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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and out lawmakers mark Pride Month.
June 5, 2024
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House Democrats Introduce Gender-Neutral Laws Bill
The legislation seeks to removed gendered language from the U.S. Code.
July 25, 2023
House Democrats Introduce Transgender Bill of Rights
The prominent Democratic members of Congress say it's time to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans, particularly of transgender people.
June 30, 2022
The Democratic House Must Prioritize the Equality Act
Whether it passes or not, Congress needs to stand up for us.
November 8, 2018
Hakeem Jeffries Makes History as Leader of the Democrats in the House
Jeffries is the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress.
January 8, 2023
House Democrats Support Gaetz’s Motion to Remove McCarthy as Speaker
In a “Dear Colleague” letter, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leader, announced his party’s support for the motion to vacate the chair.
October 3, 2023
House Democrats Discuss Trans Rights at Emergency Roundtable
The panel discussed the Republican onslaught of attacks against the transgender community.
July 31, 2023
Trio of Pro-LGBTQ+ Politicians Likely to Head Democrats in House
Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar have announced their bids for the top three positions.
November 18, 2022
Democrats Flip Another House Seat With New Mexico Victory
Xochitl Torres Small's win brings the Democrats' gain to 39 seats, according to CNN.
November 27, 2018
House Republicans are 'obsessed' with attacking LGBTQ+ people, say Democratic lawmakers
GOP lawmakers should lay off the assault on LGBTQ+ rights, the Congressional Equality Caucus says in a new report.
February 12, 2024
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Court Takes Away Democrat's One-Vote Victory in Va. House
Democrat Shelly Simonds won a House of Delegates seat by one vote in a recount Tuesday, tying her party with Republicans for control of the chamber, but a court ruled one ballot invalid today.
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December 19, 2017
House Dems Strike Back Against Anti-LGBT GOP
The staff of House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer relied on the Force to produce this video showing how the Republican leadership stopped a Democratic amendment to protect LGBT workers.
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May 20, 2016
Democrats Defy Obama, Block 'Antigay' Trade Pact
House Democrats rebuffed a direct personal appeal by President Obama for his controversial trade deal that would align the U.S. with Malaysia and Brunei.
June 12, 2015
House & Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Promote LGBTQ+ Rights Abroad
They warn that anti-LGBTQ+ laws elsewhere have the potential to threaten LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. too.
March 29, 2023
Democrats Are Staging Sit-In Over Gun Violence in House
C-SPAN cameras are not allowed to show the sit-in, so Democrats have started streaming the protest live using Periscope and Facebook.
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June 22, 2016
Three Out Democrats Helped GOP House Pass Syrian Refugee Limits
The House said no to Syrian immigrants in a vote over a controversial bill.
November 20, 2015
A transgender woman wins Democratic primary for Florida House seat, and aims to make history
Ashley Brundage will run in a battleground seat in November against a Republican incumbent.
August 21, 2024
'Clean Up Your House,' Democrats Tell GOP Leadership After Santos Saga
Now that the lying congressman from New York is seated, there's not much that can be done to get him to go if he refuses -- aside from an act of Congress.
January 12, 2023
Democrats Bring House Gains to 40 as T.J. Cox Wins Last Remaining Race
Cox, an LGBTQ ally who had the endorsement of Equality California, bested incumbent David Valadao, who had a poor record on queer issues.
November 28, 2018
House Dems Chant 'Shame' at GOP Votes for Discrimination
After seven GOP congressmen changed their vote, an amendment to a defense bill that would have prohibited discrimination against LGBT people failed to pass.
May 19, 2016