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The House on Thursday approved a proposal to repeal the law that allows gays to serve in the military only if they don’t disclose their sexual orientation. See an
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The 234-194 vote to overturn the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy reflected a view among many in Congress that America was ready for a military in which gays and straights can stand side by side in the trenches. Roll Call Vote
New Mexico Tally
| Martin Heinrich (D-1 ) | Yea | Albuquerque |
| Harry Teague (D-2 ) | Yea | Hobbs |
| Ben Ray Lujan (D-3 ) | Yea | Nambe |
Related story: Congress moves to end ban on gays in military (May 28, 2010).
