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Senate Democrats Block GOP Amendment on Transgender Sports Ban

3/21/2026

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Senate Democrats blocked a Republican amendment to the SAVE America Act that would ban transgender women from women's sports.
The bill, backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, would require strict photo ID and citizenship verification for voting.
Republicans say the measures are needed to prevent voter fraud, although Democrats call them voter suppression.
The legislation faces challenges in the Senate and currently lacks the votes for passage.

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Senate Democrats blocked a Republican amendment to the SAVE America Act that would ban transgender women from women's sports.
The bill, backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, would require strict photo ID and citizenship verification for voting.
Republicans say the measures are needed to prevent voter fraud, although Democrats call them voter suppression.
The legislation faces challenges in the Senate and currently lacks the votes for passage.