Every Single Democrat Senator Voted to Block to Protect Women and Women’s Sports

The Senate failed to advance legislation that would have banned biological males from competing in women’s sports, with all Democrats voting against the measure. The bill, championed by Republicans, needed 60 votes to move forward but fell short at 51-45.

Key Facts:

The **Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act** failed in the Senate on a **51-45 vote** on Monday.
The bill, sponsored by **Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.)**, aimed to amend **Title IX** to define sex based on biological birth.
The measure passed the **House in January** with near-unanimous Republican support but was blocked by Senate Democrats.
**79% of Americans** oppose transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, according to a **New York Times/Ipsos poll**.
Senate Majority Leader **John Thune (R-S.D.)** said Democrats would have to explain their vote to the girls and women they “disenfranchise.”

The Rest of The Story:

The bill, modeled after a February 5 executive order by President Trump, sought to clarify that Title IX’s protections apply to biological sex, preventing transgender women from competing in female sports.

Supporters argue this is necessary to maintain fairness and safety in women’s athletics.

45 Democratic Senators voted NO on Protecting Women & Girls in Sports.

Never, ever let them gaslight you into thinking Democrats care about 'women's rights'… pic.twitter.com/I1IyApksIH

— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) March 4, 2025

Democrats unanimously voted against advancing the bill, with opponents arguing it discriminates against transgender students and could lead to harmful scrutiny of female athletes.

Name and shame them all.

Specifically, I want to highlight GA Democrat @SenOssoff. You have a daughter. Have you no shame? Georgians are watching. I will make it my mission to do what I can to remove you from your senate seat in 2026. pic.twitter.com/9mvRQfrRAs

— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) March 4, 2025

Senate Republicans anticipated the resistance, as a similar bill was blocked in 2022.

Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) accused Republicans of stirring up a “culture war,” while LGBTQ advocacy groups warned that such policies isolate transgender youth.

Despite the political divide, a growing number of Americans support restrictions on transgender athletes in women’s sports.

73% of Georgia voters do NOT want men competing in women’s sports.

I hope my colleagues @ReverendWarnock and @Ossoff will join me in standing up for the more than 77,000 Georgia high school female athletes who want men OUT of their sports and locker rooms. pic.twitter.com/jrBjCFt3Eo

— Tommy Tuberville (@TTuberville) March 3, 2025

Commentary:

Once again, Democrats have put ideology over common sense, rejecting legislation that would have preserved fairness in women’s athletics.

While they claim to advocate for equality, their stance prioritizes gender politics over the rights of female athletes who have trained their entire lives to compete on a level playing field.

Biological males have undeniable physical advantages over females—greater muscle mass, bone density, and cardiovascular capacity.

Ignoring these realities does a disservice to women and girls who now find themselves forced to compete against athletes with a built-in edge.

Even the NCAA, under pressure, recently banned transgender athletes from women’s sports, yet Senate Democrats refuse to acknowledge the issue.

The opposition’s claim that this bill would encourage “invasive scrutiny” is a strawman.

No one is suggesting a return to outdated verification methods, but rather a straightforward biological standard to ensure fairness.

Americans overwhelmingly agree—79% believe women’s sports should be reserved for biological females.

Democrats have chosen to ignore these voices, proving once again that their priorities lie with activist groups rather than the majority of Americans.

The reality is clear: this isn’t a Republican or Democratic issue—it’s about fairness, safety, and protecting women’s rights.

Trump’s initial order reflected that, and this bill aimed to solidify it into law.

The failure to advance it leaves female athletes vulnerable to a system that refuses to acknowledge the biological realities of competition.

The Bottom Line:

Democrats in the Senate have once again blocked a bill that sought to protect the integrity of women’s sports, despite widespread public support for such measures.

By prioritizing gender ideology over fairness, they are disregarding the voices of female athletes and the vast majority of Americans.

The issue is far from settled, and with public sentiment shifting, this debate is likely to continue leading up to the next election.