December 10, 2010 | Sex & Society

Senate fails to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Don't Ask, Don't Tell not repealed by SenateThe US Senate has voted to keep the National Defense Authorization Act for further debate, failing to allow the bill to pass and bring an end to Don't Ask, Don't Tell. The vote: 57-40. Democrats needed a vote of 60 to take the bill to the next level, but Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was, in the end, only able to convince one Republican to vote with the Democrats.

The 60 vote supermajority is required in order to avoid a fillibuster by Senator John McCain, who has sworn to do everything in his power to prevent the repeal of DADT.

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force released a statement asking: "How many more personal and painful stories of discrimination must these lawmakers hear before they act to end this harmful policy?"

However, all may not be lost on the DADT front. The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network is asking the Senate and President Barack Obama to remain in Washington to “find another path for repeal." And  Sens. Joe Lieberman, Mark Udall and GOP Sen. Susan Collins have all stated the possibility of introducing a bill specifically focused on allowing gay and lesbian soldiers to work openly. Senator Lieberman tweeted that a bill could be introduced before the end of the current Senate session.

There's light at the end of tunnel, keep your chins up, troops!

Senate blocks 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal [USA Today]

Gay leaders denounce Senate block on 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal vote [Miami Herald]

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