Speaker Johnson has long claimed to be a pro-family champion. However, his recent actions to stymie efforts to allow U.S. Representatives who are new parents to vote by proxy after welcoming a child are anything but pro-family.
by Becca Stern, Michelle Feit | Apr 25, 2025 | Congressional Relations
Speaker Johnson has long claimed to be a pro-family champion. However, his recent actions to stymie efforts to allow U.S. Representatives who are new parents to vote by proxy after welcoming a child are anything but pro-family.
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