Senate Passing $1.2 Trillion Government Funding Bill

The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion government funding bill to avert a shutdown, including funding for various departments. Senate faced challenges and delays in reaching an agreement, with some Republicans criticizing Democrats for not allowing certain amendments.

Proxy Voting in the 2022 Government Funding Bill

A Texas federal judge ruled that the $1.7 trillion government funding bill was unconstitutionally passed in 2022 due to proxy voting. Texas AG Paxton requested to block a provision giving pregnant workers legal protections. The judge ruled against the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, requiring employers to accommodate pregnant workers. The ruling only applies to state government employees.