Political Divide
endorsed proxy voting for new parents in , opposing House Speaker 's efforts to block the measure. Trump emphasized the importance of allowing lawmakers to vote remotely when they have a newborn.
Speaker Mike Johnson argued that proxy voting is unconstitutional and undermines the legislative process, citing concerns about changing Congress's nature and historical precedents during the .
Legislative Maneuvers
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna led the charge for proxy voting, using a discharge petition to force consideration of the measure. Despite Johnson's opposition, nine Republicans and all Democrats supported the effort.
Johnson's attempt to block the proxy voting resolution was unsuccessful, leading him to cancel House votes for the week. The speaker seeks alternatives to proxy voting while accommodating new parents in Congress.