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H.Res. 124 (116th)

Expressing opposition to banning service in the Armed Forces by openly transgender individuals.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

11 February 2019

Last action

28 March 2019 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34], Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10], Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Hill, Katie [D-CA-25], Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 11 February 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 February 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 February 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 February 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 March 2019

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 252 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour debate on H.R. 7 and H.Res. 124.

    Source: Floor

  6. 27 March 2019

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 252 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  7. 28 March 2019

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 28 March 2019

    Vote

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 185, 1 Present (Roll no. 135). (text: CR H2891)

    Source: Floor

  9. 28 March 2019

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 185, 1 Present (Roll no. 135).(text: CR H2891)

    Source: Floor

  10. 28 March 2019

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  11. 28 March 2019

    Floor

    The resolution provides for one hour debate on H.R. 7 and H.Res. 124.

    Source: Floor

  12. 28 March 2019

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 252. (consideration: CR H2891-2899)

    Source: Floor

Votes

28 March 2019 · passed · On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed · Official source

Yes 238 · No 185 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 8

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

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