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. Buddy Carter
GA
1 Republican No
Rep. André Carson
IN
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Tony Cárdenas
CA
29 Democrat Yes
Rep. Salud Carbajal
CA
24 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ken Calvert
CA
41 Republican No
Rep. Bradley Byrne
AL
1 Republican No
Rep. G. K. Butterfield
NC
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Cheri Bustos
IL
17 Democrat Yes
Rep. Michael C. Burgess
TX
26 Republican No
Rep. Tim Burchett
TN
2 Republican Not Voting
Sen. Ted Budd
NC
Republican No
Rep. Larry Bucshon
IN
8 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Ken Buck
CO
4 Republican No
Rep. Vern Buchanan
FL
16 Republican No
Rep. Julia Brownley
CA
26 Democrat Yes
Rep. Anthony Brown
MD
4 Democrat Yes
Rep. Susan Brooks
IN
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Mo Brooks
AL
5 Republican No
Rep. Anthony Brindisi
NY
22 Democrat Yes
Rep. Kevin Brady
TX
8 Republican Not Voting