First lady will also deliver remarks
White House, HRC condemned the attacks
Congressman has long anti-equality record
Former vice president advisor will succeed Dianne Feinstein
45-day continuing resolution passed 335-91.
Rep. Emmer denies he's interested in becoming next Speaker
Calif. Democrat elected to U.S. Senate in 1992
Democrats call measure 'blatantly homophobic'
White House warns of 'damaging impacts across the country'
Seven Republican hopefuls took the stage Wednesday night