Senate bill was championed by New York Senator Mary Robinson . It would have removed military commanders from presiding on key prosecutions . Opponents said Congress is already addressing the matter . A spike in military sex crimes has prompted executive and legislative action .
Senate bill was championed by New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand . It would have removed military commanders from decisions on key prosecutions . Opponents said Congress is already addressing the matter . A spike in military sex assaults has prompted executive and legislative action .