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Roll CallSep 18, 2026Trade Press

In a ‘very hard’ year for women in Congress, at least there’s still softball

Balint described the game as valuable but acknowledged that political and cultural tensions can make participation uncomfortable.

In a ‘very hard’ year for women in Congress, at least there’s still softball
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The Congressional Women’s Softball Game will proceed despite a shortened House schedule that frustrated players, including lawmakers working on stalled sexual-misconduct reforms. Members describe the bipartisan charity event as both a source of tension and a way to build relationships across party lines.

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Becca BalintD-Vermont
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