Female Democrat Reps and 6 Republicans Tank a Bipartisan Women's Museum, and the Reason Is Beyond Stupid
A bipartisan effort to establish a women's history museum in Washington failed to pass in the House of Representatives. The bill, which had previously garnered support from both parties, was voted down due to recent amendments that sparked controversy. This outcome highlights the ongoing political divisions surrounding issues of gender and representation.
- ▪The Smithsonian American Women's History Museum was established in 2020 by an act of Congress.
- ▪The recent bill to secure the museum's location failed with a vote of 204-216, with six Republicans joining Democrats in opposition.
- ▪Amendments to the bill included restrictions on transgender representation, which led to significant backlash from Democratic representatives.
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Female Democrat Reps and 6 Republicans Tank a Bipartisan Women's Museum, and the Reason Is Beyond Stupid By Jennifer Oliver O'Connell | 5:12 PM on May 22, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Mark Lennihan The Smithsonian American Women's History Museum was established in 2020 by an act of Congress, during Trump's first term. A current bill to secure the location was sponsored by Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and had the bipartisan support of Democrats and Republicans. However, when the bill was brought to the floor of the House of Representatives for a vote on Thursday, it failed to secure enough votes for passage. The reasons why are as stupid as you would expect.
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