House vote: H.Res. 124 // March 28, 2019
Expressing opposition to banning service in the Armed Forces by openly transgender individuals.
Sponsor: Joseph Kennedy (D-MA)
This resolution (1) strongly opposes President Trump's ban on transgender members of the Armed Forces, (2) rejects the scientific and medical claims upon which it is based, and (3) strongly urges the Department of Defense to not reinstate the ban and to maintain an inclusive policy allowing qualified transgender Americans to enlist and serve in the Armed Forces.
Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 238 | 54.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 185 | 42.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.8% |