The House on Thursday approved an amendment to the annual defense policy bill aimed at reversing President TrumpDonald John TrumpControversial platform Gab slams White House for not inviting it to social media summit GOP senator: US should ‘reevaluate’ long-term relationship with Saudis Pelosi reportedly told Trump deputy: ‘What was your name, dear?’ MORE’s policy banning most transgender people from serving in the military.

The amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would enshrine in law that any person who meets gender-neutral occupational standards can serve in the military regardless of race, color, national origin, religion or sex, including gender identity or sexual orientation.

“Over the last three years, 14,000 transgender service members have served openly and successfully,” said Rep. Jackie SpeierKaren (Jackie) Lorraine Jacqueline SpeierBerkeley professor warns deepfake technology being ‘weaponized’ against women Battle lines drawn for Mueller testimony Democratic lawmaker on Iran: ‘We are provoking them, we are taunting them’ MORE (D-Calif.), the sponsor of the amendment. “All five service chiefs affirmed they do not hamper lethality or cohesion. Malice and ignorance cannot stop us giving medical care to those brave enough to serve. We know what transgender service members bring to the fight; let them bring it.”

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The amendment passed 242-187, largely along party lines. Ten Republicans voted with all Democrats in support of the bill: Republican Reps. Susan BrooksSusan Wiant BrooksHeavy loss by female candidate in Republican NC runoff sparks shock Tim Scott leading effort to recruit minority conservative candidates Can new US Strategy on Women, Peace & Security give women a real seat at the table? Ask Afghan women MORE (Ind.), Brian FitzpatrickBrian K. FitzpatrickAdvocates urge help for homeless women veterans The four House Democrats who voted against the border funding bill Overnight Defense: House passes T spending package with defense funds | Senate set to vote on blocking Saudi arms sales | UN nominee defends climate change record MORE (Pa.), Trey HollingsworthJoseph (Trey) Albert HollingsworthOvernight Defense: House passes T spending package with defense funds | Senate set to vote on blocking Saudi arms sales | UN nominee defends climate change record House passes amendment to block funding for transgender troops ban Ocasio-Cortez, Cruz lobbying ban faces tough hurdles MORE (Ind.), Will HurdWilliam Ballard HurdFinally, GOP lawmakers prove conservation and conservatism go hand-in-hand Political world mourns death of Ross Perot Berkeley professor warns deepfake technology being ‘weaponized’ against women MORE (Texas), John KatkoJohn Michael KatkoBerkeley professor warns deepfake technology being ‘weaponized’ against women Overnight Defense: House passes T spending package with defense funds | Senate set to vote on blocking Saudi arms sales | UN nominee defends climate change record Senate panel advances bill to protect government devices against cyber threats MORE (N.Y.), Tom ReedThomas (Tom) W. ReedUnglamorous rules change helps a big bill pass GOP hopes dim on reclaiming House Overnight Defense: House passes T spending package with defense funds | Senate set to vote on blocking Saudi arms sales | UN nominee defends climate change record MORE (N.Y.), Elise StefanikElise Marie StefanikHeavy loss by female candidate in Republican NC runoff sparks shock Finally, GOP lawmakers prove conservation and conservatism go hand-in-hand Dem tensions snag defense bill MORE (N.Y.), Steve StiversSteven (Steve) Ernst StiversFed chief: Facebook crypto project poses ‘serious concerns’ for economy, consumers Republican lawmaker on decriminalizing marijuana: ‘Cat is already out of the bag on that’ The Hill’s Morning Report — US strikes approved against Iran pulled back MORE (Ohio), Fred UptonFrederick (Fred) Stephen UptonFinally, GOP lawmakers prove conservation and conservatism go hand-in-hand House passes bill to protect ‘Dreamers’ Thirty-four GOP members buck Trump on disaster bill MORE (Mich.) and Greg WaldenGregory (Greg) Paul WaldenTop GOP lawmakers allege House Democrats are less effective Hillicon Valley: House lawmakers reach deal on robocall bill | Laid-off journalists launch ads targeting tech giants | Apple seeks tariff exemptions | Facebook’s Libra invites scrutiny Bipartisan House lawmakers announce compromise anti-robocall bill MORE (Ore.).

The measure is one of several amendments Democrats have been touting to progressives as they seek to wrangle the votes to pass the NDAA without Republican support.

Progressives are concerned about the bill’s $733 billion price tag, but have indicated they could support the bill if certain amendments pass, particularly ones that would constrain Trump’s war powers. Votes on those amendments are expected later Thursday and Friday.

Democratic leaders have expressed confidence they have the votes to pass the NDAA, but members of the Progressive Caucus have said they remain undecided on the legislation pending the outcome of amendment votes.

Several LGBT and military groups and former officials have urged passage of the overall bill because of the Speier amendment.

“Passing a defense bill from the House that includes the values of inclusiveness and diversity is the best way to stand with those impacted by the administration’s policies,” the groups and officials wrote in a letter to lawmakers this week. “Failure to pass the NDAA will hamper the credibility of these arguments in future national security conversations and make it impossible to include pro-diversity language in the final, conferenced NDAA.”

Democrats have dubbed the measure the “Truman Amendment,” in honor of President Truman’s 1948 executive order racially integrating the military.

The Trump administration’s policy, which took effect in April, bans most transgender people from serving in the military unless they serve as their biological sex or were grandfathered in under the 2016 open-service policy.

The Trump administration and its allies deny the policy is a ban because of the carve-outs.

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“Being from Missouri, I think Harry Truman would be shocked that this would try to be named after him,” Rep. Vicky HartzlerVicky Jo HartzlerHouse approves amendment to reverse transgender military ban The House-passed bills that have ended up in the Senate ‘graveyard’ Dem proposal to ban Pentagon funds for border wall survives House panel votes MORE (R-Mo.) said. “I would remind my colleagues that the [Department of Defense] DOD policy is based on medical conditions, not an individual’s fluid and preferred gender identity. It’s based on deployability and readiness, not discrimination.”

Opponents of the policy argue it effectively is a ban akin to the defunct “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy that banned gay, lesbian and bisexual troops from serving openly.

Updated at 4:22 p.m.