The Senate voted Saturday to the final vote to repeal military "Do not ask, do not tell" policy banning openly gay to serve in the army.
The final event of the outgoing Senate urged to cut or limit debate on the historical and controversial means social legislation with the votes of 63-33 - the implementation for a final vote at 3 clock ET.
At least 60 votes were needed to overcome procedural bar. The Republicans may be submitted for 30 hours after the debate, but it was not immediately clear if they continue.
The House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to replace the prohibition of 250-175 and 63 votes can easily clear the way for Senate passage of the law.
Say "we will close this chapter of our history," President Barack Obama called the decision a "historic step" to the policy that denied service "thousands of patriotic Americans are forced to leave the army at the end, despite years of good performance because they happen to be gay. "
"I am convinced that this change will only focus on the professionalism of our troops the best and most highly trained force that leads the world ever knew," said Obama, who thanked the senators for the annulment of their work.
"It is time for gays and lesbians in the United States can openly serve their country," he said. "I urge the Senate to send the bill my desk so I can sign into law."
Proponents of the repeal will be in his arms and shook hands on the floor in the Senate, a festive atmosphere of the NDP Caucus, which face difficult times, when the new Congress convenes next year.
. Today, the U.S. has lived up to the highest ideals of freedom and equality of the Congress recognized that all men and women the right to serve openly in their country, "said Joe Solmonese, president of the Human Rights Campaign -.. a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender their peers, "Many people had already planned the funeral bill today, he took a victory that was almost certain defeat a few days ago. We are grateful to repeal President Obama, Majority Leader Reid and Senators Lieberman, Collins and many others for his unwavering determination DADT. "
The head of the American army, the largest organization in the country gay and lesbian troops, welcomed the vote on closure as a "historic milestone for this country" and "very likely time to change the lives of gay men and lesbians."
Alexander Nicholson, a former Army interrogator initiated in several languages under the policy, said there is still "a long way to go, cited" a vote for final approval, the certification period and a further reaction to be determined. "
But, he said, "those who defend our freedom, live in fear of their careers, finally breathe a sigh of relief at night, and those who are victims of this policy in recent years to finally see begin true end of salvation on the horizon. "
The adoption of legislation in the Senate would be a political victory for Obama and the Democrats who are calling for repeal.
The Democrats have sought Republican support for overturning the ban, voted to close six of them call: Sens Scott Brown, Massachusetts, Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Mark Kirk, Illinois, and George Voinovich of Ohio.
Pentagon have pointed out, the soldiers gays and lesbians to remain temporarily as the law in force when the bill goes to the examination of the legal order of the repeal.
A guide will be sent military personnel to inform them of the change, which remain in force for at least 60 days after the information became law, a Pentagon spokesman, said Col. David Lapan.
Proponents of repeal say that the current policy is discriminatory and counter-productive, because thousands of service members, military linguists have been eliminated under the "do not ask, do not tell" policy.
Voinovich said it was after the publication of the Ministry of Defence decided earlier this month in politics.
"Having examined the report, accepting its findings and recommendations of the Gates and the assurance that the waiver applies if the combat effectiveness of our security forces of good preparation is complete."
He said the suspension "will take common sense" and "our military leaders have assured the Congress that our troops engaged in training and related issues before the policy change."
The opponents say the lifting of a good fight, and political power of the army.
Senator Lindsay Graham, Republican of South Carolina, cited the commander of the Marine Corps and said he believes that "the development of that policy in this way, deflection of the Marine Corps as much as they cause some concern the growing number of victims.
"I hope this is true," Graham said Saturday, "but you have to ask, is crazy about these words? Is this the kind of man who could make a statement about the cooling, without thinking? My advice to my could be ladies and gentlemen, that the commandant of the Marine Corps is a serious man tells you this body and this nation, that the repeal of being determined today the emphasis compromise on the battlefield and we are in two wars. "
The final event of the outgoing Senate urged to cut or limit debate on the historical and controversial means social legislation with the votes of 63-33 - the implementation for a final vote at 3 clock ET.
At least 60 votes were needed to overcome procedural bar. The Republicans may be submitted for 30 hours after the debate, but it was not immediately clear if they continue.
The House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to replace the prohibition of 250-175 and 63 votes can easily clear the way for Senate passage of the law.
Say "we will close this chapter of our history," President Barack Obama called the decision a "historic step" to the policy that denied service "thousands of patriotic Americans are forced to leave the army at the end, despite years of good performance because they happen to be gay. "
"I am convinced that this change will only focus on the professionalism of our troops the best and most highly trained force that leads the world ever knew," said Obama, who thanked the senators for the annulment of their work.
"It is time for gays and lesbians in the United States can openly serve their country," he said. "I urge the Senate to send the bill my desk so I can sign into law."
Proponents of the repeal will be in his arms and shook hands on the floor in the Senate, a festive atmosphere of the NDP Caucus, which face difficult times, when the new Congress convenes next year.
. Today, the U.S. has lived up to the highest ideals of freedom and equality of the Congress recognized that all men and women the right to serve openly in their country, "said Joe Solmonese, president of the Human Rights Campaign -.. a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender their peers, "Many people had already planned the funeral bill today, he took a victory that was almost certain defeat a few days ago. We are grateful to repeal President Obama, Majority Leader Reid and Senators Lieberman, Collins and many others for his unwavering determination DADT. "
The head of the American army, the largest organization in the country gay and lesbian troops, welcomed the vote on closure as a "historic milestone for this country" and "very likely time to change the lives of gay men and lesbians."
Alexander Nicholson, a former Army interrogator initiated in several languages under the policy, said there is still "a long way to go, cited" a vote for final approval, the certification period and a further reaction to be determined. "
But, he said, "those who defend our freedom, live in fear of their careers, finally breathe a sigh of relief at night, and those who are victims of this policy in recent years to finally see begin true end of salvation on the horizon. "
The adoption of legislation in the Senate would be a political victory for Obama and the Democrats who are calling for repeal.
The Democrats have sought Republican support for overturning the ban, voted to close six of them call: Sens Scott Brown, Massachusetts, Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Mark Kirk, Illinois, and George Voinovich of Ohio.
Pentagon have pointed out, the soldiers gays and lesbians to remain temporarily as the law in force when the bill goes to the examination of the legal order of the repeal.
A guide will be sent military personnel to inform them of the change, which remain in force for at least 60 days after the information became law, a Pentagon spokesman, said Col. David Lapan.
Proponents of repeal say that the current policy is discriminatory and counter-productive, because thousands of service members, military linguists have been eliminated under the "do not ask, do not tell" policy.
Voinovich said it was after the publication of the Ministry of Defence decided earlier this month in politics.
"Having examined the report, accepting its findings and recommendations of the Gates and the assurance that the waiver applies if the combat effectiveness of our security forces of good preparation is complete."
He said the suspension "will take common sense" and "our military leaders have assured the Congress that our troops engaged in training and related issues before the policy change."
The opponents say the lifting of a good fight, and political power of the army.
Senator Lindsay Graham, Republican of South Carolina, cited the commander of the Marine Corps and said he believes that "the development of that policy in this way, deflection of the Marine Corps as much as they cause some concern the growing number of victims.
"I hope this is true," Graham said Saturday, "but you have to ask, is crazy about these words? Is this the kind of man who could make a statement about the cooling, without thinking? My advice to my could be ladies and gentlemen, that the commandant of the Marine Corps is a serious man tells you this body and this nation, that the repeal of being determined today the emphasis compromise on the battlefield and we are in two wars. "
