House Speaker Fails to Block Proxy Voting for New Parents
House Speaker Johnson's attempt to block a bipartisan measure allowing new parents to vote remotely in the House failed. He used a rare parliamentary procedure to try and prevent a vote on the proposal. The measure, which has support from both parties, aims to make it easier for new parents to participate in congressional votes without having to be physically present.
House Speaker Johnson's effort to prevent a vote on a bipartisan proposal that would allow new parents to vote remotely in the House of Representatives was unsuccessful. Johnson employed an unusual parliamentary maneuver to try and deny the bipartisan majority the chance to vote on their proposal. The proposed measure seeks to allow new parents to cast their votes through a proxy, meaning they can designate another member of Congress to vote on their behalf. Supporters of the measure argue that it would enable new parents to balance their responsibilities at home with their duties as elected officials. The speaker's move was met with criticism from both sides of the aisle, with many lawmakers accusing him of attempting to stifle the will of the House.