Republican introduces anti-transgender bathroom resolution at Capitol after first transgender woman elected to Congress
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| Sarah McBride |
Published 10:28 PM EST, Mon November 18, 2024
CNN: A House Republican is pushing to ban transgender women from women’s restrooms at the US Capitol, two weeks after history was made with the election of America’s first out transgender person to Congress.
South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace on Monday introduced a resolution to amend the rules of the US House of Representatives less than two months before Democratic Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, a Delaware state senator, is sworn-in in January.
“Sarah McBride doesn’t get a say. I mean, this is a biological man,” the South Carolina Republican told reporters on Monday, adding that the lawmaker “does not belong in women’s spaces, women’s bathrooms, locker rooms, changing rooms, period, full stop.”
Later Monday, McBride wrote in an apparent response on X that"
“Every day Americans go to work with people who have life journeys different than their own and engage with them respectfully, I hope members of Congress can muster that same kindness.”
Sadly, this is going to be the first of many attempts to invalidate Sarah's election to the House. I wouldn't be surprised if there is someone who will try to refuse seating her in Congress. Shameful and definitely mean.
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ReplyDeleteI had this faint hope that Sarah would be treated with respect by her soon to be fellow Representatives but am not surprised something like this occurred. The comment about her not having a say in the matter is rude and just plain mean. I wish Sarah all the best in her position.
ReplyDeleteI saw this, and it's horrible.
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