Overview

• Donald Trump publicly endorsed Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's proposal to allow proxy voting for new parents, increasing pressure on Speaker Mike Johnson.
• The House remains at a standstill after nine Republicans joined Democrats to defeat Johnson's procedural effort to block the proposal earlier this week.
• Johnson continues to oppose the measure, citing constitutional concerns, but has engaged in discussions with Luna about limiting proxy voting to emergencies for new mothers.
• The conflict has delayed key GOP legislative priorities, including the SAVE Act and broader components of Trump's legislative agenda.
• Republican divisions over the measure highlight tensions between pro-family policies and adherence to constitutional traditions within the party.