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 Party Sort descending Vote
Rep. John Yarmuth
KY
3 Democrat Yes
Rep. Dave Loebsack
IA
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Sharice Davids
KS
3 Democrat Yes
Rep. Norma Torres
CA
35 Democrat Yes
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
CA
11 Democrat Yes
Rep. Albio Sires
NJ
8 Democrat Yes
Rep. Gregory W. Meeks
NY
5 Democrat Yes
Rep. Earl Blumenauer
OR
3 Democrat Yes
Rep. Max Rose
NY
11 Democrat Not Voting
Rep. Daniel Lipinski
IL
3 Democrat Yes
Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr.
NJ
10 Democrat Yes
Rep. Robin Kelly
IL
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
NY
13 Democrat Yes
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer
MD
5 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ted Lieu
CA
36 Democrat Yes
Rep. Joe Cunningham
SC
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Paul Tonko
NY
20 Democrat Yes
Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr.
NJ
9 Democrat Yes
Rep. Josh Gottheimer
NJ
5 Democrat Yes
Rep. Bill Keating
MA
9 Democrat Yes