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As a woman and as a mom, I want to make it on my own merit,
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I'm an absolute no on any and all proxy voting. It's wrong,
Mace told Fox News DigitalI think we've got great things to come. Our enemies should be scared."
Despite changes to standards, Mace predicted a "major uptick with recruitment" in all military branches under Trump and Hegseth’s leadership, sayingNope, none, zero."
Asked whether any exceptions should be made for new mothers and fathers in Congress, Mace answeredI love what Pete Hegseth is doing,
she addedDoing it based on merit and making the standards be the same, I think that's good for our country. It's good for those who are willing to risk their lives, put their lives on the line for their fellow countrymen,
she saidAmerica is grateful to have a President who appreciates and understands the complexity of legislative branch issues and governing with a razor-thin House majority,
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Proxy voting is unconstitutional — a fact as clear today as it was during COVID,
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And it’s incredibly naive to believe your Democrat friends that proxy voting will only be kept to maternity leave ... Serving in Congress is a privilege, not a career choice. If you need a job with better perks like maternity leave then step down and allow someone else to serve in your place,
Greene said, sharing a screenshot of Luna's post in 2024 criticizing federal employees working from home
This should not have anything to do with the legislation being passed for the president,
Luna said ThursdayDemocrats tried proxy voting before and it was terribly abused. We cannot open that Pandora’s box again,
the speaker addedFederal workers are covered under FMLA but Congress is exempt. My resolution is to allow someone to continue to vote. So you’re intentionally misleading or just not informed,
Luna saidProxy voting is unconstitutional—a fact as clear today as it was during COVID. The Founders considered and rejected it, which is why I've never cast a vote by proxy or on behalf of someone else. The people elected us to advance President Trump's agenda to secure the border and cut spending, not to waste time to change the House rules for our own convenience. Americans across the country clock in every day—Congress should too."
Texas Representative Chip Roy said in a statement
A fight over allowing Congressmen to vote by proxy caused the Speaker to cancel all votes in Congress this week. 1. Proxy voting is unconstitutional. 2. It's foolish to delay our agenda for an entire week while we control Congress and the presidency!"
Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie posted on X Monday.jpg)
New and expectant parents should not be prevented from doing their jobs and representing their districts. Thanks Donald Trump for supporting this common-sense, pro-family, pro-life measure championed by Anna Paulina Luna. Proud to co-lead this effort."
GOP New York Representative Mike Lawler wrote on X
We cannot let this happen!"
Illinois Representative Mary Miller wrote in reply to Greene's social media postI’m gonna let the speaker make the decision, but I like the idea of being able to, if you’re having a baby, I think you should be able to call in and vote. I’m in favor of that. I understand some people aren’t, and I’m not involved in the issue, but I did. I spoke to [Rep.] Anna [Paulina Luna] yesterday. She and some people feel strongly about it, and I would agree with them,
the president said
@SpeakerJohnson has called me after POTUS statement and we discussed limiting the vote to just new moms who cannot physically travel in event of emergency etc. This is smart,
Luna tweetedI’m confident that with President Trump’s support, my proxy voting resolution will pass and new moms and dads in Congress will be able to vote for the America First agenda we promised, ... Thank you to the Members of Congress who stood with me when it wasn’t easy."
Luna said on X
I don’t concede on something that I believe to be unconstitutional. I can’t,
Johnson said