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House Rejects Transgender Ban Codification, Passes Defense Bill

7/27/2026

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The U.S. House rejected an amendment to codify President Donald Trump's transgender military ban, voting 212-217.
Four Republicans joined all Democrats in opposing the amendment, stopping its codification.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) sponsored amendments to block TRICARE (military health care program) coverage of transition care and to bar transgender girls from Defense Department teams.
The House also passed the defense authorization bill 216-212, sending it to the Senate.

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The U.S. House rejected an amendment to codify President Donald Trump's transgender military ban, voting 212-217.
Four Republicans joined all Democrats in opposing the amendment, stopping its codification.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) sponsored amendments to block TRICARE (military health care program) coverage of transition care and to bar transgender girls from Defense Department teams.
The House also passed the defense authorization bill 216-212, sending it to the Senate.