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 ascending Vote
Rep. Steven Watkins
KS
2 Republican No
Rep. Michael Cloud
TX
27 Republican No
Rep. Susan Brooks
IN
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Trent Kelly
MS
1 Republican No
Rep. Sean Duffy
WI
7 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Ben Cline
VA
6 Republican No
Rep. Mo Brooks
AL
5 Republican No
Rep. Louie Gohmert
TX
1 Republican No
Rep. Robert B. Aderholt
AL
4 Republican No
Rep. Mike Simpson
ID
2 Republican No
Rep. Mark Meadows
NC
11 Republican No
Rep. French Hill
AR
2 Republican No
Rep. Francis Rooney
FL
19 Republican No
Rep. Bob Gibbs
OH
7 Republican No
Rep. John Shimkus
IL
15 Republican No
Rep. Michael Waltz
FL
6 Republican No
Rep. Harold Rogers
KY
5 Republican No
Rep. Kevin Brady
TX
8 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Greg Gianforte
MT
At Large Republican No
Rep. Rodney Davis
IL
13 Republican No