The Senate: Senate Debate

Senate debate: Republican opponents of the measure were largely silent, neither addressing the issue on the second day of Senate debate nor commenting unless asked. Written statements from some rendered their judgment that the bill would result in costly, frivolous lawsuits and mandate federal law based on sexuality, according to Times Colonist. The bill advanced to a floor debate after clearing its first procedural hurdle Monday night on a 61-30 vote and WASHINGTON - Proponents of a bill that would outlaw discrimination against gays in the workplace argued on Tuesday that the measure is rooted in fundamental fairness for all Americans. The Senate moved closer to completing its work on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act that would prohibit workplace discrimination against gay, bisexual and transgender Americans. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said a final vote in the Senate is possible by week's end. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.