Laws & Policy

Congressional Record on Choice


Anti-choice legislation

Anti-Choice Refusal: Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination (5/25/16)

H.R. 5055

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, H.R.5055. Byrne (R-AL) amendment to add a sweeping refusal provision that would allow employers to discriminate against women and LGBT workers. Passed 233-186. A pro-choice vote (✓) was against the amendment (5/25/16).

Votes for bill:
  • Anti-choice position
233
Votes against bill:
  • Pro-choice position
186
Absences or N/A:
  • Absences or N/A
15
Voting Record

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