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
Democrats call measure 'blatantly homophobic'
Comments targeted Assistant Secretary of Defense Shawn Skelly
Funding deadline is Oct. 1.
Vote was 216-212
Three Republicans voted for Rita Lin's nomination
Utah Republican has mixed LGBTQ rights record
Blackburn comment on 'trans influence' raises alarms