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. Val Demings
FL
10 Democrat Yes
Rep. Alcee L. Hastings
FL
20 Democrat Yes
Rep. Matt Gaetz
FL
1 Republican No
Rep. Darren Soto
FL
9 Democrat Yes
Rep. Gus Bilirakis
FL
12 Republican No
Rep. Kathy Castor
FL
14 Democrat Yes
Rep. Charlie Crist
FL
13 Democrat Yes
Rep. Lois Frankel
FL
22 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ted Yoho
FL
3 Republican No
Rep. Al Lawson
FL
5 Democrat Yes
Rep. Francis Rooney
FL
19 Republican No
Rep. Frederica Wilson
FL
24 Democrat Yes
Rep. Donna Shalala
FL
27 Democrat Yes
Rep. Brian Mast
FL
21 Republican No
Rep. Tom Graves
GA
14 Republican No
Rep. David Scott
GA
13 Democrat Yes
Rep. Austin Scott
GA
8 Republican No
Rep. Doug Collins
GA
9 Republican No
Rep. Rick Allen
GA
12 Republican No
Rep. Jody Hice
GA
10 Republican No