House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed outrage after nine Republicans joined Democrats to block a GOP measure against proxy voting, leading him to cancel the House's agenda for the week. This revolt primarily centered around Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's proposal granting new parents the choice of proxy voting for three months post-childbirth. Johnson, a staunch opponent of proxy voting, underscored the rarity of such bipartisan dissent while announcing the postponement of crucial legislative activities, including the SAVE Act and votes on judges affecting Trump's policies.
Speaker Johnson expressed his disappointment towards the nine Republicans who sided with Democrats, emphasizing the seriousness of their actions to reject the proxy voting rule.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna pushed her proposal to give new parents additional time away, leading to her conflict with the House Freedom Caucus.
Johnson stated that the rare alliance of opposing votes had significant consequences, halting all House actions for the week.
He reiterated that the elimination of this rule means critical votes on multiple pressing issues are sidelined.
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