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.
Key Points
- Texas AG Paxton challenged the constitutionality of the $1.7 trillion government funding bill due to proxy voting
- Judge Wesley Hendrix ruled against the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in response to Paxton's request to block it
- The ruling only affects state government employees
Pros
- Ensures adherence to constitutional quorum requirements
- Highlights the importance of physical presence in voting procedures
Cons
- Creates potential complications in passing legislation via proxy voting