U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Tuesday said he opposed her
Committee urged to reject ‘homophobic and unfair attacks’
'If [Democrats] remain silent and complicit, this will become a go-to strategy to tank LGBTQ nominees'
VoteLGBT organized Brasília gathering
Letter addressed to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.)
Ned Price spoke at Victory Fund's D.C. conference on Dec. 3
Bill approved by 61-36 vote margin
House Majority Leader Hoyer also announces he will step down from leadership
Erika Hilton and Duda Salabert threatened during campaigns
President specifically criticized Fla. lawmakers over 'Don't Say Gay' law
