments to Energy and Water Bill for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2028: Supported H.Amdt.180 to H.R. 2028 (Quigley D-Ill.) offered 4/30/15. Seeks to apply $167 million to the savings reduction account for the new nuclear arm cruise missile. Failed 164-257. Supported H.Amdt.181 to H.R. 2028 (Garamendi D-Calif.) offered 4/30/15. Seeks to reduce the Atomic Energy Defense Activities National Nuclear Security Administration, Weapons Activities Account by $25 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account. Failed 149-272. Supported Schakowsky, Doggett, Price Iran Pro-Diplomacy Letter, A letter to President Obama organized by Reps. Schakowsky (D-Ill), Doggett (D-Texas) and Price (D-N.C.) and signed by 150 representatives commending the President for the progress made so far towards a diplomatic solution to the Irannuclear negotiations. Sent May 7, 2015. Amendments to National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.1735: Supported Amdt.217 to H.R. 1735 (Polis D-Colo.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to reduce from 11 to 10 the statutory requirement for the number of operational carriers that the U.S. Navy must have. Failed 60-363. Opposed H.Amdt.226 to H.R. 1735 (Lamborn R-Colo.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to limit funding for implementing the New START Treaty. Passed 235-182. Supported H.Amdt.227 to H.R. 1735 (Blumenauer D-Ore.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to require funding for the Navy's new Ohio-class replacement submarines to come from their traditional Navy accounts, instead of the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund and transfers funds from the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund back into their historic Navy budget lines. Failed 43-375. Supported H.Amdt.231 to H.R. 1735 (Nadler D-N.Y.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to strike sec. 3121, which places limits on funding for dismantlement of nuclear weapons. Failed 178-242. Amendments to Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.2685: Opposed H.Amdt.471 to H.R. 2685 (Forbes R-Va.) offered 6/10/2015. Seeks to strike section 8122 regarding the prohibition of the transfer of funds to the National Sea Based Deterrence Fund. The council opposes the Sea Based Deterrence Fund. Passed 321 to 111. Supported H.Amdt.482 to H.R. 2685 (Lee D-Calif.) offered 6/10/15. Seeks to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force after December 31, 2015. Failed 157 to 270. *Supported two similar amendments: H.Amdt.479 to H.R.2685 (Schiff D-Calif.) and H.Amdt.484 to H.R.2685 (Lee D-Calif.). The Schiff amendment seeks to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force after December 31, 2015. The amendment failed 157 to 270.The second Lee amendment seeks to prohibit the use of funds for obligation or expenditure pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. It also failed, 165 to 264. Supported Concurrent Resolution to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs: H.Con.Res.55: (McGovern D-Mass.) offered 6/17/15. Directs the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces deployed to Iraq or Syria on or after August 7, 2014, other than Armed Forces required to protect United States diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq and Syria. Failed 139 to 288.

Iran Nuclear Agreement: Opposed attempts by members of Congress to derail diplomatic negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. Energy and Water Bill for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2028 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.1735 Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.2685

Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, H.R.1191/S.615: Opposed attempts by members of Congress to derail diplomatic negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran: Opposed S.Amdt.1150 to S.Amdt.1140 (Johnson, R-Wisc.) offered 4/28/2015. Seeks to declare that any agreement reached by the president relating to the nuclear program of Iran is deemed a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Failed 39-57. Opposed S.Amdt.1147 to S.Amdt.1140 (Barrasso, R-Wyo.) offered 4/29/2015. Seeks to require a certification that Iran has not directly supported or carried out an act of terrorism against the United States or a United States person anywhere in the world. Failed 45-54. Amendments to Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2029: Supported H.Amdt.125 to H.R.2029 (Mulvaney R-S.C.) offered 4/29/15. Seeks to cut several overseas military construction projects from the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) defense-wide portion of H.R. 2029. Failed 190 - 231. *Supported two similar amendments: H.Amdt.123 to H.R. 2029 (Van Hollen D-Md.) and H.Amdt.124 to H.R. 2029 (Mulvaney, R-S.C.). The amendments seek to strike military construction projects from OCO in the Navy/Marin Corps and the Air Force respectively. H.Amdt.123 failed 191 - 229. H.Amdt.124 failed 192 - 229. Amendments to Energy and Water Bill for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2028: Supported H.Amdt.180 to H.R. 2028 (Quigley D-Ill.) offered 4/30/15. Seeks to apply $167 million to the savings reduction account for the new nuclear arm cruise missile. Failed 164-257. Supported H.Amdt.181 to H.R. 2028 (Garamendi D-Calif.) offered 4/30/15. Seeks to reduce the Atomic Energy Defense Activities National Nuclear Security Administration, Weapons Activities Account by $25 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account. Failed 149-272. Supported Schakowsky, Doggett, Price Iran Pro-Diplomacy Letter, A letter to President Obama organized by Reps. Schakowsky (D-Ill), Doggett (D-Texas) and Price (D-N.C.) and signed by 150 representatives commending the President for the progress made so far towards a diplomatic solution to the Irannuclear negotiations. Sent May 7, 2015. Amendments to National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.1735: Supported Amdt.217 to H.R. 1735 (Polis D-Colo.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to reduce from 11 to 10 the statutory requirement for the number of operational carriers that the U.S. Navy must have. Failed 60-363. Opposed H.Amdt.226 to H.R. 1735 (Lamborn R-Colo.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to limit funding for implementing the New START Treaty. Passed 235-182. Supported H.Amdt.227 to H.R. 1735 (Blumenauer D-Ore.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to require funding for the Navy's new Ohio-class replacement submarines to come from their traditional Navy accounts, instead of the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund and transfers funds from the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund back into their historic Navy budget lines. Failed 43-375. Supported H.Amdt.231 to H.R. 1735 (Nadler D-N.Y.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to strike sec. 3121, which places limits on funding for dismantlement of nuclear weapons. Failed 178-242. Amendments to Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.2685: Opposed H.Amdt.471 to H.R. 2685 (Forbes R-Va.) offered 6/10/2015. Seeks to strike section 8122 regarding the prohibition of the transfer of funds to the National Sea Based Deterrence Fund. The council opposes the Sea Based Deterrence Fund. Passed 321 to 111. Supported H.Amdt.482 to H.R. 2685 (Lee D-Calif.) offered 6/10/15. Seeks to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force after December 31, 2015. Failed 157 to 270. *Supported two similar amendments: H.Amdt.479 to H.R.2685 (Schiff D-Calif.) and H.Amdt.484 to H.R.2685 (Lee D-Calif.). The Schiff amendment seeks to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force after December 31, 2015. The amendment failed 157 to 270.The second Lee amendment seeks to prohibit the use of funds for obligation or expenditure pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. It also failed, 165 to 264. Supported Concurrent Resolution to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs: H.Con.Res.55: (McGovern D-Mass.) offered 6/17/15. Directs the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces deployed to Iraq or Syria on or after August 7, 2014, other than Armed Forces required to protect United States diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq and Syria. Failed 139 to 288.

Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, H.R.1191/S.615: Opposed attempts by members of Congress to derail diplomatic negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran: Opposed S.Amdt.1150 to S.Amdt.1140 (Johnson, R-Wisc.) offered 4/28/2015. Seeks to declare that any agreement reached by the president relating to the nuclear program of Iran is deemed a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Failed 39-57. Opposed S.Amdt.1147 to S.Amdt.1140 (Barrasso, R-Wyo.) offered 4/29/2015. Seeks to require a certification that Iran has not directly supported or carried out an act of terrorism against the United States or a United States person anywhere in the world. Failed 45-54. Amendments to Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2029: Supported H.Amdt.125 to H.R.2029 (Mulvaney R-S.C.) offered 4/29/15. Seeks to cut several overseas military construction projects from the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) defense-wide portion of H.R. 2029. Failed 190 - 231. *Supported two similar amendments: H.Amdt.123 to H.R. 2029 (Van Hollen D-Md.) and H.Amdt.124 to H.R. 2029 (Mulvaney, R-S.C.). The amendments seek to strike military construction projects from OCO in the Navy/Marin Corps and the Air Force respectively. H.Amdt.123 failed 191 - 229. H.Amdt.124 failed 192 - 229. Amendments to Energy and Water Bill for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2028: Supported H.Amdt.180 to H.R. 2028 (Quigley D-Ill.) offered 4/30/15. Seeks to apply $167 million to the savings reduction account for the new nuclear arm cruise missile. Failed 164-257. Supported H.Amdt.181 to H.R. 2028 (Garamendi D-Calif.) offered 4/30/15. Seeks to reduce the Atomic Energy Defense Activities National Nuclear Security Administration, Weapons Activities Account by $25 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account. Failed 149-272. Supported Schakowsky, Doggett, Price Iran Pro-Diplomacy Letter, A letter to President Obama organized by Reps. Schakowsky (D-Ill), Doggett (D-Texas) and Price (D-N.C.) and signed by 150 representatives commending the President for the progress made so far towards a diplomatic solution to the Irannuclear negotiations. Sent May 7, 2015. Amendments to National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.1735: Supported Amdt.217 to H.R. 1735 (Polis D-Colo.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to reduce from 11 to 10 the statutory requirement for the number of operational carriers that the U.S. Navy must have. Failed 60-363. Opposed H.Amdt.226 to H.R. 1735 (Lamborn R-Colo.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to limit funding for implementing the New START Treaty. Passed 235-182. Supported H.Amdt.227 to H.R. 1735 (Blumenauer D-Ore.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to require funding for the Navy's new Ohio-class replacement submarines to come from their traditional Navy accounts, instead of the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund and transfers funds from the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund back into their historic Navy budget lines. Failed 43-375. Supported H.Amdt.231 to H.R. 1735 (Nadler D-N.Y.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to strike sec. 3121, which places limits on funding for dismantlement of nuclear weapons. Failed 178-242. Amendments to Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.2685: Opposed H.Amdt.471 to H.R. 2685 (Forbes R-Va.) offered 6/10/2015. Seeks to strike section 8122 regarding the prohibition of the transfer of funds to the National Sea Based Deterrence Fund. The council opposes the Sea Based Deterrence Fund. Passed 321 to 111. Supported H.Amdt.482 to H.R. 2685 (Lee D-Calif.) offered 6/10/15. Seeks to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force after December 31, 2015. Failed 157 to 270. *Supported two similar amendments: H.Amdt.479 to H.R.2685 (Schiff D-Calif.) and H.Amdt.484 to H.R.2685 (Lee D-Calif.). The Schiff amendment seeks to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force after December 31, 2015. The amendment failed 157 to 270.The second Lee amendment seeks to prohibit the use of funds for obligation or expenditure pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. It also failed, 165 to 264. Supported Concurrent Resolution to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs: H.Con.Res.55: (McGovern D-Mass.) offered 6/17/15. Directs the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces deployed to Iraq or Syria on or after August 7, 2014, other than Armed Forces required to protect United States diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq and Syria. Failed 139 to 288.

Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, H.R.1191/S.615: Opposed attempts by members of Congress to derail diplomatic negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act: Supported nuclear non-proliferation funding, opposed wasteful and ineffective nuclear weapons spending, supported responsible budgeting and opposed off-budget accounts such as the Overseas Contingency Operations account, urged for the Pentagon to be audit-ready, supported cuts to spending and more accountability on weapons programs such as F-35, Littoral Combat Ship, Abrams tank, and other Pentagon Budget Campaign priorities, opposed addition of National Sea-Based Deterrence fund to pay for new submarines- the Ohio-class replacement submarine (SSBN). Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016: Supported responsible budgeting and opposed off-budget accounts such as the Overseas Contingency Operations account. Energy and Water Bill for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2028: Supported efforts to cut funding for the cruise missile, to curtail the unsustainable nuclear weapons modernization plans, and to increase nuclear non-proliferation funding. Urged Congress to carefully scrutinize the new military engagement in Iraq and Syria and demand additional information about the purpose and scope before any vote to authorize the use of military force.

FY 2015 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL (H.4. 4435/S.2410) - supported nuclear non-proliferation funding, opposed nuclear weapons spending, opposed continued combat in Afghanistan, supported reasonable spending on OCO, F-35, LCS, Abrams tank, and other Pentagon Budget Campaign prioritiesFY 2015 ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS BILL (H.R. 4923) - supported nuclear non-proliferation funding, opposed unnessary spending on nuclear weapons, supported Quigley Amendment to cut $ 7.6 million for an un-needed new cruise missile H. Con. Res. 105 - supported resolution to require a House vote on any expanded Iraq war FY 2015 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL (H.R. 4870) - opposed nuclear weapons spending, opposed nuclear weapons provisions in the House, opposed continued combat in Afghanistan, supported reasonable spending on OCO, F-35, LCS, Abrams tank, and other Pentagon Budget Campaign priorities Supported Frank A. Rose nomination as Assistant Secretary for Verification and Compliance, Department of State Iran - supported negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran, opposed sanctions, opposed Menendez-Graham letter

See Next PageFY 2015 Omnibus Appropriations Bill (H.R. 83) -- supported nuclear non-proliferation funding, opposed wasteful and ineffective nuclear weapons spending, opposed nuclear weapons provisions in the House, supported responsible budgeting and opposed off-budget accounts such as the Overseas Contingency Operations account, urged for the Pentagon to be audit-ready, supported cuts to spending and more accountability on weapons programs such as F-35, Littoral Combat Ship, Abrams tank, and other Pentagon Budget Campaign priorities. FY 2015 Defense Authorization bill (H.R. 3979) supported nuclear non-proliferation funding, opposed wasteful and ineffective nuclear weapons spending, supported responsible budgeting and opposed off-budget accounts such as the Overseas Contingency Operations account, urged for the Pentagon to be audit-ready, supported cuts to spending and more accountability on weapons programs such as F-35, Littoral Combat Ship, Abrams tank, and other Pentagon Budget Campaign priorities, opposed addition of National Sea-Based Deterrence fund to pay for new submarines the Ohio-class replacement submarine (SSBN). Urged for Congress to scrutinize carefully the new military engagement in Iraq and Syria and demand additional information about the purpose and scope before any vote to authorize the use of military force. Supported Frank A. Rose nomination as Assistant Secretary for Verification and Compliance, Department of State- organized letter and Twitter campaign targeting Senator Reid on his behalf Iran supported negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran, opposed sanctions legislation, including the Menendez-Kirk S. 1881, Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015, and the Corker S. 2640 Iran Nuclear Negotiations Act of 2014.

See Next PageFY 2015 Omnibus Appropriations Bill (H.R. 83) -- supported nuclear non-proliferation funding, opposed wasteful and ineffective nuclear weapons spending, opposed nuclear weapons provisions in the House, supported responsible budgeting and opposed off-budget accounts such as the Overseas Contingency Operations account, urged for the Pentagon to be audit-ready, supported cuts to spending and more accountability on weapons programs such as F-35, Littoral Combat Ship, Abrams tank, and other Pentagon Budget Campaign priorities. FY 2015 Defense Authorization bill (H.R. 3979) supported nuclear non-proliferation funding, opposed wasteful and ineffective nuclear weapons spending, supported responsible budgeting and opposed off-budget accounts such as the Overseas Contingency Operations account, urged for the Pentagon to be audit-ready, supported cuts to spending and more accountability on weapons programs such as F-35, Littoral Combat Ship, Abrams tank, and other Pentagon Budget Campaign priorities, opposed addition of National Sea-Based Deterrence fund to pay for new submarines the Ohio-class replacement submarine (SSBN). Urged for Congress to scrutinize carefully the new military engagement in Iraq and Syria and demand additional information about the purpose and scope before any vote to authorize the use of military force. Supported Frank A. Rose nomination as Assistant Secretary for Verification and Compliance, Department of State- organized letter and Twitter campaign targeting Senator Reid on his behalf Iran supported negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran, opposed sanctions legislation, including the Menendez-Kirk S. 1881, Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015, and the Corker S. 2640 Iran Nuclear Negotiations Act of 2014.

FY 2015 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL (H.4. 4435/S.2410) - supported nuclear non-proliferation funding, opposed nuclear weapons spending, opposed continued combat in Afghanistan, supported reasonable spending on OCO, F-35, LCS, Abrams tank, and other Pentagon Budget Campaign prioritiesFY 2015 ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS BILL (H.R. 4923) - supported nuclear non-proliferation funding, opposed unnessary spending on nuclear weapons, supported Quigley Amendment to cut $ 7.6 million for an un-needed new cruise missile H. Con. Res. 105 - supported resolution to require a House vote on any expanded Iraq war FY 2015 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL (H.R. 4870) - opposed nuclear weapons spending, opposed nuclear weapons provisions in the House, opposed continued combat in Afghanistan, supported reasonable spending on OCO, F-35, LCS, Abrams tank, and other Pentagon Budget Campaign priorities Supported Frank A. Rose nomination as Assistant Secretary for Verification and Compliance, Department of State Iran - supported negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran, opposed sanctions, opposed Menendez-Graham letter