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 Sort descending Party Vote
Rep. G. K. Butterfield
NC
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Bradley Byrne
AL
1 Republican No
Rep. Chellie Pingree
ME
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Buddy Carter
GA
1 Republican No
Rep. Ed Case
HI
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Steven J. Chabot
OH
1 Republican No
Rep. David Cicilline
RI
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. William Lacy Clay
MO
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Phil Roe
TN
1 Republican No
Rep. James Comer
KY
1 Republican No
Rep. Bobby L. Rush
IL
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Rick Crawford
AR
1 Republican No
Rep. Steve Scalise
LA
1 Republican No
Rep. Joe Cunningham
SC
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. David Schweikert
AZ
1 Republican No
Rep. Diana DeGette
CO
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Suzan K. DelBene 1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Bryan Steil
WI
1 Republican No
Rep. Abby Finkenauer
IA
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
PA
1 Republican Yes