Serious questions loom as confirmation hearings set to begin
Senators also advance Nicole Berner's nomination
Judge Melissa R. DuBose was nominated to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island
Judge Melissa Dubose nominated for RI District Court Wednesday
New version omits restriction on gender affirming care, book and drag bans
Vote was 216-212
Groups call for removal of provisions that restrict environmental protections
A growing list of elected officials and celebrities have followed President Obamaās lead and endorsed marriage equality since last week