Bill would protect gay , lesbian and transgender employees from workplace discrimination . It also protects religious organizations that don't want to serve gays or lesbians in their facilities ( such as churches ). House opposition strong , so chances of it becoming law are slim . The bill would provide the same protections for LGBT workers as are already guaranteed on the basis of race , gender and religion . Ten Republicans vote for the bill in the Senate .
Bill would protect gay , lesbian and transgender employees from workplace discrimination . It also protects religious organizations that don't want to serve gays or lesbians in their facilities ( such as churches ). House opposition strong , so chances of it becoming law are slim . Ten Republicans vote for the bill in the Senate .