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 ascending District Party Vote
Rep. Jodey Arrington
TX
19 Republican No
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson
TX
30 Democrat Yes
Rep. Chip Roy
TX
21 Republican No
Rep. Randy Weber
TX
14 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Colin Allred
TX
32 Democrat Yes
Rep. Michael Cloud
TX
27 Republican No
Rep. Bill Flores
TX
17 Republican No
Rep. Kenny Marchant
TX
24 Republican No
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
TX
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
TX
18 Democrat Yes
Rep. Kevin Brady
TX
8 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Will Hurd
TX
23 Republican Yes
Rep. Al Green
TX
9 Democrat Yes
Rep. William M. Thornberry
TX
13 Republican No
Rep. Jim Cooper
TN
5 Democrat Yes
Rep. Scott DesJarlais
TN
4 Republican No
Rep. Tim Burchett
TN
2 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Steve Cohen
TN
9 Democrat Yes
Rep. John Rose
TN
6 Republican No
Rep. David Kustoff
TN
8 Republican No