Equality Act passes House: All Democrats and 8 Republicans vote in favor
by WorldTribune Staff, September 17, 2019 The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives on Sept. 13 passed the Equality Act which amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to make “sexual orientation and gender identity” protected characteristics under federal anti-discrimination law. All Democrats and 8 Republicans voted in favor of the bill, which passed 236-173. Opponents say […]