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Montana House Republicans discipline Rep Zooey Zephyr
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| Contributor | Juan Croniqueur |
| Last Edited | Juan Croniqueur Apr 26, 2023 09:42pm |
| Category | News |
| News Date | Apr 26, 2023 08:00pm |
| Description | Montana Republican lawmakers have voted to bar transgender Democratic lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from the House chamber.
She sparked a backlash last week when she said lawmakers would have "blood on their hands" if they restricted medical care for transgender youth.
Ahead of Wednesday's vote she vowed to "do what I have always done: I will rise in support of my community".
Republicans accused her of stoking violence and violating the chamber's decorum with her comment.
On 18 April Rep Zephyr registered her opposition to a proposed bill that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth in Montana.
"I hope the next time there's an invocation, when you bow your heads in prayer, you see the blood on your hands," Rep Zephyr said in reference to the high rates of suicide risk among transgender youth and adults.
Wednesday's vote split along party lines with 32 Democrats voting against punishment and 68 Republicans - two-thirds of the chamber - voting against her.
Rep Zephyr will keep her seat, but the measure bars her from being present on the House floor, anteroom, or galleries. She will only be allowed to participate in votes remotely. |
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