House Set to Vote on Proxy Voting Bill for New Parents After GOP Infighting

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna forces a vote on remote voting for new parents, bypassing Speaker Mike Johnson's opposition and exposing divisions among Republicans.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna secured 218 signatures on a discharge petition, enabling a House vote on a bill to allow proxy voting for new parents for up to 12 weeks.
Speaker Mike Johnson opposes the measure, citing constitutional concerns, despite having used proxy voting himself during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The bill, co-sponsored by lawmakers from both parties, aims to accommodate young families and address work-life balance in Congress.
GOP hardliners, including members of the House Freedom Caucus, are divided, with some attempting to block the bill and others supporting Luna's efforts.
Luna has threatened to stall all House business if GOP leadership obstructs the bill, intensifying tensions in the narrowly divided chamber.