<P> In 2009 , following Democratic gains in the 2008 elections , and after the divisiveness of the 2007 debate , Rep. Barney Frank introduced a transgender - inclusive version of ENDA . He introduced it again in 2011 , and Sen. Jeff Merkley introduced it in the Senate . On November 7 , 2013 , Merkley 's bill passed the Senate with bipartisan support by a vote of 64 -- 32 . President Barack Obama supported the bill 's passage . </P>
<P> In 2009 , following Democratic gains in the 2008 elections , and after the divisiveness of the 2007 debate , Rep. Barney Frank introduced a transgender - inclusive version of ENDA . He introduced it again in 2011 , and Sen. Jeff Merkley introduced it in the Senate . On November 7 , 2013 , Merkley 's bill passed the Senate with bipartisan support by a vote of 64 -- 32 . President Barack Obama supported the bill 's passage . </P>
when was the employment non discrimination act passed
when was the employment non discrimination act passed
November 7 , 2013
November 7 , 2013