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House Democrats Block Controversial Women's Museum Bill

3/21/2026

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House Democrats blocked a Smithsonian American Women's History Museum bill, citing an amendment that would honor only biological women and calling it ideological poison.
The measure passed the committee on a 7-4 party-line vote.
Representative Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.), sponsor, expressed disappointment.
Critics, including Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.), said the bill was altered to favor President Donald Trump.
Conservative commentators supported the bill, stressing the need to recognize biological women.

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House Democrats blocked a Smithsonian American Women's History Museum bill, citing an amendment that would honor only biological women and calling it ideological poison.
The measure passed the committee on a 7-4 party-line vote.
Representative Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.), sponsor, expressed disappointment.
Critics, including Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.), said the bill was altered to favor President Donald Trump.
Conservative commentators supported the bill, stressing the need to recognize biological women.