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. A. Drew Ferguson
GA
3 Republican No
Rep. Rick Allen
GA
12 Republican No
Rep. Tom Graves
GA
14 Republican No
Rep. Barry Loudermilk
GA
11 Republican No
Rep. Rob Woodall
GA
7 Republican No
Rep. John Lewis
GA
5 Democrat Yes
Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr.
GA
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jody Hice
GA
10 Republican No
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
HI
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Ed Case
HI
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Cynthia Axne
IA
3 Democrat Yes
Rep. Abby Finkenauer
IA
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Steve King
IA
4 Republican No
Rep. Dave Loebsack
IA
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Russ Fulcher
ID
1 Republican No
Rep. Mike Simpson
ID
2 Republican No
Rep. Brad Schneider
IL
10 Democrat Yes
Rep. Cheri Bustos
IL
17 Democrat Yes
Rep. Mike Quigley
IL
5 Democrat Yes
Rep. Bill Foster
IL
11 Democrat Yes