House rejects Smithsonian women's museum bill
The House of Representatives has rejected a bill to establish a Smithsonian American Women's History Museum on the National Mall. The proposal faced significant opposition after Republicans amended it to exclude transgender individuals from the museum's exhibits. This partisan conflict has left the future of the museum uncertain, despite initial bipartisan support.
- ▪The House voted 204-216 against the revised bill for the women's museum.
- ▪Republicans amended the legislation to exclude transgender people from exhibits.
- ▪Democrats criticized the changes, claiming they undermined the museum's purpose.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onHouse rejects Smithsonian women's museum billThe House has rejected a proposal for a new Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on the National MallByLISA MASCARO AP congressional correspondentMay 21, 2026, 6:57 PM0:56The U.S. Capitol is seen as cars drive on Pennsylvania Avenue, during rush hour, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Washington.
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