Equality Act

May. 17, 2019 | H.R. 5

This bill defines and includes sex, sexual orientation and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation, expands the definition of public accommodations and allows the Department of Justice to intervene in equal protection actions on account of sexual orientation or gender identity. This bill passed the House on May 17, 2019.

This is Good for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 236
NAYs: 173

Legislator Sort descending State District Party Vote
Rep. Ami Bera
CA
6 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jack Bergman
MI
1 Republican No
Rep. Donald Beyer
VA
8 Democrat Yes
Rep. Andy Biggs
AZ
5 Republican No
Rep. Gus Bilirakis
FL
12 Republican No
Rep. Rob Bishop
UT
1 Republican No
Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr.
GA
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Earl Blumenauer
OR
3 Democrat Yes
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester
DE
At Large Democrat Yes
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
OR
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Mike Bost
IL
12 Republican No
Rep. Brendan Boyle
PA
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Kevin Brady
TX
8 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Anthony Brindisi
NY
22 Democrat Yes
Rep. Susan Brooks
IN
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Mo Brooks
AL
5 Republican No
Rep. Anthony Brown
MD
4 Democrat Yes
Rep. Julia Brownley
CA
26 Democrat Yes
Rep. Vern Buchanan
FL
16 Republican No
Rep. Ken Buck
CO
4 Republican No