MN House delegation split on DADT repeal
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The Minnesota members of the U.S. House of Representatives split their votes on an amendment that would repeal the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law.
The House voted 234 - 194 to repeal a provision that prohibits openly gay people from serving in the military. The roll call shows that every Republican and one Democrat in Minnesota voted against the measure.
Critics say Congress should wait for a military review of the system be done first.
DFL Rep. Tim Walz defended his vote on the House floor (watch video here). Meanwhile, GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann tells the St. Cloud Times that DADT has worked well.
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Here's the Roll Call:
Democrats voting Yes:
Rep. Tim Walz
Rep. Betty McCollum
Rep. Keith Ellison
Rep. Jim Oberstar
Republicans voting Yes
None
Democrats voting No
Rep. Collin Peterson
Republicans voting No
Rep. Erik Paulsen
Rep. John Kline
Rep. Michele Bachmann
