Republicans Block Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' 8.53K Jim Newell 09/21/10 02:23PM Filed to: Votes Votes Senate don't ask don't tell Republicans Filibusters Fb tweet Well, so much for that. Senate Republicans' filibuster against a defense authorization bill — including a "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal and the DREAM Act — was successful. The final vote was 56-43, with 60 votes needed to move forward.
