Democrats revolt over 'biological' wording in women's history museum bill
House Democrats opposed a bill for a women's history museum due to language limiting it to 'biological women.' The legislation failed in a vote of 204-216, with some Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. Concerns were raised about the exclusion of transgender individuals and the necessity of the museum itself.
- ▪House Democrats unanimously rebelled against legislation for a women's history museum.
- ▪The bill was defeated in a vote of 204-216 after some Republicans joined Democrats in opposition.
- ▪Democrats criticized the 'biological women' language as a 'poison pill' that excluded transgender individuals.
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Politics Democrats revolt over 'biological' wording in women's history museum bill Democrats called the 'biological women' language added to the museum measure a 'poison pill' By Adam Pack , Tyler Olson Fox News Published May 21, 2026 6:04pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video California trans athlete podium controversy ignites debate California high school athlete Olivia Viola and her mother, Tracy Hawton, discuss the controversy surrounding a transgender athlete’s podium celebration at a state track and field event on ‘America’s Newsroom.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! House Democrats unanimously rebelled against legislation Thursday directing the construction of a new women’s history museum on the National Mall.
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