Johnson, who previously participated in proxy voting during the Covid pandemic under Speaker Nancy Pelosi, argues that such voting is unconstitutional.

House Republican leaders are attempting to block a bipartisan resolution that would allow proxy voting for new parents in Congress, a measure sponsored by Representatives Anna Paulina Luna and Brittany Pettersen.

Luna successfully gathered 218 discharge petitions, enabling the vote to proceed without the approval of Speaker Mike Johnson.

Luna has expressed frustration with her party's actions and indicated she might oppose the rule on the House floor, reflecting the uncertainty of support from her GOP colleagues.

The failure to advance Luna's proposal also jeopardizes unrelated measures, including the SAVE Act for election integrity, which are priorities for the GOP.

While Speaker Johnson remained silent on the controversy, some Republicans expressed regret for supporting Luna's discharge petition.

Luna criticized a faction within the Freedom Caucus for threatening to shut down the House floor over the issue, labeling their actions as disingenuous.

Johnson's leadership is facing scrutiny as he maneuvers to prevent Luna's proposal from reaching the floor, encountering resistance from within his own party.

To block Luna's measure, Johnson plans to incorporate language against it into a separate vote, while other GOP leaders remain hesitant to engage on the topic.

This development occurs amid broader discussions about voting access and election laws across the United States.

Despite the setback, Luna believes she has enough support among Republicans to proceed with the vote, although the overall number willing to oppose Johnson remains uncertain.

The GOP's use of a procedural tactic to tie Luna's bill to the SAVE Act effectively derailed her proposal, highlighting ongoing tensions within the party regarding voting regulations.