Bill would protect gay , lesbian and transgender employees from workplace discrimination . It 's the first time the Senate has passed LGBT worker protections . Senate opposition strong , so chances of it becoming law are slim . 17 D-Massachusetts vote for the bill in the House .
Bill would protect gay , lesbian and transgender employees from workplace discrimination . It 's the first time the Senate has passed LGBT worker protections . House opposition strong , so chances of it becoming law are slim . Ten Republicans vote for the bill in the Senate .