Montana lawmakers have voted not to bar male lawmakers who identify as women from using the women's restroom at the state Capitol.
The action began Tuesday when some Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in a legislative committee to reject the ban. USA Today reported on wednesday.
Rep. Zooey Zephyr (D-Mont.), whose real name is Zachary Raasch, was elated by the rejection.
FILE/Congresswoman Zooey Zephyr (center) and her fiance Erin Reed (left) during a Pride celebration on the South Lawn of the White House on June 10, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Elizabeth Franz, Washington Post via Getty Images)
“I am glad this ban failed and am grateful to my colleagues, especially my Republican colleagues, for recognizing this as a distraction from the work we were elected to do. I am ready to represent my constituents and look forward to working on behalf of the state of Montana.” I wrote In a social media post on Tuesday:
However, some social media users shared their thoughts on the news and his comments.
“Breaking News: People cannot change their biological sex! Men should not be in women's bathrooms or on sports teams. Stop the madness!” 1 person answered.
“You are a man. This is a great loss to biological women. Please stop invading our private space. You are not one of us and will never be. To you. You need mental health care, not people who align with your delusions,” said another user. commented.
of today The report continues:
A proposal in Montana by Republican Rep. Jerry Schillinger would set aside two separate legislative restrooms for male and female users, defined by their chromosomes and reproductive and endocrine systems, according to Reuters.
The Flathead Beacon reported from the capital, Helena, that four Republicans joined all Democrats in voting to reject the bill at a joint rules committee meeting.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) said in November that he would prevent biological males from using women's restrooms at the Capitol, according to Breitbart News.
“Mr. It follows the swearing-in of a transgender woman weeks before U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Delaware) was sworn in.
Following Johnson's announcement, Zephyr posted online: “I literally just walked out of a meeting with members of Congress and went to the bathroom.”
“Trans women are fully female. We are just as 'biologically female' as cis women, and @SpeakerJohnson's statement does not change the fact that women's spaces include trans women.” No,” he insisted.
