by PageOneQ

Reports HRC Back Story, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), HR 3685, has been passed by the House of Representatives, 235-184. ENDA would serve to protect American workers from discrimination based on sexual orientation. 200 Democrats and 35 Republicans voted to pass the bill without HR 3686 (also known as the Baldwin Amendment), which would have included language to protect workers based on gender identity and expression.

Originally published on Wednesday November 7, 2007.