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
Azul Positivo staffers arrested on Jan. 12
Shariah law has been in place since 2015