Montana's only transgender lawmaker, Rep. Zooey Zephyr, was barred from speaking on the chamber floor by Montana House Republicans after she spoke out against a proposed bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors. While Zephyr was only prohibited from speaking and appeared to be able to participate and vote remotely, she raised her microphone towards supporters in the gallery who were chanting “Let her speak!” at the moment she was censored. The Montana Republican Party voted along party lines, with 68 Republicans in favor, barring her from any chamber floor activity and considering to expel her from the legislative session. The Republicans have attempted to defend their action by claiming a breach of decorum in Zephyr's statement, which they say may have incited violence. However, Democrats have stated that Zephyr did not break the rules and accused Republicans of silencing her. This is not the only instance where a minority lawmaker has been silenced by the opposing majority party in recent weeks, casting light on potential undemocratic practices.