House Descends Into Chaos As Republicans Whip Up Votes For LGBT Discrimination

A chaotic scene unfolded on the floor of the U.S. House on Thursday as a measure to ensure federal contractors can’t discriminate against LGBT people was defeated by a single vote.

It initially appeared that the measure — an amendment to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies bill that would’ve narrowed a “religious liberty” provision allowing federal contractors to discriminate against LGBT employees — had enough support to pass. But Republican leaders persuaded a handful of members to switch from yay to nay, which resulted in the LGBT protection ultimately being defeated by a single vote....
http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2016/05/19/3779986/house-republicans-include-lgbt-discrimination-in-ndaa/