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S.Res. 236 (102nd)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President rescind Department of Defense Directive 1332.14, section H.1, which bans gay, lesbian, and bisexual Americans from serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.

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Introduced

26 November 1991

Last action

26 November 1991 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

Rep. Adams, Brock [D-WA-7], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2], Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

14 January 2025

Defence

Summary

Urges the President to rescind a Department of Defense directive which bans gays, lesbians, and bisexual Americans from military service.

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Timeline

  1. 26 November 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 November 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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