This legislation protects Americans from discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation or gender identity while seeking housing, applying for credit and pursuing an education, and in other key pathways to the American dream. While the Title VII Supreme Court decision barred job discrimination, the Equality Act would codify that ruling. LGBTQ people deserve to be free from discrimination in all forms. This bill passed the House on Feb. 25, 2021.
Vote result: Passed
YEAs: 224
NAYs: 206
Legislator | State | District Sort ascending | Party | Vote | |
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Rep. Juan Vargas | 52 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Sara Jacobs | 51 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Scott Peters | 50 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Mike Levin | 49 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Darrell Issa | 48 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Alan Lowenthal | 47 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Katie Porter | 47 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. J. Luis Correa | 46 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Michelle Steel | 45 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Nanette Barragán | 44 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Maxine Waters | 43 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Ken Calvert | 41 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard | 40 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Young Kim | 40 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Mark Takano | 39 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Linda T. Sánchez | 38 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Lloyd Doggett | 37 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Karen Bass | 37 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Ted Lieu | 36 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Brian Babin | 36 | Republican | No |