NEW : Rep. Murphy tells about a gay soldier 's email to him . Earlier , Democratic Rep. Patrick Murphy of Pennsylvania told the gathering of an e-mail he received from a company commander in Afghanistan , who mentioned how he often had to counsel soldiers who received divorce papers or `` Dear John '' letters from spouses or opposite-sex partners . President Obama will sign the repeal bill immediately . House Speaker Pelosi calls it a ` ` joyful day '' Pelosi leads a celebrating crowd in singing ` ` God Save America ''
NEW : Rep. Murphy tells about a gay soldier 's email to him . President Obama will sign the repeal bill immediately . House Speaker Pelosi calls it a ` ` joyful day '' Pelosi leads a celebrating crowd in singing ` ` God Save America ''