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. Marc Veasey
TX
33 Democrat Yes
Rep. Filemon Vela
TX
34 Democrat Yes
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez
NY
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Peter J. Visclosky
IN
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ann Wagner
MO
2 Republican No
Rep. Tim Walberg
MI
5 Republican No
Rep. Greg Walden
OR
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Mark Walker
NC
6 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Jackie Walorski
IN
2 Republican No
Rep. Michael Waltz
FL
6 Republican No
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
FL
25 Democrat Yes
Rep. Maxine Waters
CA
43 Democrat Yes
Rep. Steven Watkins
KS
2 Republican No
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
NJ
12 Democrat Yes
Rep. Randy Weber
TX
14 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Daniel Webster
FL
11 Republican No
Sen. Peter Welch
VT
Democrat Yes
Rep. Brad Wenstrup
OH
2 Republican No
Rep. Bruce Westerman
AR
4 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Jennifer Wexton
VA
10 Democrat Yes