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 ascending State District Party Vote
Rep. Lee Zeldin
NY
1 Republican No
Rep. Don Young
AK
At Large Republican Not Voting
Rep. Ted Yoho
FL
3 Republican No
Rep. John Yarmuth
KY
3 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ron Wright
TX
6 Republican No
Rep. Rob Woodall
GA
7 Republican No
Rep. Steve Womack
AR
3 Republican No
Rep. Robert J. Wittman
VA
1 Republican No
Rep. Joe Wilson
SC
2 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Frederica Wilson
FL
24 Democrat Yes
Rep. Roger Williams
TX
25 Republican No
Rep. Susan Wild
PA
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jennifer Wexton
VA
10 Democrat Yes
Rep. Bruce Westerman
AR
4 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Brad Wenstrup
OH
2 Republican No
Sen. Peter Welch
VT
Democrat Yes
Rep. Daniel Webster
FL
11 Republican No
Rep. Randy Weber
TX
14 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
NJ
12 Democrat Yes
Rep. Steven Watkins
KS
2 Republican No