He's had lots of chances to support the troops in addition to supporting the McBush Iraq War, but he's pretty much taken a pass.
CORNYN LETTING VETERANS DOWN 19 TIMES
FACT SHEET
#1
March 2003: Against $1 Billion for Veterans
On Mar. 21, 2003, the Senate REJECTED (49-51) the Dorgan amendment (#385) to S Con Res 23, which increased funding for discretionary programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs by $1.02 million. (Roll Call 74, 2003)
John Cornyn: NAY
#2
March 2003: Against Health Care Benefits for National Guard
On Mar. 25, 2003, the Senate REJECTED (46-51) the Lincoln amendment to S Con Res 23, which gave health care benefits to National Guard members while not on duty. (Roll Call 81, 2003)
John Cornyn: NAY
#3
March 2004: Against $2.7 Billion Increase in Veterans' Health Care
On Mar. 9, 2004, the Senate REJECTED (44-53) the Daschle amendment (#2,710) to S Con Res 95, which created a reserve fund to allow for an increase in Veterans' medical care by $2.7 billion and lowered the national debt by reducing the President's tax breaks for taxpayers with incomes in excess of $1 million a year. (Roll Call 34, 2004)
John Cornyn: NAY
#4
March 2004: Against $1.8 Billion Increase in Veterans' Medical Care
On Mar. 10, 2004, the Senate REJECTED (46-51) the Nelson amendment (#2,745) to S Con Res 95, which created a reserve fund to allow for an increase in Veterans' medical care by $1.8 billion by eliminating abusive tax loopholes. (Roll Call 40, 2004)
John Cornyn: NAY
#5
June 2004: Against Expanding Health Care Benefits for National Guard
On Jun. 2, 2004, the Senate PASSED (70-25) the Graham amendment (#3,258) to S 2400, regarding TRI-CARE health care for National Guard and Reserves. (Roll Call 105, 2004)
John Cornyn: NAY
#6
June 2004: Against Increasing Medical Eligibility for Veterans
On Jun. 23, 2004, the Senate FAILED (49-48) to waive points of order on the Daschle amendment (#3,409) to S 2400, which increased the number of veterans eligible for medical benefits by 40 percent. (Roll Call 145, 2004)
John Cornyn: NAY
#7
March 2005: Against Increasing Veterans Medical Care
On Mar. 16, 2005, the Senate REJECTED (47-53) the Akaka amendment (#149) to S Con Res 18, which increased veterans medical care by $2.8 billion in 2006. (Roll Call 55, 2005)
John Cornyn: NAY
#8
April 2005: Against $1.975 Billion for Medical Care for Veterans
On Apr. 12, 2005, the Senate FAILED (46-54) to waive points of order on the Murray amendment (#344) to HR 1268, which provided $1.975 billion for medical care for veterans. (Roll Call 89, 2005)
John Cornyn: NAY
#9
April 2005: Against Increasing Military Death Gratuity
On Apr. 13, 2005, the Senate FAILED (25-75) to table the Kerry amendment (#334) to HR 1268, which increased the military death gratuity to $100,000. (Roll Call 92, 2005)
John Cornyn: AYE
#10
September 2005: Against Increasing Funding for Vet Counseling Service
On Sep. 22, 2005, the Senate REJECTED (48-50) the Akaka amendment (#1,852) to HR 2528, which provided an additional $10 million for the Readjustment Counseling Service. (Roll Call 242, 2005)
John Cornyn: NAY
#11
October 2005: Against Ensuring Health Care for Veterans
On Oct. 5, 2005, the Senate FAILED (48-51) to waive points of order on the Stabenow amendment (#1,937) to HR 2863, which ensured that future funding for health care for former members of the Armed Forces takes into account changes in population and inflation. (Roll Call 251, 2005)
John Cornyn: NAY
#12
November 2005: Against Increased Funding for VA Mental Health
On Nov. 17, 2005, the Senate FAILED (43-55) to waive points of order on the Boxer amendment (#2,634) to S 2020, which provided an additional $500 million to be used for readjustment counseling and related mental health services for veterans. (Roll Call 343, 2005)
John Cornyn: NAY
#13
February 2006: For Tax Cuts over Veterans Health Care
On Feb. 2, 2006, the Senate FAILED (44-53) to waive points of order on the Dodd amendment (#2,735) to HR 4297, which made it a priority to support the health needs of our veterans and military personnel and make tax rates fairer for all Americans. (Roll Call 7, 2006)
John Cornyn: NAY
#14
February 2006: Against Limiting Tax Cuts to Pay for VA Health Care
On Feb. 13, 2006, the Senate REJECTED (40-53) the Dodd motion to instruct conferees on HR 4297, which limited capital gains and dividend benefits to pay for veteran's benefits. (Roll Call 15, 2006)
John Cornyn: NAY
#15
March 2006: Against $1.5 Billion Increase in VA Medical Services
On Mar. 14, 2006, the Senate REJECTED (46-54) the Akaka amendment (#3,007) to S Con Res 83, which increased veterans medical services funding by $1.5 billion. (Roll Call 41, 2006)
John Cornyn: NAY
#16
March 2006: For Tripling Health Care Fees for Military Retirees
On Mar. 16, 2006, the Senate REJECTED (46-53) the Kerry amendment (#3,143) to S Con Res 83, which eliminated a tripling of fees for veterans in the TRICARE health care program. (Roll Call 67, 2006)
John Cornyn: NAY
#17
March 2006: Against Assured Funding for Veterans
On Mar. 16, 2006, the Senate REJECTED (46-54) the Stabenow amendment (#3,141) to S Con Res 83, which provided an assured stream of funding for veterans' health care. (Roll Call 63, 2006)
John Cornyn: NAY
#18
May 2006: Against $20 Million for Medical Facilities for Veterans
On May 4, 2006, the Senate REJECTED (39-59) the Thune amendment (#3,704) to HR 4939, which provided $20 million for the Department of Veterans Affairs for Medical Facilities. (Roll Call 111, 2006)
John Cornyn: AYE
#19
March 2007: Against 2007 Iraq-Veteran's Health Care Spending Bill
On Mar. 29, 2007, the Senate PASSED (51-47) HR 1591, the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act. The bill contained money for war spending and veterans' health care.
(Roll Call 126, 2007)
John Cornyn: NAY
And, of course, just last week, Junior once again decided that, while paying for all sorts of contractors in Iraq is hunky dory, paying benefits for those who have been sent into harms way by this government to have the restored education benefits of the Webb GI Bill was just. too. costly.
Fortunately, in November, Texas has another choice for U.S. Senator.
Rick Noriega knows what our soldiers and their families are going through from first hand experience. He served in Afghanistan, and is still a Lt. Col in the Texas Army National Guard.
Step up and trade up, Texas.