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Speaker Johnson Rejects Proxy Voting Amid Bipartisan Support

3/27/2025

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Speaker Mike Johnson stands firmly against a proposal that would let new parents vote by proxy, calling it unconstitutional. However, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's discharge petition has garnered backing from 206 Democrats and 12 Republicans, paving the way for a potential vote. As internal GOP pressure intensifies, Johnson remains steadfast, rejecting calls to raise the discharge threshold to two-thirds.

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Speaker Mike Johnson stands firmly against a proposal that would let new parents vote by proxy, calling it unconstitutional. However, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's discharge petition has garnered backing from 206 Democrats and 12 Republicans, paving the way for a potential vote. As internal GOP pressure intensifies, Johnson remains steadfast, rejecting calls to raise the discharge threshold to two-thirds.