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May. 27th, 2010 11:21 pmWoo! The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to repeal the 1993 law known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and allow gays to serve openly in the military.
The House vote Thursday came several hours after the Senate Armed Services Committee took the same course and approved a measure repealing the policy that prohibits service by gays who openly acknowledge their sexual orientation.
The 234-194 House was a victory for President Obama, who has pushed for a change in military policy, and for gay rights group who have made an end to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" their top legislative priority.
We're closer than ever before to repealing what never should have been implemented in the first place.
The House vote Thursday came several hours after the Senate Armed Services Committee took the same course and approved a measure repealing the policy that prohibits service by gays who openly acknowledge their sexual orientation.
The 234-194 House was a victory for President Obama, who has pushed for a change in military policy, and for gay rights group who have made an end to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" their top legislative priority.
We're closer than ever before to repealing what never should have been implemented in the first place.
