Bipartisan measure prompts Democrats to back GOP funding measure
45 senators signed a letter issued to leadership on Thursday
Fla. Republican opposes LGBTQ rights
A vote for Hogan is a vote for MAGA control of the chamber
We must not forget the threats to queer lives that reappear once players leave field
Senators also advance Nicole Berner's nomination
Challenges come despite bipartisan interest in addressing the problem
Calif. Democrat elected to U.S. Senate in 1992
Three Republicans voted for Rita Lin's nomination
Bill received final approval last week
