House Vote: Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Summary: Makes it illegal for an employer to fire, refuse to hire, or deny a promotion to a worker on the basis of sexual orientation
Result: Bill Passed
A vote for the bill was counted as a + vote (in line with LCCR's position)
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Bill Name: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007
Bill Number: H.R. 3685
Issue: Employment
Date: 11/07/07
Roll Call No. 1057
In November 2007, the House considered H.R. 3685, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007 (ENDA).
ENDA would, in most cases, make it illegal for an employer to fire, refuse to hire, or deny a promotion to a worker on the basis of sexual orientation.
LCCR supported the measure because like the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ENDA simply requires that workers be judged by ability, not identity.
At the same time, LCCR was greatly disappointed that Congress did not consider H.R. 2015, a version of ENDA introduced earlier in the year, which also outlawed discrimination on the basis of gender identity. LCCR preferred H.R. 2015 because transgender people face even more severe discrimination – and have fewer remedies under state laws or corporate employment policies – than gay, lesbian, and bisexual people.
But the narrower version of ENDA still represents a significant step forward in advancing civil rights in the workplace and will help pave the way for continued progress.
Result: The House passed H.R. 3685 (235-184).
