Republicans have voted to bar a transgender politician from debates over comments she made about controversial legislation.
It comes after comments Ms Zephyr made about legislation to ban gender-affirming healthcare.In 2022, Zooey Zephyr became the first transgender person elected to the Montana House of Representatives.The motion was passed by Republicans after Ms Zephyr said those who supported a ban on gender-affirming healthcare would have "blood on their hands".Who is Zooey Zephyr?
"If you vote yes on this bill and yes on these amendments, I hope the next time there's an invocation when you bow your heads in prayer, you see the blood on your hands," she said.On Monday, protesters staged a demonstration and disrupted a session in the gallery. "Monday, this body witnessed one of its members participating in conduct that disrupted and disturbed the orderly proceedings," Ms Vinton said.Zooey Zephyr said those who supported a ban on gender-affirming healthcare would have "blood on their hands".On Wednesday, the motion to ban Ms Zephyr from floor debates passed with a vote of 68-32.
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