United States's first openly transgender member of Congress will not be allowed to use the women's restrooms in Capitol buildings. On Wednesday (Nov 20), House Speaker Mike Johnson voiced his support for banning the newly elected transgender Congresswoman from using women's restrooms and said that they are "reserved for individuals of that biological sex".

Republicans ban US' first openly transgender congresswoman from using women's restrooms in Capitol

For the first ever time, the US House of Representatives will welcome its very first openly transgender member as Democrat Sarah McBride won the election from Delaware on Tuesday (Nov 5).

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As counting for the US election 2020 begins, Sarah McBride became the United States' first openly transgender state senator after claiming a seat in Delaware on Tuesday night.

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'I have seen that change is possible.' Sarah McBride is the first openly transgender person to speak at a major party convention

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Republicans ban US' first openly transgender congresswoman from using women's restrooms in Capitol

US election 2024: Who is Sarah McBride, first openly transgender person elected to Congress

US election 2020: Sarah McBride creates history, becomes nation's first transgender senator

Transgender activist makes history at Democratic National Convention