Mike Garcia and Kevin McCarthy voted against LGBTQ Equality Act

The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation’s labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.

The bill passed by a vote of 224-206 with three Republicans joining Democrats in voting yes.

California Congress members who voted against the LGBTQ Equality Act

• Ken Calvert

• Darrell Issa

• Mike Garcia

• Young Kim

• Doug LaMalfa

• Kevin McCarthy

• Tom McClintock

• Devin Nunes

• Jay Obernolte

• Michelle Steel

• David G. Valadao

Supporters of the measure say it would end discrimination in housing, education and employment and prevent people who identify as LGBTQ from being denied a locker room or restroom. While some Republicans supported the bill in the House last year, many Republicans claim the measure would threaten religious freedoms and women's rights.