Submitted by Tom on Wed, 2010-06-02 20:32
Patrick Murphy of Pennsylvania Amendment; National Defense Authorization Act, FY2011 - Vote Agreed to (234-194, 10 Not Voting)
During the defense authorization bill debate, the House adopted this amendment that would repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" law that prohibits openly gay men and women from serving in the military. The draft of the Senate version of the authorization bill contains a similar provision.
Rep. Tom Latham voted NO
On Agreeing to the Amendment
05/27/2010
House Roll Call No. 317
111th Congress, 2nd Session
Agreed to: 234-194 (see complete tally)
This amendment repeals the 1993 law that codified a ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the armed forces.
Vote Map: House Roll Call No. 317
Votes For :
234
Votes Against :
194
Not Voting :
10
North Carolina (Roll Call #317)
Democrat (D):
Democrat (D):
Republican (R):
5 Yea
3 Nay
5 Nay
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