Tim Hysom speaks publicly for first time since he became target of harassment by right-wing lawmaker
Some advocates for religious liberty joined forces with LGBTQ groups to play a vital role in passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
Bill approved by 61-36 vote margin
Anti-LGBTQ groups have launched conservative effort to block bill
House Majority Leader Hoyer also announces he will step down from leadership
Final U.S. Senate vote could take place Thursday
Narrow GOP majority could bode well for blocking anti-LGBTQ bills.
Maloney is the sixth highest-ranking House Democrat and the first openly gay person to occupy that position
Dan Canon represented Ky. plaintiffs in landmark case
Detained WNBA star's trial to begin on July 1
