House Rejects Smithsonian Women's Museum Bill Amid GOP Restrictions on Transgender Exhibits
The U.S. House of Representatives has rejected a bill to establish a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall. The bill, initially supported by a bipartisan group, faced opposition after Republicans amended it to exclude transgender individuals from the museum's exhibits. The revised bill also removed the term 'diversity' and granted President Trump the authority to decide the museum's location. The final vote was 204-216, with a few Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. The changes sparked a partisan debate, with Democrats accusing Republicans of using the bill to further cultural wars, while Republicans argued that the museum should focus solely on 'biological women.' The rejection leaves the future of the museum uncertain, despite previous bipartisan support. 
