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. Bob Gibbs
OH
7 Republican No
Rep. Michael R. Turner
OH
10 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Warren Davidson
OH
8 Republican No
Rep. Marcy Kaptur
OH
9 Democrat Yes
Rep. Steven J. Chabot
OH
1 Republican No
Rep. Dave Joyce
OH
14 Republican No
Rep. Brad Wenstrup
OH
2 Republican No
Rep. Jim Jordan
OH
4 Republican No
Rep. Marcia L. Fudge
OH
11 Democrat Yes
Rep. Bill Johnson
OH
6 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Joyce Beatty
OH
3 Democrat Yes
Rep. Robert E. Latta
OH
5 Republican No
Rep. Troy Balderson
OH
12 Republican No
Rep. Steve Stivers
OH
15 Republican No
Rep. Anthony Gonzalez
OH
16 Republican No
Rep. Tim Ryan
OH
13 Democrat Not Voting
Rep. Joe Morelle
NY
25 Democrat Yes
Rep. Nita M. Lowey
NY
17 Democrat Yes
Rep. Brian Higgins
NY
26 Democrat Yes
Rep. Anthony Brindisi
NY
22 Democrat Yes