GOP Leadership Advances Plan to Block Proxy Voting Legislation

A contentious battle is unfolding within the Republican Party regarding a proposed proxy voting system for new parents, spearheaded by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.). Despite securing 218 signatures on a discharge petition to force a vote, GOP leaders led by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) are attempting to block the initiative by inserting language into an unrelated procedural resolution. This maneuver has sparked backlash from several Republicans who support the proposal, threatening to defy leadership in a vote expected to be very close. Democrats are criticizing Johnson's tactics, arguing they undermine the will of a majority that supports the legislation. The situation has led to Luna publicly opposing her party's approach, emphasizing the need for new parents to have a voice in Congress. As tensions escalate, the outcome of the vote could significantly impact GOP unity and procedural norms in the House.