House Democrats approve homosexual rights bill

Democrats in the House approved sweeping homosexual rights legislation Friday. The protections would extend to employment, housing, loan applications, education, public accommodations and other areas.

Called the Equality Act, the bill is a top priority of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The vote was 236-173.

The legislation’s chief sponsor, David Cicilline, who is homosexual, said it affirms fairness and equality as core American values.

Most Republicans oppose the bill and call it another example of government overreach. Several GOP lawmakers spoke against it Friday on the House floor. President Donald Trump is widely expected to veto the legislation if it reaches his desk.

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