Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE), the first openly trans-identifying member of Congress, was once again called “mister” — a move that elicited an irate response from a fellow Democrat.
It happened Tuesday during a hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, when Chairman Keith Self (R-TX) called on McBride to speak.
“I now recognize the representative from Delaware, Mr. McBride,” Self said.
McBride responded, “Thank you, Madam chair.”
Before McBride could get much further, ranking member Bill Keating (D-MA) cut in and said, “Mr. Chairman, could you repeat your introduction again, please?”
Keating cited an exchange last month in which Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL), who was presiding over the House chamber at the time, recognized “the gentleman from Delaware, Mr. McBride” to deliver remarks.
“We’ve set the standard on the floor of the House and I’m simply…
