Senators React To Vote On Defense Authorization Bill

WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 9: Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) speaks to reporters after voting on Capitol Hill December 9, 2010 in Washington, DC. The US Senate was not able to get a 60 vote super majority necessary to move along a defense authorization bill that included language to repeal the US military's "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy that prohibits gay service members from openly serving. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)