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. Cedric Richmond
LA
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Denver Riggleman
VA
5 Republican No
Rep. Martha Roby
AL
2 Republican No
Rep. Phil Roe
TN
1 Republican No
Rep. Harold Rogers
KY
5 Republican No
Rep. Mike D. Rogers
AL
3 Republican No
Rep. Francis Rooney
FL
19 Republican No
Rep. John Rose
TN
6 Republican No
Rep. Max Rose
NY
11 Democrat Not Voting
Rep. Harley Rouda
CA
48 Democrat Yes
Rep. David Rouzer
NC
7 Republican No
Rep. Chip Roy
TX
21 Republican No
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
CA
40 Democrat Yes
Rep. Raul Ruiz
CA
25 Democrat Yes
Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger
MD
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Bobby L. Rush
IL
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. John Rutherford
FL
5 Republican No
Rep. Tim Ryan
OH
13 Democrat Not Voting
Rep. Linda T. Sánchez
CA
38 Democrat Yes
Rep. John Sarbanes
MD
3 Democrat Yes