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. Mike Quigley
IL
5 Democrat Yes
Rep. Brad Schneider
IL
10 Democrat Yes
Rep. Cheri Bustos
IL
17 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
IL
9 Democrat Yes
Rep. Bill Foster
IL
11 Democrat Yes
Rep. Daniel Lipinski
IL
3 Democrat Yes
Rep. Bobby L. Rush
IL
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Robin Kelly
IL
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Lauren Underwood
IL
14 Democrat Yes
Rep. Rodney Davis
IL
13 Republican No
Rep. Danny K. Davis
IL
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Mike Bost
IL
12 Republican No
Rep. John Shimkus
IL
15 Republican No
Rep. Sean Casten
IL
6 Democrat Yes
Rep. André Carson
IN
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jackie Walorski
IN
2 Republican No
Rep. Jim Banks
IN
3 Republican No
Rep. James Baird
IN
4 Republican No
Rep. Peter J. Visclosky
IN
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Larry Bucshon
IN
8 Republican Not Voting