W. Todd Akin: “When is enough already in terms of cuts?”

The threat scenario posed in the national military strategy is entirely rational and I fully support the budget devised to field the capabilities necessary to support that strategy.

On rollcall Nos. 502 and 503 I was delayed and unable to vote. Had I been present I would have voted ``aye'' on rollcall No. 502 and ``aye'' on rollcall No. 503. ____________________

On rollcall Nos. 127 and 128, I would have voted ``yes.'' personal explanation

On rollcall Nos. 130, 131, 132 and 133, I was delayed and unable to vote. Had I been present I would have voted ``aye'' on all four. ____________________