Six Republicans join Democrats in sinking women's history museum
A handful of House Republicans sounded the death knell on legislation to establish a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on Thursday over concerns that the content of the museum would perpetuate “identity politics” and take up more of the National Mall’s limited space.
TL;DR
- A bill to create a Smithsonian American Women's History Museum failed in the House of Representatives.
- Several House Republicans opposed the legislation due to concerns about "identity politics" and the museum's content.
- Opponents also cited concerns over the museum's planned location on the National Mall and construction costs.
- Democrats opposed the bill over a Republican requirement to only honor biological women.
- Six House Republicans joined Democrats in voting against the bill.