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. Abby Finkenauer
IA
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
PA
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry
NE
1 Republican No
Rep. Russ Fulcher
ID
1 Republican No
Rep. Dina Titus
NV
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Matt Gaetz
FL
1 Republican No
Rep. Louie Gohmert
TX
1 Republican No
Rep. Peter J. Visclosky
IN
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Debra Haaland
NM
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jim Hagedorn
MN
1 Republican No
Rep. Andy Harris
MD
1 Republican No
Rep. Robert J. Wittman
VA
1 Republican No
Rep. Kevin Hern
OK
1 Republican No
Rep. Lee Zeldin
NY
1 Republican No
Rep. Trent Kelly
MS
1 Republican No
Rep. Peter T. King
NY
2 Republican No
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick
AZ
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ann McLane Kuster
NH
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jim Langevin
RI
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Rick Larsen 2 Democrat Yes