Opponents of the sexual orientation in the workplace bill in the Nebraska legislature succeeded in talking the bill to death.
Supporters fell seven votes short of the total needed to overcome a filibuster and force a vote on the bill.
Senator John Nelson of Omaha argues sexual orientation doesn’t belong with the other characteristics in the state anti-discrimination clause. . .

 

Senator Danielle Conrad of Lincoln objected to opponents claiming the bill would not have protected the religious rights of business owners. . .

 
Senators debated the bill for over eight hours before the filibuster vote.