The New York Republican’s legislation to build a Smithsonian American Women's History Museum on the National Mall failed in the House.

The House has rejected a proposal for a new Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall.

A once-bipartisan effort broke down Thursday as the House rejected a bill to pave the way for construction of a Smithsonian museum honoring women. Previously championed by both…

The bill, led by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), failed 204-216, with no Democratic support and six Republican defections.