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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Charlie Crist on Homeland Security
Republican: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • Led effort to ensure veterans had access to COVID vaccine. (May 2021)
  • Supports strong national defense. (Feb 2014)
  • 2008: I don't believe in torture. (Feb 2014)
  • Military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy has worked. (Feb 2010)
  • Opposes banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
Ron DeSantis on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • Gave legal support to Gitmo terrorist detention center. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Nikki Fried on Homeland Security
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Nikki Fried on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andrew Gillum on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for governor of Florida: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andrew Gillum on other issues.
  • Opposes expanding the military. (Jun 2018)
Gwen Graham on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Gwen Graham on other issues.
  • Encourage military to private sector transitions. (Nov 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Philip Levine on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for governor of Florida: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Philip Levine on other issues.
  • Military veterans should receive the benefits they deserve. (Oct 2018)
Wayne Messam on Homeland Security
FL Mayor; Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn): Click here for Wayne Messam on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Nelson on Homeland Security
Democratic Sr Senator (FL): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Bill Nelson on other issues.
  • Let all military overseas vote via Internet. (Jan 2001)
  • Upgrade the military. (Oct 2000)
  • Deploy limited missile defense shield. (Oct 2000)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • Establish Maritime Security grants for ports and vessels. (Nov 2002)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 70% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
Adam Putnam on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (FL-12): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Adam Putnam on other issues.
  • Use conservation money to protect military bases. (Aug 2017)
  • Make Florida the most military friendly & vet friendly state. (Jul 2017)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Rick Scott on Homeland Security
Republican Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Scott on other issues.
  • $6 million for counterterrorism and police equipment. (Mar 2017)
  • Florida has one of country's largest veteran populations. (Mar 2014)
Alexander Snitker on Homeland Security
Libertarian Lt. Governor Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Alexander Snitker on other issues.
  • Repeal Patriot Act; it violates Bill of Rights. (Aug 2010)
  • Non-interventionism in military and in foreign aid. (Jul 2010)

Senate:

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Charlie Crist on Homeland Security
Republican: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • Led effort to ensure veterans had access to COVID vaccine. (May 2021)
  • Supports strong national defense. (Feb 2014)
  • 2008: I don't believe in torture. (Feb 2014)
  • Military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy has worked. (Feb 2010)
  • Opposes banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
Ron DeSantis on Homeland Security
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • Gave legal support to Gitmo terrorist detention center. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Edward Janowski on Homeland Security
Independent candidate for Florida U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Edward Janowski on other issues.
  • Expand military to provide jobs and education. (Mar 2018)
David Jolly on Homeland Security
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Jolly on other issues.
  • We must preserve our military strength. (Mar 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Pam Keith on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Pam Keith on other issues.
  • My military service exposed me to issues that we face. (Jul 2015)
Carlos Lopez-Cantera on Homeland Security
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Carlos Lopez-Cantera on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Patrick Murphy on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Patrick Murphy on other issues.
  • Voted with GOP for DoD bill that Obama vetoed. (Jun 2015)
Bill Nelson on Homeland Security
Democratic Sr Senator (FL): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Bill Nelson on other issues.
  • Let all military overseas vote via Internet. (Jan 2001)
  • Upgrade the military. (Oct 2000)
  • Deploy limited missile defense shield. (Oct 2000)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • Establish Maritime Security grants for ports and vessels. (Nov 2002)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 70% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
Marco Rubio on Homeland Security
Republican Florida Senator: Click here for 31 full quotes OR click here for Marco Rubio on other issues.
  • Plenty of crescent moons in Arlington National Cemetery. (Mar 2016)
  • US security is more important than Apple. (Feb 2016)
  • George W. Bush kept us safe and dealt with Hussein. (Feb 2016)
  • FactCheck: Yes, Air Force is now smallest in its history. (Jan 2016)
  • Send more terrorists to Gitmo; find out everything they know. (Jan 2016)
  • Haul terrorists to Guantanamo for enhanced interrogation. (Jan 2016)
  • Hillary not qualified and Obama apologizes too much. (Jan 2016)
  • Modernize all three legs of the nuclear triad. (Dec 2015)
  • World is safer when America is the strongest military power. (Nov 2015)
  • Radical terrorism cannot be solved by intellect. (Sep 2015)
  • Don't use military for pinpricks; only engage to win. (Sep 2015)
  • We're eviscerating our military in dangerous times. (Sep 2015)
  • Empower V.A. to care more about vets than bureaucrats. (Aug 2015)
  • Defense spending is most important federal obligation. (Mar 2015)
  • Modernize military to be used 10 years in the future. (Mar 2015)
  • We need coherent interrogation policy, & keep it classified. (Dec 2014)
  • We need NSA intel to fight emerging terrorist threats. (Nov 2014)
  • Increased military investment demonstrates leadership. (Sep 2014)
  • ISIL's goal is to drive us out of the region. (Sep 2014)
  • ISIL is a threat because many members have US passports. (Sep 2014)
  • ISIS is a more serious threat than al Qaeda. (Jun 2014)
  • No one has been held accountable for Benghazi. (May 2014)
  • World is a better place when America is the strongest nation. (Feb 2013)
  • 9/11 about people who hate what America stands for. (Sep 2012)
  • Safer place when America is strongest country in the world. (Aug 2010)
  • No greater risk than radical Islamic terrorists. (Aug 2010)
  • Islamic terrorists want to impose their view of the world. (Feb 2010)
  • No evidence to change policy of don't ask, don't tell. (Feb 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
Rick Scott on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger for FL Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Scott on other issues.
  • $6 million for counterterrorism and police equipment. (Mar 2017)
  • Florida has one of country's largest veteran populations. (Mar 2014)

House:

Gus Bilirakis on Homeland Security
Republican: Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Gus Bilirakis on other issues.
  • More funding for Department of Veterans Affairs. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
  • Leader of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 2011)
  • Sell F16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan. (Sep 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Dan Bongino on Homeland Security
Republican (District 19): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dan Bongino on other issues.
  • Veterans deserve effective and dependable health care. (Jun 2012)
  • Return troops and expand military at home. (Apr 2012)
  • Stop bogging down our intelligence apparatus in bureaucracy. (Mar 2012)
  • Stop bogging down our intelligence apparatus in bureaucracy. (Mar 2012)
Corrine Brown on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (FL-3): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Corrine Brown on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
  • Establish a Women's Bureau in Dept. of Veterans Affairs. (Aug 1993)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Vern Buchanan on Homeland Security
Republican: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Vern Buchanan on other issues.
  • Supported “National Strategy for Homeland Security”. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Kathy Castor on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Kathy Castor on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
Curt Clawson on Homeland Security
Republican (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Curt Clawson on other issues.
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Ander Crenshaw on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (FL-4): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Ander Crenshaw on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Charlie Crist on Homeland Security
Republican: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • Led effort to ensure veterans had access to COVID vaccine. (May 2021)
  • Supports strong national defense. (Feb 2014)
  • 2008: I don't believe in torture. (Feb 2014)
  • Military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy has worked. (Feb 2010)
  • Opposes banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
Carlos Curbelo on Homeland Security
Republican House Member (District 26): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carlos Curbelo on other issues.
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Val Demings on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Val Demings on other issues.
  • Got terror-prevention and preparedness grant under DHS. (Feb 2020)
Ted Deutch on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 21): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ted Deutch on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Mario Diaz-Balart on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (FL-25): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Mario Diaz-Balart on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Sell F16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan. (Sep 2011)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Neal Dunn on Homeland Security
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Neal Dunn on other issues.
  • Help veterans with housing and health care issues. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports maintaining a numerically superior nuclear arsenal. (Nov 2016)
Lois Frankel on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 22): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Lois Frankel on other issues.
  • Keep promises to returning veterans. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Matt Gaetz on Homeland Security
Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Matt Gaetz on other issues.
  • $3 million to fund "Building Homes for Heroes. (Nov 2016)
  • Oppose any automatic cuts to defense spending. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports maintaining a numerically superior nuclear arsenal. (Nov 2016)
Joe Garcia on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 26): Click here for Joe Garcia on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Gwen Graham on Homeland Security
Democratic House Member (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Gwen Graham on other issues.
  • Encourage military to private sector transitions. (Nov 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Alan Grayson on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Alan Grayson on other issues.
  • Opposed $607 billion national defense bill. (May 2015)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Opposes banning military gay marriage. (Oct 2012)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Alcee Hastings on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (FL-23): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Alcee Hastings on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Sponsored defunding nuclear-armed aircraft and nuclear R&D or testing. (Apr 2013)
David Jolly on Homeland Security
Republican (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Jolly on other issues.
  • We must preserve our military strength. (Mar 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Al Lawson on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Al Lawson on other issues.
  • Ensure that veteran benefits are protected. (Nov 2016)
Brian Mast on Homeland Security
Republican (District 18): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Brian Mast on other issues.
  • Treat every veteran as the most important vet ever. (Nov 2016)
  • Maintain world's most prepared strongest military. (Nov 2016)
  • Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Nov 2016)
Kendrick Meek on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (FL-17): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Kendrick Meek on other issues.
  • No US contracts with companies linked to Darfur genocide. (Dec 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
John Mica on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (FL-7): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for John Mica on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Jeff Miller on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (FL-1): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Miller on other issues.
  • Prioritize investments in our nuclear deterrent. (Jun 2016)
  • Advocate for veterans’ benefits. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Intelligence. (Mar 2011)
  • Chair of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 26): Click here for Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Stephanie Murphy on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 7): Click here for Stephanie Murphy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rich Nugent on Homeland Security
Republican (District 11): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Rich Nugent on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Nov 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Nov 2013)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Feb 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Bill Posey on Homeland Security
Republican (District 8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bill Posey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Francis Rooney on Homeland Security
Republican (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Francis Rooney on other issues.
  • Voice for American strength, so our enemies know to fear us. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports maintaining a numerically superior nuclear arsenal. (Nov 2016)
Tom Rooney on Homeland Security
Republican (District 17): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Rooney on other issues.
  • As Army JAG, prosecuted & convicted civilian criminals. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Intelligence. (Mar 2011)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (FL-18): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Sponsored bill selling F16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan. (Sep 2011)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Dennis Ross on Homeland Security
Republican (District 15): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Ross on other issues.
  • Try terrorists in military tribunals; no tax-funded lawyers. (Nov 2010)
  • Deploy BMD; maintain America's qualitative edge. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Sell F16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan. (Sep 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
John Rutherford on Homeland Security
Republican (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Rutherford on other issues.
  • We must return to a peace-through-strength military. (Nov 2016)
Donna Shalala on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 27): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Donna Shalala on other issues.
  • Lobbied the Pentagon to end military LGBT ban in 1991. (Jan 1993)
Darren Soto on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 9): Click here for Darren Soto on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steve Southerland on Homeland Security
Republican (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Steve Southerland on other issues.
  • Increase the overall military budget; keep US powerful. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
Ross Spano on Homeland Security
Republican (District 15): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ross Spano on other issues.
  • Peace maintained via a strong military. (Sep 2018)
  • PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Greg Steube on Homeland Security
Republican (District 17): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Greg Steube on other issues.
  • Peace maintained via a strong military. (Sep 2018)
Michael Waltz on Homeland Security
Republican (District 6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Michael Waltz on other issues.
  • Close child care gaps for military families. (Aug 2020)
  • Top priority is to increase service to country without draft. (Sep 2018)
  • Peace maintained via a strong military. (Sep 2018)
  • Endorsed by veterans group "With Honor". (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (FL-20): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Wasserman Schultz on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
Dan Webster on Homeland Security
Republican (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Webster on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
Frederica Wilson on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 24): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Frederica Wilson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored defunding nuclear-armed aircraft and nuclear R&D or testing. (Apr 2013)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Ted Yoho on Homeland Security
Republican (District 3): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Ted Yoho on other issues.
  • Every single legislator needs to support our military. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes targeting suspected terrorists, according to PVS. (Sep 2012)
  • Opposes reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Mike Haridopolos on Homeland Security
Republican 2012 Senate primary challenger: Click here for Mike Haridopolos on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Augustus Invictus on Homeland Security
Republican Candidate for U.S. Senator (withdrew Dec. 2017): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Augustus Invictus on other issues.
  • Non-interventionism & no unconditional support to Israel. (Oct 2016)
Ron DeSantis on Homeland Security
Republican (retiring 2016) (District 6): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • Gave legal support to Gitmo terrorist detention center. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Patrick Murphy on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Patrick Murphy on other issues.
  • Voted with GOP for DoD bill that Obama vetoed. (Jun 2015)
Trey Radel on Homeland Security
Republican (resigned 2014) (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Trey Radel on other issues.
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
Bill Young on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (FL-10): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Bill Young on other issues.
  • Opposed $31M bonuses during defense contractor layoffs. (Jun 1997)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Jeb Bush on Homeland Security
Former FL Governor; Republican Presidential candidate: Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Jeb Bush on other issues.
  • Reverse the sequester and rebuild the military. (Feb 2016)
  • Closing Guantanamo is a complete disaster; it keeps us safe. (Feb 2016)
  • Our force level is so low that we can't even project force. (Jan 2016)
  • We're still flying B-52's; they're now older than the pilots. (Jan 2016)
  • The Kurds are our best ally; and they're Muslim; arm them!. (Dec 2015)
  • Syrian refugees already in US can stay. (Nov 2015)
  • Let military experts determine troop count. (Nov 2015)
  • We don't need a divider-in-chief: rebuild the V.A. (Nov 2015)
  • My brother kept us safe after 9/11. (Sep 2015)
  • Stop the craziness of the sequester & rebuild the military. (Sep 2015)
  • FactCheck: No, Benghazi wasn't 1st deadly assault since 1979. (Jul 2015)
  • Deal with bullies like Putin with strength, not nuance. (Jun 2015)
  • We need strategy against ISIS: advisory but not military. (Jun 2015)
  • Weakness invites war: our military should equal any threat. (Feb 2015)
  • Issues where Rand Paul disagrees with Jeb Bush. (Jan 2015)
  • OpEd: a multilateralist more than a neoconservative. (Dec 2014)
  • OpEd: Distancing himself from brother & neocons. (May 2014)
  • Conflicting accounts of Benghazi emboldens terrorists. (Oct 2012)
  • Benghazi attacks had warnings which were ignored. (Oct 2012)
  • 1985: Contra freedom fighters' cause is noble and just. (Feb 2007)
  • Save Florida's 21 military bases from closure or downsizing. (Feb 2005)
  • Make Florida the most military-friendly state in the nation. (Mar 2004)
  • Threat from 9/11 is unprecedented for our generation. (Jan 2002)
  • $17M for new programs for terrorism response. (Jan 2002)
  • Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
  • Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
  • Increase defense spending to meet global responsibilities. (Jun 1997)
Bill McBride on Homeland Security
Former Democrat Challenger (2002): Click here for Bill McBride on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Janet Reno on Homeland Security
Former Democratic Challenger (2006), and Cabinet Sec'y: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Janet Reno on other issues.
  • Advocates broad partnership to protect US infrastructure. (Jan 1999)
Michael Bilirakis on Homeland Security
Republican (Retired 2006) (District 9): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Michael Bilirakis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Charles Canady on Homeland Security
Former GOP (District 12): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Charles Canady on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Betty Castor on Homeland Security
2004 former Democratic Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Betty Castor on other issues.
  • Support the all volunteer military, not a military draft. (Oct 2004)
  • Improve prevention against unconventional & nuclear attacks. (Oct 2004)
  • More military pay, more veteran’s benefits, more equipment. (Sep 2004)
  • Share information between intelligence agencies & police. (Sep 2004)
Peter Deutsch on Homeland Security
Former Democratic Senate challenger (2004); US Rep.: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Peter Deutsch on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Peter Deutsch on Homeland Security
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 20): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Peter Deutsch on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Tillie Fowler on Homeland Security
Former GOP (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tillie Fowler on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Porter Goss on Homeland Security
Republican (Until 2004) (District 14): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Porter Goss on other issues.
  • More congressional oversight of counter-terrorism needed. (Jul 2004)
  • More investment in heroic patriots in intelligence community. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Bob Graham on Homeland Security
Former Democratic Senator; retired 2004: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Bob Graham on other issues.
  • Voted YES on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
  • Voted NO on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted NO on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted NO on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
  • Establish Maritime Security grants for ports and vessels. (Nov 2002)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Katherine Harris on Homeland Security
Republican challenger (2006); Former US Representative: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Harris on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Katherine Harris on Homeland Security
Republican (until 2007) (District 13): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Harris on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Connie Mack on Homeland Security
Former Republican Senator (until 2000): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack on other issues.
  • Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
  • Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted NO on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Bill McCollum on Homeland Security
Former Republican challenger (2004); former US Rep.: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill McCollum on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Bill McCollum on Homeland Security
Republican (Until 2001) (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill McCollum on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Carrie Meek on Homeland Security
Democrat (retired 2002) (District 17): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Carrie Meek on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
  • Establish a Women's Bureau in Dept. of Veterans Affairs. (Aug 1993)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Bob Smith on Homeland Security
Republican Sr Senator (NH; retired 2002): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Bob Smith on other issues.
  • Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Jul 2014)
  • The Patriot Act needs reform but not repeal. (Mar 2010)
  • Expand the armed forces. (Mar 2010)
  • Don’t balance budget on veterans’ shoulders. (Aug 1999)
  • New non-VA programs for military retirees’ health care. (Aug 1999)
  • President needs knowledge & passion to inspire troops. (Jul 1999)
  • Cuts have been too deep; need SDI defense. (May 1999)
  • Has worked to account for all POWs and MIAs. (May 1999)
  • Correct shortages in military equipment & personnel. (Mar 1999)
  • Raise military pay & benefits. (Mar 1999)
  • Get answers on POWs and MIAs. (Mar 1999)
  • Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
  • Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted NO on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
Karen Thurman on Homeland Security
Former Democrat (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Karen Thurman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Establish a Women's Bureau in Dept. of Veterans Affairs. (Aug 1993)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Sandy Adams on Homeland Security
Republican (Lost 2012 primary) (District 24): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Sandy Adams on other issues.
  • From military family; served in USAF; supports NASA. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
Allen Boyd on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (FL-2): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Allen Boyd on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
Dennis Bradley on Homeland Security
2010 Veterans Party Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Bradley on other issues.
  • Civil liberties don't extend to terrorists. (Mar 2010)
  • Quit being the policeman for the world. (Mar 2010)
Ginny Brown-Waite on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (FL-5): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Ginny Brown-Waite on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Jim Davis on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jim Davis on other issues.
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Bernard DeCastro on Homeland Security
2010 Constitution Party Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bernard DeCastro on other issues.
  • Reduce deployed nuclear weapons of both the US and Russia. (Aug 2010)
  • I believe in a strong military to keep US free. (Aug 2010)
Lincoln Diaz-Balart on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (FL-21): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Lincoln Diaz-Balart on other issues.
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
Tom Feeney on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (FL-24): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Tom Feeney on other issues.
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Mark Foley on Homeland Security
Republican (District 16): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Mark Foley on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End draft registration; all-volunteer forces . (Dec 2000)
  • Federal duty to provide missile defense . (Dec 2000)
  • Allow assassination of terrorist leaders. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Jeff Greene on Homeland Security
2010 Democratic challenger: Click here for Jeff Greene on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Harry Johnston on Homeland Security
Democrat (1988-1996) (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Harry Johnston on other issues.
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Ric Keller on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (FL-8): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Ric Keller on other issues.
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
Ron Klein on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ron Klein on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Suzanne Kosmas on Homeland Security
Former Democrat (until 2010) (District 24): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Suzanne Kosmas on other issues.
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
George LeMieux on Homeland Security
2012 Republican Primary Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for George LeMieux on other issues.
  • Indefinitely hold US citizens if they are terrorists abroad. (Apr 2012)
  • Supports U.S. Missile shield systems in Eastern Europe. (Apr 2012)
  • World peace comes when America is unrivaled militarily. (Jul 2011)
Connie Mack IV on Homeland Security
Senate challenger; Republican Representative (FL-14): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack IV on other issues.
  • Budget sequestration guts our military. (Oct 2012)
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
Tim Mahoney on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tim Mahoney on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
Mel Martinez on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator (FL); previously Secretary of H.U.D.: Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Mel Martinez on other issues.
  • Volunteers for military service make a draft unnecessary. (Oct 2004)
  • Funding the strongest military in the world. (Aug 2004)
  • Fight to keep all FL military bases open. (Aug 2004)
  • Private-public partnerships for anti-terrorism technology. (Aug 2004)
  • Ensure veterans obtain all the benefits entitled. (Jul 2004)
  • Continue to support first responders. (Jul 2004)
  • Ease the burdens of deployed service-members. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Kendrick Meek on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (FL-17): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Kendrick Meek on other issues.
  • No US contracts with companies linked to Darfur genocide. (Dec 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Dan Miller on Homeland Security
Republican (retired) (District 13): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dan Miller on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Adam Putnam on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (FL-12): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Adam Putnam on other issues.
  • Use conservation money to protect military bases. (Aug 2017)
  • Make Florida the most military friendly & vet friendly state. (Jul 2017)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Joe Scarborough on Homeland Security
Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Joe Scarborough on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Clay Shaw on Homeland Security
Republican (District 22): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Clay Shaw on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Alexander Snitker on Homeland Security
2010 Libertarian challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Alexander Snitker on other issues.
  • Repeal Patriot Act; it violates Bill of Rights. (Aug 2010)
  • Non-interventionism in military and in foreign aid. (Jul 2010)
Cliff Stearns on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (FL-6): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Cliff Stearns on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Member of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 2011)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Dave Weldon on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (FL-15): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Dave Weldon on other issues.
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Robert Wexler on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (FL-19): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Robert Wexler on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Kat Cammack on Homeland Security
Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kat Cammack on other issues.
Val Demings on Homeland Security
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Val Demings on other issues.
  • Got terror-prevention and preparedness grant under DHS. (Feb 2020)
Byron Donalds on Homeland Security
Republican (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Byron Donalds on other issues.
Scott Franklin on Homeland Security
Republican (District 15): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott Franklin on other issues.
  • Committed to strengthening national security. (Dec 2020)
Carlos Gimenez on Homeland Security
Republican (District 26): Click here for Carlos Gimenez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Alan Grayson on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Alan Grayson on other issues.
  • Opposed $607 billion national defense bill. (May 2015)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Opposes banning military gay marriage. (Oct 2012)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Connie Mack IV on Homeland Security
Senate challenger; Republican Representative (FL-14): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack IV on other issues.
  • Budget sequestration guts our military. (Oct 2012)
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
David Rivera on Homeland Security
Republican (District 25): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Rivera on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
Maria Elvira Salazar on Homeland Security
Republican (District 27): Click here for Maria Elvira Salazar on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dave Weldon on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (FL-15): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Dave Weldon on other issues.
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Allen West on Homeland Security
Republican (District 22): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Allen West on other issues.
  • Cut defense budget: I know where's the low-hanging fruit. (Apr 2012)
  • Threatening Iraqi detainee yielded immediate information. (Apr 2012)
  • American Exceptionalism requires growing armed forces. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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