Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
Dream Act, DADT Senate Votes Blocked By GOP Filibuster
By
Zoe Schlanger
Published Dec 10, 2010
Modified Dec 10, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
By
Zoe Schlanger
Published Dec 10, 2010
Modified Dec 10, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
The Senate is where good things go to die, but the move by Democrats yesterday to table a vote on the DREAM Act and DADT may have eluded the legislative grim reaper. Faced with a GOP filibuster, majority leader Harry Reid called for a delay on the vote, according to the Times. This buys the Democrats time to win more Republican support to pass the DREAM Act, which would grant legal status to immigrants who complete two years of college or join the military. They also hope to garner more votes on the side of repealing DADT, which will come before the Senate again at a later date, presumably before the January red invasion.
New York Speaker Christine Quinn and Councilmembers Daniel Dromm and Jimmy Van Bramer denounced the Republican filibuster in a joint statement, saying those senators, "chose to uphold a discriminatory policy that has forced out more than 13,500 brave men and women from serving in our armed forces."
Tagged
christine quinn
dadt
don't ask don't tell
dream act
Fillibuster
gop
harry reid
senate
Zoe Schlanger
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
NYC Council to consider earlier Legionella reporting after deadly outbreaks
A bill facing a hearing Monday would require cooling tower owners to notify city health officials when bacteria levels reach a much lower threshold.
By
Catalina Gonella
Published Oct 18, 2026 at 7:36 p.m. ET
Staten Island fire injures 2, but spares historic 'Godfather' church
Dozens of firefighters responded to the blaze, which started in a vacant warehouse. It was contained within three hours.
By
Giulia Heyward
News
Staten Island fire injures 2, but spares historic 'Godfather' church
Dozens of firefighters responded to the blaze, which started in a vacant warehouse. It was contained within three hours.
By
Giulia Heyward
Bail reform remains major issue in NY governor's race, 7 years after it became law
By
Gino Fanelli
NYPD identifies Bronx man, 26, killed in Midtown subway shooting
By
Ryan Kost
,
Elizabeth Kim
and
Phil Corso
Have you seen this Yorkie? NYPD looking for adorable pup dognapped from her Queens home
By
Ryan Kost
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .