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. Rick Allen
GA
12 Republican No
Rep. David Scott
GA
13 Democrat Yes
Rep. John Lewis
GA
5 Democrat Yes
Rep. Austin Scott
GA
8 Republican No
Rep. Jody Hice
GA
10 Republican No
Rep. Rob Woodall
GA
7 Republican No
Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr.
GA
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Lucy McBath
GA
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
HI
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ed Case
HI
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Abby Finkenauer
IA
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Steve King
IA
4 Republican No
Rep. Cynthia Axne
IA
3 Democrat Yes
Rep. Dave Loebsack
IA
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Mike Simpson
ID
2 Republican No
Rep. Russ Fulcher
ID
1 Republican No
Rep. Bobby L. Rush
IL
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Darin M. LaHood
IL
16 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Lauren Underwood
IL
14 Democrat Yes
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
IL
8 Democrat Yes