Democratic Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth told CNN on Sunday that Congress should focus on more important “issues” than transgender lawmakers' bathroom choices.
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday that biological males will no longer be allowed to use the women's restrooms at the U.S. Capitol after Republican South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a resolution on the issue on Monday. announced. On “State of the Union,” CNN host Dana Bash asked Duckworth about the incident, and she spoke to Democratic Delaware Rep. Sarah McBride, the first transgender member of Congress and a man who identifies as female. I mentioned Mr. (Related: 'I'm going to fight like hell': Nancy Mace doubles down on Capitol Hill transgender bathroom regulations)
“Well, I think we need to make sure that people are people. Frankly, I think we have a lot of other things to worry about,” Duckworth said. “We have budget deficits, we have crises around the world, we have a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. We have Ukraine and Russia is moving towards it. It's a combat invasion.”
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“We have problems in this country and yet she's concerned about one of her members of Congress using the bathroom. First of all, I think her position is disgusting and wrong. But I also think we have a lot more to worry about than where someone goes to pee,” Duckworth added.
Tensions between lawmakers across the aisle escalated Over the past week, Mr. Mace began actively working with House leadership to address restroom restrictions, including the use of restrooms, locker rooms and other personal spaces within the Capitol that correspond to biological sex. The aim was to make it compulsory for individuals to In response to directives on the issue, Speaker Mike Johnson said, “Women should be given their own space,” adding, “Each member's office should have its own bathroom, and unisex spaces should be provided throughout the Capitol.” There are restrooms available.”
Despite pushback from Democratic lawmakers like New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; called Describing the decision as putting “all kinds of girls” at risk, Ms McBride said she would follow Mr Johnson's rules, adding that she was in parliament to fight for her constituents.
“I'm not here to fight over bathrooms. I'm here to fight for Delawareans and reduce the costs that families face,” McBride said Wednesday. “Like other members, I intend to abide by the rules outlined by Chairman Johnson, even if I disagree with them.”
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