Staff Reports
In a stunning display of political maneuvering, House leadership yanked the week’s voting schedule after Rep. Anna Paulina Luna from Florida invoked the discharge petition strategy to push for a vote on a resolution allowing new parents—both biological and otherwise—to use proxy voting for 12 weeks. This bold move saw nine feckless Republicans stand hand-in-hand with their Democratic counterparts, a twist that has left many questioning the fidelity of these GOP members to President Donald Trump’s agenda.
With the cancelation of votes, nerves are fraying among conservatives worried about a potential derailment of Trump’s priorities. Adding to the drama, Luna has distanced herself from the House Freedom Caucus, a group that has traditionally championed the conservative cause. Despite the upheaval, Trump has chosen this moment to weigh in on the increasingly popular proposal for proxy voting during parental leave.
On Air Force One, Trump made his position clear, arguing that expectant parents should have the ability to vote remotely while focused on welcoming new lives into the world. Oddly enough, he expressed confusion over why this compassionate measure would generate controversy at all—surely, caring for one’s family shouldn’t equate to a loss of civic duty.
Trump Weighs In on Proxy Voting Proposal, and It Looks Like There May Already Be a New Plan https://t.co/8LdoRLtMcO
— † Crusader (@Wil_Johnson1) April 4, 2025
In the wild political theater of Washington, Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana is reportedly strategizing how to address this proxy ballot proposal after conferring with the former president. It’s unclear whether Johnson, who has maintained a distance from the growing movement, will choose to back the initiative or squash it altogether. Whatever the outcome, the stakes seem high, with the potential impact reaching far beyond the realm of new parents.
As the plot thickens, Luna has been vocal on social media, rallying support for the proposal while emphasizing the urgency of passing significant legislation like the SAVE Act, which fortifies voting rights for American citizens. With a multitude of new parents in Congress, every vote counts in pushing forward an agenda that supports American values. This makes proxy voting a not just beneficial, but a necessary tool for the conservative movement moving forward.
Meanwhile, Rep. Brittany Pettersen of Colorado, a Democrat who has made a name for herself by bringing her child to the House floor, has remained quiet regarding Trump’s backing of proxy voting. However, she has been busy reposting praise from various leftist organizations, showing her allegiance to pro-abortion factions while leaving Luna’s efforts in the dust. This leaves many wondering—who is really looking out for families in Congress? As the traditional family unit comes under attack from radical leftists, it’s refreshing to see some in the Republican Party getting behind new parents and fighting for a truly pro-family agenda.
