House rejects amendment banning transgender individuals from serving in military
Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives voted against adding a rule to a military spending bill that would have made President Trump’s order banning transgender people from military service into law. The vote was close, with some Republicans joining Democrats to block the amendment.Key Facts
- The House voted 212 to 217 against the amendment.
- The amendment aimed to make President Trump's executive order on transgender military service permanent law.
- Rep. Lauren Boebert from Colorado sponsored the amendment.
- Four Republican members voted with Democrats to oppose the amendment.
- The amendment was part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
- The rejection means the current ban under the executive order will not be codified into law by Congress at this time.
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