GOP Leaders Seek to Block Proxy Voting for New Parents

House Republican leaders are attempting to block a proposal by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna that would allow new parents to vote by proxy while caring for infants. Despite Luna's successful discharge petition gathering 218 signatures, GOP leaders have introduced a rule that could nullify it, citing concerns over the constitutionality of proxy voting. The move has sparked tensions within the Republican Party, with accusations of hardball tactics against members who support Luna's measure. Speaker Mike Johnson argues that members should expect to vote in person, while Luna has faced threats from party leadership for her advocacy. The situation highlights divisions within the GOP as they navigate both family-friendly policies and party control. A vote on the proposed rule is scheduled soon, with implications for other legislative priorities as well.