The House of Representatives deliberated a series of amendments addressing transgender policies within the U.S. military.
An amendment seeking to solidify an executive order that bars transgender individuals with gender dysphoria from serving was rejected by a narrow margin.
The vote concluded with a close split, as a majority of Republican lawmakers supported the measure while a handful broke ranks and joined all Democratic votes against it.
Four Republican representatives voted against the amendment, aligning with every Democratic member of the chamber.
Separately, the House approved two amendments introduced by a Republican representative that aim to restrict transgender-related policies in the armed forces.
The first amendment prohibits the military health system from covering gender transition procedures, including surgeries, puberty blockers, and hormone therapy.
The second amendment bars transgender-identifying biological males from competing in girls’ sports programs at Department of Defense schools.
