Johnson Cancels House Votes After GOP Rebellion on Proxy Voting

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) canceled all votes for the week following a rebellion among Republican lawmakers over a measure allowing proxy voting for new parents. This decision came after a failed procedural vote where nine Republicans joined Democrats to oppose a rule that sought to kill the proposal led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL). The failed vote means that key conservative legislation, including the SAVE Act, is now stalled. Johnson, who argued that proxy voting is unconstitutional, expressed disappointment over the outcome, noting that it is rare for Republicans to break ranks in such a way. Luna's efforts garnered significant support, highlighting a division within the GOP regarding the issue of remote voting for lawmakers who become parents. Critics have labeled the actions of some Republican members as selfish, arguing they do not represent the working-class Americans who struggle to manage work and family responsibilities.