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Senate votes to ban workplace bias in landmark act
The Senate approved the Employment Non-Discrimination Act by 64 to 32, a long stalled bid to bar employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The vote reflects shifting public opinion on gay rights and echoes momentum since Don't Ask, Don't Tell repeal. Ten Republicans joined 52 Democrats and two independents. four abstained. President Obama urged House action to send the bill to his desk for signing. House leadership showed opposition and no floor schedule yet. The measure seeks federal protections after decades of failed efforts.
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