The House cleared a bill aimed at closing the gender pay gap, marking its first vote on the issue in nearly a decade and notching another political win for the Democratic Party
The House on Wednesday cleared a bill aimed at closing the gender pay gap, marking its first vote on the issue in nearly a decade and notching another political win for the Democratic Party.Democrats voted for the measure to tackle gender-based wage discrimination, which Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her top lieutenants had declared a chief priority, with a record 102 women serving in their caucus.Seven Republicans backed the measure, including its sole Republican co-sponsor, Rep.
Democrats say they will now attempt to pressure Senate GOP leaders to take up the bill, though Republicans have long warned that the bill would heighten the risks of lawsuits for businesses. By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO. You can unsubscribe at any time. It’s the first of several policies that Democrats are pushing for women and families this year — which they see as key to retaining their expansive majority in 2020 — including a sweeping family leave proposal.
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