Rep. Byron Donalds Faces Scrutiny Over Proxy Vote During California Trip

The Florida congressman, a vocal critic of proxy voting, is accused of violating House rules by voting remotely while filming a TV appearance.

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) is accused of breaking House rules by voting remotely while in California for an appearance on HBO's 'Real Time With Bill Maher.'
Donalds, a critic of proxy voting, previously supported ending the practice, which Republicans deemed unconstitutional in 2023.
Democratic Rep. Jim McGovern labeled Donalds' actions as 'voter fraud' under GOP-imposed rules and criticized perceived hypocrisy in his conduct.
Proxy voting, initially introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, remains a contentious issue, with bipartisan efforts ongoing to reintroduce it for parental and medical leave.
Donalds has stated he will cooperate with any Ethics Committee investigation but downplayed the significance of the allegations.