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North Dakota Senate rejects resolution seeking to overturn marriage equality

The resolution failed to pass the state Senate in a 16-31 vote after only ten minutes of debate.

North Carolina State Senator: 'Keep Our State Straight'

Republican Buck Newton, who is nominated to be North Carolina's next attorney general, made that controversial comment in a speech to supporters of the anti-LGBT law HB2.

WATCH: Pa. State Senator: I'm Gay; Get Over It

Outgoing Pennsylvania state senator Jim Ferlo says he's never hidden his sexuality -- but now it's time to come out and pass hate-crimes protections in his home state.

Gay Lawmaker Becomes Majority Leader of Washington State Senate

Ed Murray is the second openly gay person in U.S. history to head a state senate.

Meet Oklahoma's Rising Queer Star in the State Senate

At 27, Allison Ikley-Freeman has an impressive resume and she's bringing it to the front lines in her state. 

Texas Marriage Equality Plaintiff Runs for State Senate

Mark Phariss will seek a Dallas-area Senate seat.

Pennsylvania state senate votes in favor of proposed ban

The Pennsylvania state senate voted in favor of a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage Wednesday, although in a blow to conservatives, it defeated an additional proposal to ban civil unions.

WATCH: Meet Colorado's First Gay Married State Senator

Colorado state senator Jessie Ulibarri married Louis Trujillo Thursday afternoon, making him the first legally married gay member of the state legislature.

Wisconsin Democrat Wins and Flips State Senate Seat

Democrat Patty Schachtner won a state Senate seat in a heavily Republican Wisconsin district Tuesday night. 

Senators Press State Department on Support for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers

Senators led by Amy Klobuchar praise Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his commitment to help this vulnerable population, but they want a progress report and further action.