Rep. Emmer denies he's interested in becoming next Speaker
Calif. Democrat elected to U.S. Senate in 1992
Democrats call measure 'blatantly homophobic'
Seven Republican hopefuls took the stage Wednesday night
Comments targeted Assistant Secretary of Defense Shawn Skelly
Funding deadline is Oct. 1.
Pulse survivor Brandon Wolf among those who spoke
Goal is to implement and expand upon legislation, executive actions
Vote was 216-212
Three Republicans voted for Rita Lin's nomination