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. Mark Takano
CA
39 Democrat Yes
Rep. Van Taylor
TX
3 Republican No
Rep. Glenn Thompson
PA
15 Republican No
Rep. Bennie Thompson
MS
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Mike Thompson
CA
4 Democrat Yes
Rep. William M. Thornberry
TX
13 Republican No
Rep. William Timmons
SC
4 Republican No
Rep. Scott Tipton
CO
3 Republican No
Rep. Dina Titus
NV
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Rashida Tlaib
MI
12 Democrat Yes
Rep. Paul Tonko
NY
20 Democrat Yes
Rep. Norma Torres
CA
35 Democrat Yes
Rep. Xochitl Torres Small
NM
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Lori Trahan
MA
3 Democrat Yes
Rep. David Trone
MD
6 Democrat Yes
Rep. Michael R. Turner
OH
10 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Lauren Underwood
IL
14 Democrat Yes
Rep. Fred Upton
MI
6 Republican No
Rep. Jefferson Van Drew
NJ
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Juan Vargas
CA
52 Democrat Yes