The 55 members of the Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate are united in their support of the Employment Nondiscrimination Act, which would protect gay men, lesbians, and transgender people from being fired for their sexual orientation.
In 29 states, including Pennsylvania, such dismissals are allowed.
Here’s the problem. The U.S. Senate does not operate under normal democratic (notice the small d) rules. Sixty votes are needed to overcome the expected filibuster. Five brave Republicans must step up. Perhaps Sen. Toomey will show some courage on this.
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