Legislative Priorities, Position of Louise Slaughter

Sponsored defunding nuclear-armed aircraft and nuclear R&D or testing. (Apr 2013)
Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
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)
Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
Give higher priority to rail security. (Jul 2005)
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)
Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
Establish a Women's Bureau in Dept. of Veterans Affairs. (Aug 1993)