H.R. 2965 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010
H.R. 2965 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jun 19, 2009, sponsored by Jason Altmire with 9 co-sponsors. Congress held 7 roll call votes on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 19, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 111-321
What it does
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010 - Provides for repeal of the current Department of Defense (DOD) policy concerning homosexuality in the Armed Forces, to be effective 60 days after the Secretary of Defense has received DOD's comprehensive review on the implementation of such repeal, and the President, Secretary, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) certify to the congressional defense committees that they ha…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jason Altmire (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 19, 2009
- Passed the HouseJul 8, 2009
- Passed the SenateJul 13, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2010
- Became lawDec 22, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-321. (Dec 22, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On the Motion
Senate · Dec 18, 2010 · Motion Agreed to65–31 - On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Dec 18, 2010 · Cloture Motion Agreed to63–33 - On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment with an Amendment
House · Dec 15, 2010 · Passed250–175 - On Passage
House · Jul 8, 2009 · Passed386–41 - Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair
House · Jul 8, 2009 · Passed246–181 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
House · Jul 8, 2009 · Passed411–15
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 8, 2009
- Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation ActHouse · Jul 8, 2009
- Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation ActHouse · Jul 8, 2009
- Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation ActHouse · Jul 8, 2009
- Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010House · Dec 15, 2010
- A bill to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and…Senate · Dec 18, 2010
- A bill to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and…Senate · Dec 18, 2010
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