Source: Fox News
Summary
The House Administration Committee voted 7-4 to advance a measure to build the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall. Democrats opposed an amendment to ensure the museum only honors biological women. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., said Democrats voted against the measure because of the amendment. The committee’s four Democrats, including Ranking Member Rep. Joe Morelle, voted against advancing the measure. The bill initially had 231 cosponsors, including two Democrats who voted against it.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The discussion around the Women’s History Museum has turned into a debate about what it means to be a woman. Democrats and Republicans have taken opposing sides, with Democrats opposing an amendment to ensure the museum only honors biological women. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, has accused Democrats of opposing the measure because of the amendment. The committee’s vote has become a partisan issue, with each side accusing the other of playing politics. The museum’s construction has become a symbol of the ongoing debate about gender and identity.
Author: Evan Null
