Tensions are high in Congress right now.
President Donald Trump is standing up for American families once again—this time by supporting a commonsense plan to allow new parents in Congress to vote by proxy.
In a move sparking debate on Capitol Hill, Trump endorsed legislation led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) that would let lawmakers who’ve just had a baby cast votes remotely for up to 12 weeks. This bipartisan bill, co-sponsored with Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), is aimed at modernizing the rules of the U.S. House of Representatives to reflect the realities of modern parenting.
🔥 Trump vs. GOP Leadership: Proxy Voting Showdown
Trump’s support for the proposal puts him at odds with House Speaker Mike Johnson, who recently lost a key procedural vote while trying to block proxy voting altogether. That vote was a blow to Johnson’s leadership, with nine Republican lawmakers siding with Democrats to stop the rule change.
Speaking aboard Air Force One, President Trump made his views clear:
“I don’t know why it’s controversial. You’re having a baby—of course you should be able to call in and vote. I’m in favor of that.”
He continued, saying he would leave the final decision to the Speaker, but added, “I like the idea.”
🗳️ The 9 Republicans Who Broke Ranks to Support Families
These nine Republican members stood up for family values and parental rights by opposing Johnson’s rule:
- Anna Paulina Luna
- Tim Burchett
- Kevin Kiley
- Nick LaLota
- Mike Lawler
- Ryan Mackenzie
- Max Miller
- Greg Steube
- Jeff Van Drew
⏸️ Legislative Gridlock: Trump’s America First Agenda Delayed
The vote defeat has triggered gridlock in the House, temporarily stalling President Trump’s bold domestic policy package, which was expected to hit the floor next week.
Speaker Johnson is now walking a tightrope, trying to broker a deal that keeps his caucus together. On Wednesday, he said:
“We’re actively working on every possible accommodation to make Congressional service simpler for young mothers… I think there may be a path through this.”
🚨 Rep. Luna Slams GOP Leadership: “Stop Playing Games with Trump’s Agenda”
Rep. Luna did not mince words. In a fiery post on X (formerly Twitter), she criticized GOP leadership for blocking Trump’s priorities:
“Republicans have had the majority… Yet leadership chose to tie my discharge petition to a rules package that paints us as anti-election integrity. They’re not serious.”
She added: “Leadership should stop playing political games with President Trump’s agenda.”
🇺🇸 What’s Next?
With House votes canceled for the rest of the week, and Trump’s pro-family, pro-America agenda hanging in the balance, Luna and her allies have vowed to keep pushing.
This fight isn’t just about proxy voting—it’s about putting families first and clearing the path for President Trump’s America First policies to move forward.
Johnson you better start pulling your head out of your ass the people are watching you and your
not getting good reviews so wake up before your forced to leave as a traitor.
The women that just gave birth should be allowed proxy voting, no men should.
I KNEW that House Speaker Johnson – A COWARDLY GIRL – would try to “screw” Trump sooner than later.
Johnson is — and always HAS BEEN — 99% WORTHLESS.
I KNEW that Speaker Johnson (a GIRL !) would try to “screw” President Trump eventually — and SOONEr rather than later. Johnson is an inept COWARD, absolutely 99% WORTHLESS — always has been and still IS.