Democrats Reject The GOP’s New Deal
Washington, D.C. – In a move that has exposed yet another rift in Congress, House Democrats are publicly attacking Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for introducing a pro-family, common-sense alternative to the controversial Democrat-led push for proxy voting.
Speaker Johnson Proposes Family-Friendly Reform
Rather than adopting the Democrats’ radical plan to bring back full proxy voting—a system many Americans remember as a pandemic-era power grab—Speaker Johnson worked with Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) to introduce a reasonable compromise called vote pairing.
Under this system, pregnant lawmakers and new mothers who are home with their babies can coordinate with colleagues who plan to vote the opposite way. Their absence is effectively canceled out—preserving the vote count without compromising constitutional principles.
“This is exactly the kind of thoughtful leadership voters want to see,” said a senior congressional staffer. “It supports families and respects the rule of law.”
Democrats Say No to Common Sense
Unfortunately, Democrat Reps. Brittany Pettersen (Colo.) and Sara Jacobs (Calif.) are outraged—not because Johnson failed to address parental needs, but because he didn’t go far enough to satisfy their demands for full remote voting privileges.
Pettersen accused Johnson of “historic lengths” to “kill our resolution,” while Jacobs claimed the new plan still “silences” parents in Congress. But what’s really happening here is clear: Democrats are trying to resurrect pandemic-era powers and call it ‘modernization.’
Why Proxy Voting Is a Bad Idea for America
Proxy voting became highly controversial when then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi pushed it through during COVID. Critics—especially Republicans—warned that it weakened accountability, opened the door to corruption, and let lawmakers vote without even showing up.
Now, Speaker Johnson is standing firm, offering a better solution that prioritizes both family values and constitutional integrity.
A Smarter Way Forward
Rep. Luna, a new mom herself, praised the “vote pairing” compromise as a way to help lawmakers facing illness, loss, or pregnancy without gutting the legislative process.
“If we truly want a younger Congress,” Luna said, “these are the changes that need to happen.”
Her words resonate with millions of Americans who want to see a government that protects families, respects tradition, and gets the job done without endless rule changes.
Democrats Double Down on Power Grab
Still, Democrats are refusing to back down. They’ve vowed to keep pushing for full proxy voting—even if it means waiting until they take back control of the House. Their message is clear: they want power without presence.
Meanwhile, Speaker Johnson’s leadership is offering a refreshing return to common sense—supporting young families without rewriting the rules of the Republic.
Bottom Line:
Speaker Mike Johnson is leading with principle and purpose, defending the values that matter most to everyday Americans—faith, family, and accountability. As the Left pushes to expand remote control over Congress, conservatives are fighting to restore order, trust, and transparency in Washington.
