Senate Democrats on Monday blocked a GOP-led bill that would ban transgender athletes from women’s and girls’ sports at federally funded schools and educational institutions.

Minnesota House legislation banning transgender athletes from competing in women's sports has failed. The Republican-backed bill was voted on Monday evening, with lawmakers voting along party lines. All 67 GOP House members voted for the bill,

The Senate has rejected legislation aiming to bar transgender women and girls from participating in school athletic competitions designated for female athletes.

Tuberville's bill would have denied federal funding to schools that allow transgender-identifying male athletes to compete against females.

Legislation to prevent transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports failed to advance in the Senate Monday after all Democrats voted against it. The Protection of

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram provides details on the upcoming vote on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act

The Minnesota House has shot down a bill that would ban transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports.67 voted in favor while 66 voted against, so the bill did not get the 68 votes needed to pass.

Senate Democrats on Monday night blocked a GOP bill to halt federal funding for schools that allow transgender women and girls to participate in girls' and women's sports.

Susan Collins, a Republican, voted to advance the bill, while Angus King, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, voted against it.

The Senate failed to get the 60 votes needed to advance legislation banning transgender athletes from competing in female sports.