House Democrats Split on Trans Sports Bill, GOP Gains Ground

WHO:

Fox News - Several vulnerable House Democrats, including five who broke with their party.

Salon - Four Republicans who joined Democrats in rejecting an NDAA amendment.

WHAT:

Fox News - The House passed an NDAA amendment barring biological males from competing in women's sports in military schools.

Salon - The House rejected one anti-trans amendment while passing two others related to transgender issues in military service.

WHERE:

Fox News - The votes took place in the House of Representatives, specifically concerning military schools.

WHEN:

Fox News - The NDAA amendment vote occurred as midterms loom.

WHY:

Fox News - Vulnerable Democrats flipped their stance on the women's sports vote due to the upcoming midterm elections.

HOW:

Fox News - The amendment was passed through a vote in the House, with some Democrats aligning with Republicans.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 21:20 UTC)

The House of Representatives has passed an NDAA amendment that prohibits biological males from competing in women's sports in military schools, with several vulnerable House Democrats breaking from their party to support the measure. In a related vote, the House rejected one anti-trans amendment while successfully passing two others concerning transgender issues in military service. The recent votes reflect the political landscape as midterm elections approach, with some Democrats aligning with Republicans on these contentious issues.