GOP struggles over measure to allow lawmakers who are new parents to vote remotely
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Washington — Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed Tuesday there have been discussions about how to stop a measure that would allow House members who are new parents to vote by proxy. Although Johnson isn't in favor of the idea — he thinks it's unconstitutional — he also said he opposes a proposal from far-right members to keep the resolution from getting a vote.
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Main Idea: House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing back against a vote that would let new parents in the House vote by proxy, even as lawmakers have enough support to force the issue to the floor.
Key Points:
- The bill would let House members who are new parents have a colleague vote for them for 12 weeks after birth.
- It would also extend that option to lawmakers with serious medical conditions or travel limits.
- Anna Paulina Luna’s discharge petition got enough support to force a vote, with backing from most Democrats and a small group of Republicans.
- Brittany Pettersen, who introduced the bill, says Congress should make it easier for new parents to serve, while Johnson says the plan may be unconstitutional and he opposes raising the discharge threshold.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
A failed vote or stricter rules could keep new parents in Congress from voting, which may weaken representation for working families and young households.
Positive Impact
Proxy voting for new parents could let elected officials keep serving while caring for a newborn, which may make Congress more open to working parents.
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