(Washington, D.C.) –
Today, the National Defense Authorization Act containing the repeal of “Don’t
Ask, Don’t Tell” was blocked by Senate Republicans. U.S Senator Patty Murray
(D-WA) voted for the bill, but it failed 57-40. The legislation required
sixty votes to proceed.
Senator Murray released
the following statement after the vote:
“It is truly shameful
that Senate Republicans continue to block the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t
Tell.’ This policy has failed in its intended goals, done a tremendous
disservice to men and women who want nothing more than to defend their country
and the freedoms America stands for—and it’s time for it to go. I am going to
keep working to repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ and I urge Senate Republicans
to end their obstruction and allow this bill to pass.”
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