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CONGRESSIONAL SCORECARD MEASURING SUPPORT for EQUALITY in the 113TH CONGRESS Dear Friends CONGRESSIONAL SCORECARD MEASURING SUPPORT FOR EQUALITY IN THE 113TH CONGRESS Dear Friends, The 113th Congress served during a period of unprecedented progress for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. Despite unusual levels of partisanship and gridlock on a range of issues from immigration to gun control, members of both parties were able to come together to advance historic, LGBT- friendly legislation. In this session, Congress passed an LGBT-inclusive reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) with a strong bipartisan majority. Though the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act and the repeal of "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" were huge legislative milestones, the LGBT-inclusive VAWA represents the first time Congress has passed a non-discrimination law that protects LGBT Americans. The Senate’s bipartisan passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) was another historic milestone. Thanks to the incredible leadership of the lead sponsors, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL), the bill earned the support of a broad majority of the Senate — including 10 Republicans. ©The Washington Post/Getty Images Post/Getty Washington ©The Unfortunately, the bill stalled in the House of Representatives due to opposition by the chamber’s leadership. Please note that this edition of the Congressional Scorecard also reflects whether a member of Congress supports or opposes marriage equality. With the majority of Americans living in states where marriage equality is the law of the land, no member of Congress should oppose the constitutional right of their constituents to marry the person that they love. The LGBT community has many allies in Congress these days, but some leaders rise to the top as exceptional partners in progress. The LGBT community will lose an incredible ally as Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) retires from Congress at the end of this session. That said, our work is made easier by tireless Republican supporters like Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and visionary LGBT elected officials like Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a record seven openly LGBT members of the House of Representatives — Reps. David Cicilline (D-RI), Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY), Mike Michaud (D-ME), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Jared Polis (D-CO), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and Mark Takano (D-CA). 2 HRC CONGRESSIONAL SCORECARD www.hrc.org/scorecard Because of the anti-equality majority in the House of Representatives, progress on key priorities like combating bullying and discrimination in schools and repealing the remaining portions of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was stymied. As we fight to make new progress, we need leaders and allies, now more than ever. This Congressional Scorecard documents what true leadership looks like, and also how Congress lags behind the American people on equality issues. It’s our hope that the Scorecard will serve as a tool for pro-equality advocates to see where their elected officials stand and inspire new leaders to stand with us in the future. Yours, Chad Griffin President Human Rights Campaign 113TH CONGRESS 3 U.S. Senate A Employment Non-Discrimination Act (S. 815) Motion to Invoke Cloture On November 4, 2013, the Senate successfully voted to invoke cloture and proceed to consideration of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act by a vote of 61-30 (Roll Call Vote No. 229, 1st Session, 113th Congress). Democrats — 52 yes, 0 no, 1 not voting; Republicans — 7 yes, 30 no, 8 not voting; Independents — 2 yes, 0 no, 0 not voting. HRC supported the motion to invoke cloture. B Employment Non-Discrimination Act (S. 815) The Employment Non-Discrimination Act would prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The Senate passed the bill on November 7, 2013, by a vote of 64-32 (Roll Call Vote No. 232, 1st Session, 113th Congress). Democrats — 52 yes, 0 no, 1 not voting; Republicans — 10 yes, 32 no, 3 not voting; Independents — 2 yes, 0 no, 0 not voting. HRC supported the bill. C Grassley Amendment to the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (S. Amdt. 14) Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) offered an amendment to the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (S. 47) to strike key provisions prohibiting discrimination against, and expanding services to, victims of domestic violence based on sexual orientation or gender identity, as well as eliminating protections relating to Native American and immigrant victims. The amendment was defeated on February 7, 2013, by a vote of 34-65 (Roll Call Vote No.13, 1st Session, 113th Congress). Democrats — 0 yes, 53 no, 0 not voting; Republicans — 34 yes, 10 no, 1 not voting; Independents — 0 yes, 2 no, 0 not voting. HRC opposed the amendment. HRC supported the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, which passed by a vote of 78-22. D Chai Rachel Feldblum Motion to Invoke Cloture On December 12, 2013, the Senate voted to invoke cloture on the President’s nomination of Chai Rachel Feldblum to serve a second term as a Commissioner on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by a vote of 57-39 (Roll Call Vote No. 257, 1st Session, 113th Congress). Democrats — 53 yes, 0 no, 0 not voting; Republicans — 2 yes, 39 no, 4 not voting; Independents — 2 yes, 0 no, 0 not voting. HRC supported the motion to invoke cloture. HRC supported the nomination which was approved 54-41. E Staci Michelle Yandle Motion to Invoke Cloture On June 16, 2014, the Senate voted to invoke cloture on the President’s nomination of Staci Michelle Yandle to serve as U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Illinois, and to be the first openly gay judge on a court within the Seventh Circuit, by a vote of 55-37 (Roll Call Vote No. 193, 2nd Session, 113th Congress). Democrats — 51 yes, 0 no, 2 not voting; Republicans — 2 yes, 37 no, 6 not voting; Independents — 2 yes, 0 no, 0 not voting. HRC supported the motion to invoke cloture. HRC supported the nomination which was approved 52-44. 4 HRC CONGRESSIONAL SCORECARD www.hrc.org/scorecard F Darrin P. Gayles Motion to Invoke Cloture On June 16, 2014, the Senate voted to invoke cloture on the President’s nomination of Darrin P. Gayles, to serve as U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, and to be the first openly gay black male Federal judge, by a vote of 55-37 (Roll Call Vote No. 194, 2nd Session, 113th Congress). Democrats — 51 yes, 0 no, 2 not voting; Republicans — 2 yes, 37 no, 6 not voting; Independents — 2 yes, 0 no, 0 not voting. HRC supported the motion to invoke cloture. HRC supported the nomination which was approved 98-0. G Respect for Marriage Act (S. 1236) (Co-Sponsorship) Senators were asked to co-sponsor legislation introduced on June 26, 2013, that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure the federal government respects lawful marriages between same-sex couples. The measure had 46 co-sponsors: Democrats 44; Republicans 0; Independents 2. H Student Non-Discrimination Act (S. 1088) (Co-Sponsorship) Senators were asked to co-sponsor legislation introduced on June 4, 2013, that would prohibit public schools from discriminating against any student on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The measure had 44 co-sponsors: Democrats 43; Republicans 0; Independents 1. I Safe Schools Improvement Act (S. 403) (Co-Sponsorship) Senators were asked to co-sponsor legislation introduced on February 28, 2013, that would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) to require school districts in states that receive ESEA funds to adopt codes of conduct specifically prohibiting bullying and harassment, including on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. The measure had 48 co-sponsors: Democrats 45; Republicans 2; Independents 1. J Marriage Equality Senator agrees that gay and lesbian couples should not be denied the ability to pledge their love and commitment through the civil institution of marriage, and that two committed adults of the same sex should be able to receive a government-issued marriage license. On the issue of marriage equality: Democrats — support 50, oppose 3; Republicans — support 4, oppose 41; Independents — support 2, oppose 0. 113TH CONGRESS 5 113th 112th 111th J SENATOR (Party) SCORE SCORE SCORE A B C D E F G H I KEY ALABAMA Sessions, Jeff (R) 0 15 0 j J j j j j j j j j Shelby, Richard (R) 0 15 0 j j j j j j j j j j ENDA CLOTURE A ALASKA Begich, Mark (D) 100 82 88 v v v v J J v v v v B ENDA FINAL Murkowski, Lisa (R) 88 47 45 J v v v v v j j v v ARIZONA GRASSLEY C AMDT. VAWA Flake, Jeff (R) 20 0^ 20^ j v j j j j j j j j McCain, John (R) 25 15 0 J v j j j j j j j j D FELDBLUM ARKANSAS Boozman, John (R) 0 0 0^ j j j j j j j j j j E YANDLE Pryor, Mark (D) 80 70 80 v v v v v v j j j j CALIFORNIA F GAYLES Boxer, Barbara (D) 100 100 100 v v v v v v v v v v Feinstein, Dianne (D) 100 95 92 v v v v v v v v v v COLORADO G RMA Bennet, Michael (D) 100 88 88 v v v v v v v v v v Udall, Mark (D) 100 88 96 v v v v v v v v v v H SNDA CONNECTICUT Blumenthal, Richard (D) 100 100 N/A v v v v v v v v v v SSIA I Murphy, Christopher (D) 100 100^ 97^ v v v v v v v v v v DELAWARE J MARRIAGE Carper, Thomas (D) 100 76 80 v v v v v v v v v v Coons, Chris (D) 100 100 N/A v v v v v v v v v v Supported FLORIDA v HRC’s position Nelson, Bill (D) 90 70 80 v v v v v v j j v v j Did not support HRC’s position Rubio, Marco (R) 22 47 N/A j j v j J J j j j j J Did not vote ^ Indicates House Score 6 HRC CONGRESSIONAL SCORECARD www.hrc.org/scorecard 113th 112th 111th J SENATOR (Party) SCORE SCORE SCORE A B C D E F G H I GEORGIA KEY Chambliss, Saxby (R) 0 15 0 J j j J j j j j j j Isakson, Johnny (R) 0 15 0 j j j j j j j j j j ENDA CLOTURE HAWAII A Hirono, Mazie (D) 100 100^ 100^ v v v v v v v v v v Schatz, Brian (D) 100 N/A N/A v v v v v v v v v v B ENDA FINAL IDAHO GRASSLEY Crapo, Mike (R) 20 0 0 j j v j j j j j j j C AMDT.
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