CATLIN HOGAN
News Writer

The effort of Senate Democrats to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the U.S. Armed Forces, has been defeated. A motion requiring 60 votes to end debate failed 56-43.

All Senate Republicans voted against the motion, including three Democrats. Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid (D-NV) has said the law will likely not come up again until after the midterm elections, set for Nov. 2.

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