Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar, both of Texas, were the only Democrats to side with Republicans on Tuesday to pass legislation meant to bar transgender athletes from competing in girls

Two House Democrats on Tuesday voted in support of legislation that would bar transgender girls from participating in girls' and womens' sports. Republicans emphasized the issue of transgender inclusion in sports during the 2024 election, putting Democrats, who have embraced LGBTQ+ rights, on the defense.

Republicans accused Rep. Vicente Gonzalez of supporting gender transitions for children throughout the 2024 election cycle, which he said took a political toll.

Nearly all House Democratic lawmakers voted against a bill Tuesday that would prevent men from competing in women’s sports. The

The House passed the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act," which could change Title IX protections and ensure only people assigned female at birth participate in women and girls athletics, on Tuesday on a vote of 218-206-1.

WASHINGTON - Two Texas Democrats were members of the party to vote to ban transgender athletes in girls' sports. Reps. Vicente Gonzalez (D-McAllen) and Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) were the only two Democrats to vote yes on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.

A bill banning transgender athletes from women’s sports is headed to the Senate after passing with support from a Republican majority and two South Texas Democrats, Henry Cuellar and Vicente Gonzalez.

The House passed legislation Tuesday that would ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports at schools and institutions receiving federal funds.

Texas Democratic Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar both sided with the Republican majority, and North Carolina Democratic Rep. Don Davis voted "present."

Under the bill, called the Laken Riley Act, state attorneys general like Ken Paxton would have the ability to challenge federal immigration officials.

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Laredo is one of two South Texas Democrats facing mixed reactions after breaking with their party to support the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a bill that has intensified the national debate over transgender athletes.

U.S. Reps. Henry Cuellar of Laredo and Vicente Gonzalez of McAllen were the only two Democrats in the House to back the bill, which now heads to the Senate.