LGBTQ+ policy covers anti-discrimination protections, recognition of relationships, and the rights of transgender Americans.
LGBTQ+ policy encompasses anti-discrimination protections in employment and housing, marriage recognition, transgender healthcare access, and the balance between civil rights and religious liberty. Some believe federal law should explicitly protect LGBTQ+ Americans in all areas of public life. Others believe religious liberty protections are equally important and that many of these decisions should be left to states and local communities.
Higher scores (+) — Voted to expand LGBTQ rights — supporting anti-discrimination protections, same-sex marriage, and gender-affirming healthcare.
Lower scores (−) — Voted against federal LGBTQ protections — opposing same-sex marriage recognition, anti-discrimination laws, or gender-affirming care coverage.
Recent legislation that contributed to politician scores on this issue:
Codified federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages. Passed with bipartisan support.
Would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in housing, employment, and public accommodations. Passed the House; stalled in the Senate.
State-level laws and federal pushback over restrictions on LGBTQ discussion in schools and workplaces.
Every score in PartyLine is based on official roll call records. You can cross-check any vote on GovTrack or Congress.gov.
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