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. Susan Wild
PA
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Roger Williams
TX
25 Republican No
Rep. Joe Wilson
SC
2 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Frederica Wilson
FL
24 Democrat Yes
Rep. Robert J. Wittman
VA
1 Republican No
Rep. Steve Womack
AR
3 Republican No
Rep. Rob Woodall
GA
7 Republican No
Rep. Ron Wright
TX
6 Republican No
Rep. John Yarmuth
KY
3 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ted Yoho
FL
3 Republican No
Rep. Don Young
AK
At Large Republican Not Voting
Rep. Lee Zeldin
NY
1 Republican No