Senator Gillibrand's proposal to take the Commander out of the sexual assault prosecution proceedings did not pass a Senate vote this past Thursday.
You can check to see how your Senators voted on the bill.
Go to www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/vote_menu_113_2.htm
Look for Vote #59 or Issue 1752
Senator McCaskill's bill will get through the Senate but the House Majority Leader says there is little chance of it getting through. This bill would eliminate the Good Character Defense and give the victim an opportunity to provide input regarding the court venue, i.e. military or civilian, when pertinent.
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