Speaker Mike Johnson's attempt to thwart a bipartisan effort for new parents in Congress to vote remotely after childbirth reveals his waning authority and dependence on Trump. As nine Republicans sided with Democrats to keep the proxy voting measure alive, Johnson's inability to unite the GOP raises concerns about his leadership. His attempts to impose his will on the majority of House members indicated a misjudgment on his part, leading to a significant embarrassment and illustrating the challenges he faces moving forward without strong support from Trump.
Speaker Mike Johnson's recent attempt to block bipartisan support for proxy voting for new parents exposed his reliance on Trump and has weakened his authority.
Johnson’s effort to halt the bipartisan initiative reflected a miscalculation, demonstrating how his strong-arm tactics may have alienated many rank-and-file lawmakers.
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