The House approved legislation Wednesday that would criminalize gender transition medical treatments for minors, with providers facing up to ten years in federal prison, in a 216-211 vote that largely split along party lines.
The bill emerged as a priority for Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, who leveraged support for a defense policy measure to bring it to a vote. Democrats argued the measure would criminalize parents and interfere with private medical decisions, while Republicans contended it protected children from what they called experimental procedures.
How the Vote Divided
The House approved the measure 216 to 211, with three Democrats voting in favor and four Republicans voting against it. Democrats Henry Cuellar and Vicente Gonzalez of Texas, along with Don Davis of North Carolina, crossed party lines to support the bill.
Republicans Gabe Evans of Colorado, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Mike Lawler of New York, and Mike Kennedy of Utah voted no. The legislation is unlikely to advance in the Senate, where it would require bipartisan support.
What Republicans Said
Greene argued the bill aligned with President Trump’s campaign promises and executive orders.
