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 State District Sort descending Party Vote
Rep. Charlie Crist
FL
13 Democrat Yes
Rep. David Scott
GA
13 Democrat Yes
Rep. Rodney Davis
IL
13 Republican No
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
NY
13 Democrat Yes
Rep. William M. Thornberry
TX
13 Republican No
Rep. John Joyce
PA
13 Republican No
Rep. Kathy Castor
FL
14 Democrat Yes
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler
PA
14 Republican No
Rep. Jackie Speier
CA
14 Democrat Yes
Rep. Eric Swalwell
CA
14 Democrat Not Voting
Rep. Lauren Underwood
IL
14 Democrat Yes
Rep. Tom Graves
GA
14 Republican No
Rep. Randy Weber
TX
14 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Dave Joyce
OH
14 Republican No
Rep. Brenda Lawrence
MI
14 Democrat Yes
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
NY
14 Democrat Yes
Rep. José E. Serrano
NY
15 Democrat Yes
Rep. John Shimkus
IL
15 Republican No
Rep. Ross Spano
FL
15 Republican No
Rep. Steve Stivers
OH
15 Republican No