Two Democrats back measure that passes 218-206 but bill would need Democratic support in Senate to pass there

Summary

The U.S. House of Representatives, led by Republicans, passed the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act” in a 218-206 vote.

The bill redefines Title IX protections, banning transgender women and girls from competing in school sports that align with their gender identity in federally funded schools.

Critics, including 400+ civil rights groups, argue it could violate students’ privacy and lacks enforcement clarity.

The bill faces slim chances in the Senate.

Broader political conflicts over disaster relief funding are complicating its path forward.

  • LovingHippieCat@lemmy.world
    655·
    15 hours ago

    I’ve seen a lot of my fellow trans folk say the Democrats were going to support this. That Democrats are going to throw us under the bus and let our rights be taken away, supporting it even. Yet here we are with an actual vote on the direct subject of Trans folks’ existence and whether we can participate in sports and only 2 Dems voted for it. 1 voted present. The vast majority of the Democratic party supports trans rights and will vote against shit like this.

    When it comes to the military budget last year, which had the transphobic rider, a budget was on the line, they voted for the budget because of how important that was, regardless of how that was incredibly misguided.

    Democrats still vastly support trans people.

    • usernamesAreTricky
      161·
      13 hours ago

      It’s also worth noting that dem house leadership spoke against it explicitly too. For instance, Hakeem Jefferies, the Dem House Minority Leader, wrote against it before the vote too

      The House Republican Child Predator Empowerment Act does not promote fairness and safety in sports.

      It will unleash horrific child predators on girls and young women throughout America.

      Unacceptable.

      https://bsky.app/profile/hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social/post/3lfpl3s35v22s

      The Dem House Whip, Whip Clark, made similar remarks on the house floor

      While I am here, I will say to make sure to contact your senators on HR 28, regardless of party, so they know how strongly people feel about it and ensure it doesn’t get past the senate filibuster. It can make more of a difference than you might think

      https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm

    • Ensign_Crab@lemmy.worldEnglish
      32·
      12 hours ago

      When it comes to the military budget last year, which had the transphobic rider, a budget was on the line, they voted for the budget because of how important that was, regardless of how that was incredibly misguided.

      We’re just seeing how Democrats vote when they can’t possibly block a bill, versus how they vote when they can pass something.