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Amendment Number
316
Purpose
An amendment to delete the provisions of the bill which would codify the policy of "don't ask, don't tell" with respect to gays in the military. The amendment would express that it is the sense of the Congress that policy regarding service in the military should be left to the discretion of the President, as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and other military advisors.
Congress
103
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Sep 28, 1993
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Meehan amendment (A019) Failed by recorded vote: 169 - 264 (Roll no. 460).
Latest Action Time
15:01:16
Submitted Date
Sep 28, 1993
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 316 — Informed