Accused of financial impropriety, lying about his life and background
Spending bill is final passed with Pelosi as House speaker
Justice Department last month appointed special counsel
Bill passed with bipartisan support
Tim Hysom speaks publicly for first time since he became target of harassment by right-wing lawmaker
Some advocates for religious liberty joined forces with LGBTQ groups to play a vital role in passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
Bill approved by 61-36 vote margin
Anti-LGBTQ groups have launched conservative effort to block bill
House Majority Leader Hoyer also announces he will step down from leadership
Final U.S. Senate vote could take place Thursday
