Paycheck Fairness Act
On Passage
01/09/2009
House Roll Call No. 8
111th Congress, 1st Session

Passed: 256-163 (see complete tally)
Allows victims of gender-based pay discrimination to sue for punitive and compensatory damages; requires companies to demonstrate that any pay inequities that do exist are based on factors related to job performance; and prevents firms from retaliating against employees who share salary information.


Vote Map: House Roll Call No. 8
Votes For : 256
Votes Against : 163
Not Voting : 14

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