NEW : Pentagon passed a repeal of `` do n't ask , do n't tell '' The House of Representatives has threatened to veto the bill due to a dispute over The Senate Armed Services Committee spending . In addition , the official said , town hall meetings already have been held around the country and more are expected , while a website provides a place for troops to write in their views . Pentagon has also passed a repeal of `` do n't ask , do n't tell '' The compromise plan to repeal the policy emerged on Tuesday .
NEW : Pentagon passed a repeal of `` do n't ask , do n't tell '' The House of Representatives has threatened to veto the bill due to a dispute over The Senate Armed Services Committee spending . Pentagon has also passed a repeal of `` do n't ask , do n't tell '' The compromise plan to repeal the policy emerged on Tuesday .