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More than 200 House Democrats voted against a bill aimed at criminalizing transgender medical treatment for minors Wednesday evening.
The bill passed in a 216-211 vote that had some bipartisan crossover.
Three Democrats — Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas; Don Davis, D-N.C.; and Henry Cuellar, D-Texas — voted with Republicans for the bill.
Four Republicans — Mike Kennedy, R-Utah; Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.; Gabe Evans, R-Colo.; and Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., voted against it.
It was widely opposed by most Democrats, however. Forty-five House Republicans signed on to formally back the legislation before the vote.
And while the majority of Republicans supported it on the House floor, it's unclear if it will be taken up in the GOP-led Senate.
Transgender issues, particularly related to minors, have been one of the topics driving a wedge between moderate and progressive Democrats. But the severity of the bill's language appears to have turned off a significant number of Democrats in the House.
The bill creates new federal crimes that carry up to 10 years in prison for doctors performing transgender-affirming surgeries on minors, while also making it a crime to prescribe puberty blockers.
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The bill passed in a 216-211 vote that had some bipartisan crossover.
Three Democrats — Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas; Don Davis, D-N.C.; and Henry Cuellar, D-Texas — voted with Republicans for the bill.
Four Republicans — Mike Kennedy, R-Utah; Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.; Gabe Evans, R-Colo.; and Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., voted against it.
It was widely opposed by most Democrats, however. Forty-five House Republicans signed on to formally back the legislation before the vote.
And while the majority of Republicans supported it on the House floor, it's unclear if it will be taken up in the GOP-led Senate.
Transgender issues, particularly related to minors, have been one of the topics driving a wedge between moderate and progressive Democrats. But the severity of the bill's language appears to have turned off a significant number of Democrats in the House.
The bill creates new federal crimes that carry up to 10 years in prison for doctors performing transgender-affirming surgeries on minors, while also making it a crime to prescribe puberty blockers.
Over 200 House Dems vote against criminalizing transgender surgery for kids
The House of Representatives passed legislation that criminalizes transgender treatment providers and guardians of children who facilitate such medical care.
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