Source: Fox News
Summary
Reps. Shomari Figures and Terri Sewell, D-Ala., joined Republicans in voting for an amendment to the annual defense policy bill that would bar biological males from participating in women’s sports in Department of War-run schools. This marks a shift for both Alabama Democrats, who opposed similar legislation last year. The vote comes as Republicans’ redistricting efforts have scrambled their re-election prospects. Other vulnerable Democrats also crossed party lines to support the amendment.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Reps. Shomari Figures and Terri Sewell, D-Ala., changed their stance on transgender participation in women’s sports. They voted for an amendment to the annual defense policy bill, bar biological males from participating in women’s sports. Figures and Sewell previously opposed similar legislation. The vote comes as Republicans target their seats in the midterm elections.
Both lawmakers cited concerns about the impact of transgender athletes on women’s sports. Figures argued his views have been consistent, while Sewell’s office did not respond to comment.
The move reflects a broader divide within the Democratic Party on transgender issues.
The amendment’s sponsor, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., argued the measure was intended to protect women’s sports.
As expected, the decision was met with criticism from Republicans, who accused the Democrats of trying to hide their “far-left views” for political gain.
Author: Evan Null
