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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.

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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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