Prominent Democrats rushed to defend senator
U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) spoke about gay Venezuelan asylum seeker
Lambda Legal, HRC announce plans to sue
Hedge fund manager confirmed by 68-29 vote margin
Several members raised their objections to the bill in speeches on the House floor
Texas Democrats Henry Cuellar and Vicente Gonzalez voted for bill
LGBTQ+ caucus is among the largest in Congress
Republicans to regain control of chamber in January
Baldwin in tight contest; McBride poised to make history in Delaware
Wis. Democrat facing off against Republican Eric Hovde
