Amendment sought to require the Defense Department to ask individuals entering the armed forces if they are a homosexual or bisexual, and whether the person engages in, or has a propensity to engage in, homosexual acts.

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Amendment Number
317
Description
Amendment sought to require the Defense Department to ask individuals entering the armed forces if they are a homosexual or bisexual, and whether the person engages in, or has a propensity to engage in, homosexual acts.
Purpose
An amendment to require Department of Defense personnel, as part of the process for enlistmentment or appointment, to ascertain whether or not a candidate for induction into the Armed Forces: 1. Is homosexual or bisexual, and 2. whether the candidate engages in homosexual acts or intends to engage in, or has a propensity to engage in, homosexual acts.
Congress
103
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Sep 28, 1993
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Hunter amendment (A020) Failed by recorded vote: 144 - 291 (Roll no. 461).
Latest Action Time
15:37:14
Submitted Date
Sep 28, 1993
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 317 — Informed