Gareth Henry targeted before fleeing to Canada
Anti-LGBTQ talk show host mocked people with HIV/AIDS
State Department spokesperson raised case on Wednesday
Body in recent years has championed LGBTQ issues
Questions remained over Pedro Pierluisi directive
Three Republicans voted for Danica Roem's measure
President delivered speech at State Department
Arlando Teller represented Navajo Nation
Full chamber expected to vote on measure Friday
New secretary of state backs ambassador-level envoy