Perspective: Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue

Passed in Senate (63 to 33) on September 9, 1993

Passed in House (301 to 134) on September 28, 1993

1993 S. 1337; SEPTEMBER 16, 1993



SEC. 546.

POLICY CONCERNING HOMOSEXUALITY IN THE ARMED FORCES.

(a) CODIFICATION.-

CHAPTER 37 OF TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, IS AMENDED BY ADDING AT THE END THE FOLLOWING NEW SECTION: 654.

Policy concerning homosexuality in the armed forces

(A) FINDINGS.-CONGRESS MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS:

1. SECTION 8 OF ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES COMMITS EXCLUSIVELY TO THE CONGRESS THE POWERS TO RAISE AND SUPPORT ARMIES, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A NAVY, AND MAKE RULES FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND REGULATION OF THE LAND AND NAVAL FORCES.

2. THERE IS NO CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO SERVE IN THE ARMED FORCES.

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