On Tuesday, two congresswomen, Reps. Brittany Pettersen and Anna Paulina Luna, collaborated to advocate for remote voting for new parents, igniting a pivotal moment in the House of Representatives. Their bipartisan push aimed to allow parents to vote by proxy for 12 weeks following a child's birth. Despite House Speaker Mike Johnson's reluctance to elevate the bill, they managed to gather enough support to initiate a vote. Johnson's opposition centered on concerns over the constitutionality and potential consequences of proxy voting, ultimately leading to the cancellation of votes for the week.
"We said don't f*** with moms," Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., emphasized, highlighting the bipartisan effort to ensure new parents have a voice in legislative proceedings.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna stated, "it’s a pretty historical day for... parents deserve a voice in Washington," underscoring the significance of the legislative push.
House Speaker Mike Johnson opposed proxy voting, claiming it would "do great violence to the institution" and arguing it could set a dangerous precedent.
Johnson also stated, "If you allow it for some situations, you're ultimately going to have to allow it for all," emphasizing concerns about the future of voting procedures.
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