In 2025, parental leave remains a contentious issue as Congress resists modernizing its policies to align with mainstream norms. The recent defeat of a bipartisan proposal to enable new parents to vote remotely after childbirth highlights the gap between congressional practices and the evolving workplace culture. While many House members, both Democrats and some Republicans, supported this update to allow 12 weeks of leave with proxy voting privileges, the proposal was ultimately blocked by Speaker Mike Johnson, showcasing the Republican Party's hold on traditional, outdated policies.
The recent failure of a bipartisan effort to allow new parents to vote remotely after giving birth reveals a significant disparity between congressional practices and mainstream America.
Despite a majority supporting the proxy voting measure, the Republican Party, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, failed to back it, reflecting outdated views in Congress.
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