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 Sort descending District Party Vote
Rep. Tony Cárdenas
CA
29 Democrat Yes
Rep. Raul Ruiz
CA
25 Democrat Yes
Rep. Nanette Barragán
CA
44 Democrat Yes
Rep. Kevin McCarthy
CA
20 Republican No
Rep. Salud Carbajal
CA
24 Democrat Yes
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
CA
40 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jim Costa
CA
21 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ken Calvert
CA
41 Republican No
Rep. Devin Nunes
CA
22 Republican No
Rep. J. Luis Correa
CA
46 Democrat Yes
Rep. Doris Matsui
CA
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Harley Rouda
CA
48 Democrat Yes
Rep. John Garamendi
CA
8 Democrat Yes
Rep. Paul Cook
CA
8 Republican No
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
CA
10 Democrat Yes
Rep. Norma Torres
CA
35 Democrat Yes
Rep. Maxine Waters
CA
43 Democrat Yes
Rep. Doug LaMalfa
CA
1 Republican No
Rep. Grace F. Napolitano
CA
31 Democrat Yes
Rep. Brad Sherman
CA
32 Democrat Yes