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Senate rejects measure to defund schools allowing trans kids in sports

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The U.S. House narrowly rejected Saturday morning a Republican amendment to the coronavirus relief package that would have defunded schools allowing transgender kids to participate in sports.

The amendment, introduced by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), was proposed as part of the American Rescue Plan and defeated by a vote of 49-50 largely along party lines.

The measure needed 60 votes to pass as part of the $1.9 trillion package. However, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) broke with Democrats to vote in favor of the amendment and Sen.

Lisa Murkowksi (R-Alaska) broke with Republicans to vote against it. Manchin’s vote for the amendment is consistent with his lack of support for the Equality Act out of concerns about guidance on students undergoing

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