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 Sort ascending | State | District | Party | Vote | |
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Rep. Jackie Walorski | 2 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Tim Walberg | 5 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Ann Wagner | 2 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez | 7 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Filemon Vela | 34 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Marc Veasey | 33 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Juan Vargas | 52 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Beth Van Duyne | 24 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Jefferson Van Drew | 2 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. David Valadao | 22 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Fred Upton | 6 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Lauren Underwood | 14 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Michael R. Turner | 10 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. David Trone | 6 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Lori Trahan | 3 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Ritchie Torres | 15 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Norma Torres | 35 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Paul Tonko | 20 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Rashida Tlaib | 12 | Democrat | Yes | ||
Rep. Dina Titus | 1 | Democrat | Yes |