http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/09/dadt-repeal-fails_n_794626.html
So the defense bill (with repeal of DADT attached) went up for a vote and because only 57 of the 100 Senators voted FOR the measure, it failed.
What?
Since when did a minority of votes declare the final conclusion of the tally?
Yes I know filibuster whatever. Why is that policy even in place? What is the point of a majority vote when a majority vote doesn't work anymore?
So the defense bill (with repeal of DADT attached) went up for a vote and because only 57 of the 100 Senators voted FOR the measure, it failed.
What?
Since when did a minority of votes declare the final conclusion of the tally?
Yes I know filibuster whatever. Why is that policy even in place? What is the point of a majority vote when a majority vote doesn't work anymore?