Georgia Democrats' Frustration With Anti-transgender Bills Boils Over Into A Walkout

Boxed into what they saw as an unsavory vote on outlawing spending on gender affirming care for transgender prisoners, Georgia Democrats chose a third option Wednesday. They walked out.

Chants of "Take a walk!" echoed under the gold dome of the state Capitol from dozens of House Democrats who said they're exhausted by a blizzard of bills attacking transgender people.

The bill at hand, Senate Bill 185 , would ban state prison spending on 'sex reassignment surgeries," hormone replacement therapy, or other surgeries "intended to alter the appearance of primary or secondary sexual characteristics."

The 100-2 vote, which sent the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature or veto, was a chance for Republicans to embarrass Democrats on an issue that the GOP believes is unpopular with voters.

After Donald Trump hammered Democratic nominee Kamala Harris on her support for transgender people, including those in prison, during the campaign he has issued a series of executive orders trying to reverse President Joe Biden's support for transgender rights.