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Pennsylvania Democrats Halt Women's Month Resolution Amid Controversy

3/26/2026

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Democrats in the Pennsylvania House withdrew a resolution to honor March as National Women’s Month after Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Pa.) proposed an amendment defining 'woman' biologically.
The move drew laughter in the House as Democrats declined to define 'woman' in the legislation.
Bernstine defended his amendment, saying defining a woman should not be controversial.
House Speaker Joanna McClinton (D-Pa.) announced the resolution was 'temporarily over' and could be revisited.

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Democrats in the Pennsylvania House withdrew a resolution to honor March as National Women’s Month after Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Pa.) proposed an amendment defining 'woman' biologically.
The move drew laughter in the House as Democrats declined to define 'woman' in the legislation.
Bernstine defended his amendment, saying defining a woman should not be controversial.
House Speaker Joanna McClinton (D-Pa.) announced the resolution was 'temporarily over' and could be revisited.