Washington D.C., Dec 17, 2010 / 03:56 am
The repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, which could endanger religious freedom in the military, has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Its success or failure depends upon whether it is scheduled for a Senate vote as Congress comes to a close.
On Dec. 15 the House voted 250 to 175 to repeal the policy barring open homosexuals from military service.
The Senate apparently has enough votes to overcome a filibuster, with Republican Sens. Scott Brown (R-Mass.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) supporting the policy change, the Boston Globe reports.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has vowed to call for a vote before the Senate adjourns.