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.
when was the employment non discrimination act passed
November 7, 2013