Pappas would become first out gay man elected to upper chamber
Tenn. congressman blamed the comment on staffer
Federal policy battles carry grave implications for LGBTQ Americans
Gay NY Democrat was in House from 2021-2023
Former N.Y. congressman lost to Mike Lawler in 2022
Living Waters Publications is Christian publishing house
Former congressman seeking a comeback to ‘safeguard democracy’
Some say House GOP members in vulnerable districts will suffer political consequences
Resolution follows expanded 23-count indictment of the congressman
Measure passed by 213-208 vote margin
