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House Prepares to Vote on Proxy Voting for New Parents as GOP Divisions Deepen

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's resolution, backed by a bipartisan coalition, faces opposition from Speaker Mike Johnson over constitutional concerns.

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks during a news conference following a meeting of the House Republican Conference on Capitol Hill on March 25, in Washington, DC.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla.
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Overview

  • Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has secured 218 signatures for a discharge petition, forcing a House vote on proxy voting for new parents.
  • The resolution, co-sponsored by Democratic Rep. Brittany Pettersen, would allow lawmakers to vote remotely for up to 12 weeks after childbirth or in cases of medical need.
  • Speaker Mike Johnson opposes the measure, arguing it violates congressional tradition and raises constitutional issues, despite his own past use of proxy voting during the pandemic.
  • Intraparty tensions have escalated, with some members of the House Freedom Caucus opposing the resolution and Luna threatening to stall legislative business if the measure is blocked.
  • The resolution has bipartisan support, with 12 Republicans joining Democrats, and its passage could set a precedent for accommodating lawmakers with young families.