Malliotakis exits House caucus in frustration after Democrats sink American Women’s History Museum
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis resigned from the Problem Solvers Caucus after her legislation for a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum was defeated. The bill failed with a vote of 216-204, with six Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. Malliotakis criticized the lack of bipartisan support and expressed disappointment over the Democrats' refusal to support the measure.
- ▪Malliotakis resigned as vice chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus after her museum bill was rejected.
- ▪The legislation aimed to establish a museum dedicated to the history of biological women in the U.S.
- ▪Six Republican representatives voted against the bill, citing concerns over identity politics.
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Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) resigned as vice chair and member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus on Friday after the House shot down her legislation to establish a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall. The bill failed by a 216-204 vote on Thursday, with six Republicans joining Democrats to oppose it. Malliotakis said the vote was the final straw for her, and she criticized Democrats for consistently refusing to cross the aisle. Recommended Stories Trump pushes to make daylight saving time permanent after Sunshine Protection Act passes committee First House Democrat urges DNC’s Martin to ‘move on’ after 2024 autopsy Six Republicans join Democrats in sinking legislation to build women’s history museum “Sadly, it has become apparent to me over the past…
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