Senators approve Nathan by 48-44 vote
Senate hears from spouses, activists about burdens of marriage ban; hearing first-ever in Congress on repeal of anti-gay law
Oetken approved by vote of 80-13
Witnesses to be announced at later time
Leahy plans hearing on anti-gay law
LGBT immigration group seeks expansion of prosecutorial authority outlined in memo
Lawmakers write to administration seeking executive action
Nadler, Merkley to take the lead on pro-gay legislation
But Congress unlikely to overturn law anytime soon
Supreme Court nominee calls gay ban ‘unwise, unjust’