Proxy Voting for New Mothers in Congress

Rep. Nancy Mace opposes proxy voting exceptions for new mothers in Congress, citing the importance of fulfilling constitutional duties. The GOP is divided on the issue, with President Trump supporting proxy voting for new parents. The debate has brought the House to a halt.

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.