Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Key Vote: Cloture Motion; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011

Cloture Motion; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011
- Vote Rejected (56-43, 1 Not Voting)

The Senate rejected a cloture motion to move forward on this bill authorizing $726 billion for defense programs in fiscal year 2011. The bill contains provisions repealing a 1993 ban on homosexuals serving openly in the armed forces. The legislation is expected to be considered again in a "lame duck" session after November’s election.

Sen. Bill Nelson voted YES
Sen. George LeMieux voted NO

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