'Show Up For Work': Rep. Chip Roy Calls Proxy Voting Unconstitutional

Posted • April 3, 2025: There's a new fight in Congress over allowing mothers of newborns to vote by proxy. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna quit the Freedom Caucus over the issue, and Rep. Brittany Pettersen brought her baby to the House floor to show Speaker Mike Johnson "why you don't mess with moms." "This is a major step forward in our fight to remove barriers that make it difficult for new parents to serve in Congress," she said. Not everyone is so sympathetic, though, fearing that allowing proxy voting will lead to problems down the road. Rep. Chip Roy was especially vocal about the issue, calling proxy voting unconstitutional. Harsh, but fair. Some wonder if the House will be able to reach a quorum if members of Congress are allowed to "work from home." (…)

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