The news comes as Cindy McCain, the wife of Senator John McCain (R-AZ), has broken with her husband to criticize the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy.” In a television advertisement against the bullying of gay and lesbian youth, Cindy McCain said the military ban has fueled homophobic attacks.

Cindy McCain: “Our political and religious leaders tell LGBT youth that they have no future.They can’t serve our country openly. Our government treats the LGBT community like second-class citizens.”

Senator McCain has led the Republican effort to prevent the repeal of the military ban. On Sunday, he insisted his wife supports his call for the military to conduct another review before seeking a repeal.