Trump Backs Compromise on Proxy Voting for New Parents Amid GOP Standoff
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Speaker Mike Johnson discuss a compromise on remote voting for new parents after Trump endorsed Luna's proposal.
The apparent compromise marks an end to a long saga that left Republicans divided as leadership sought to squelch the resolution altogether.
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The inclusion of fathers confused Republican members, who said they weren’t aware they were signing on to anything more than new mothers being able to vote via a proxy.
Luna says Johnson called her to discuss proxy voting strictly for new moms
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If GOP leaders did nothing to address this standoff, Luna would be able to force her bill to the floor next week using the leadership-bucking tool known as a discharge petition.
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Despite the setback, Luna made it clear the issue isn’t about advancing any legislation for the president, saying she personally told Johnson as much.
Trump supports proxy voting for new mothers in Congress: 'Don’t know why it’s controversial'
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Trump's support for the proposal puts him at direct odds with Johnson, who has called proxy voting unconstitutional.
Trump backs remote voting for new parents amid House GOP impasse
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An effort by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who is staunchly opposed to proxy voting, to quash Luna’s bid to force a vote on the measure failed Tuesday, with nine Republicans joining all House Democrats to keep the bill alive.
Trump supports proxy voting for new moms in Congress: ‘I don’t know why it’s controversial’
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Trump’s position, articulated to reporters on Air Force One on Thursday, puts him at odds with House Speaker Mike Johnson, who mounted an aggressive push to kill that effort this week but was foiled by nine of his own members, along with all Democrats.
Trump says he supports proxy voting for new parents in Congress
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The overwhelming majority of Republicans, including Johnson, argue proxy voting is unconstitutional – the Constitution requires that a quorum, defined as a majority of House members, be present on the House floor while transacting business.
Trump 'In Favor' of Proxy Voting for New Parents, Not Luna Resolution
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The vote has thrown the House into disarray and paralyzed the chamber, leaving Johnson to find a way to break the impasse.
Johnson says he won't concede on parents proxy voting battle as impasse continues
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Trump says he supports proxy voting for new parents in Congress
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Trump's support for the substance of Luna's proposal could grow the anti-Johnson coalition, further complicating the speaker's efforts to regain control of the House floor.
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Republicans are still duking it out over Luna and Peterson's proposal as Johnson continues digging his heels in, bringing the House's legislative business grinding to a halt.
Donald Trump publicly breaks with Mike Johnson on proxy voting
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Trump’s endorsement throws a swift wrench into Johnson’s plans after he and leadership planned to bring up language in next week’s Rules Committee meeting to try again to kill Luna’s bill.
Trump abandons Johnson, endorses Luna’s new parent proxy voting bill - Washington Examiner
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Summary
President Trump recently endorsed Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's measure allowing proxy voting for new parents for 12 weeks post-childbirth. Following Trump's support, Luna and Speaker Johnson discussed a compromise to limit the proxy voting to new mothers with health concerns. Despite previous resistance, this development signals potential resolution of the GOP standoff, with Luna poised to pursue a discharge petition to force a vote if needed. This issue has highlighted divisions within the Republican Party, with leadership previously opposing the expansion of remote voting policies. A revised proposal may be voted on in the coming days.
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Speaker Mike Johnson is now considering a compromise regarding proxy voting for new parents after discussions with Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and President Trump, signaling potential flexibility in his rigid stance.
Johnson emphasizes his constitutional objections to proxy voting but is exploring limited options that focus on new mothers who cannot travel due to health concerns, aiming to address the issue while maintaining institutional integrity.
Luna's proposal has created internal tensions within the GOP, as some members break ranks to support the measure, which has garnered significant media attention and public interest.
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