DADT Repealed in House, on to the Senate!
Dear Friends & Supporters,
Our partners at Servicemembers Legal Defense Network asked us to relay this import call to action to you. Please join us in demanding that gay, lesbian, and bisexual servicemembers be able to serve openly.
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This evening, the full House voted on a stand-alone bill to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” This is a notable victory that helps build momentum as we push the Senate to take immediate action before the lame-duck session ends. We are grateful for the extraordinary leadership of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA).
Now, we turn our attention back to the Senate. We’ll still need 60 votes to complete the bill and send it directly to the President’s desk.
We cannot underestimate Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who will do everything they can to kill repeal. We need to fight back on any amendments, which would change the bill language and cause further delay.
Call both your senators and tell them to vote with Majority Leader Reid, Chairman Levin, and Senator Lieberman on the Senate floor.
Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121
Here’s a sample script for your call:
“Hello, my name is ______ and I’m a constituent from __________ (city, state).
I’m calling to tell Senator _______ to stand with Majority Leader Reid, Chairman Levin, and Senator Lieberman and vote for ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal. Fight back against Senators John McCain and Mitch McConnell’s obstructionism and pass repeal this year.
Thank you.”
Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121
Calls to the following senators are particularly needed. Please call these key senators now!
–Olympia Snowe (R-ME): 202-224-5344
–Richard Lugar (R-IN): 202-224-4814
–Judd Gregg (R-NH): 202-224-3324
–Scott Brown (R-MA): 202-224-4543
–George Voinovich (R-OH): 202-224-3353
–Kit Bond (R-MO): 202-224-5721
–Lisa Murkowski (R-AK): 202-224-6665
–Mark Kirk (R-IL): 202-224-2854
–Joe Manchin (D-WV): 202-224-3954
Thank you for your calls. We are so close to repeal, and you can help us get there!
Aubrey Sarvis
Army veteran and SLDN Executive Director
