House Rejects Ban on Proxy Voting: Speaker Johnson Expresses Disappointment

The House narrowly defeated Speaker Mike Johnson's attempt to ban proxy voting, a move met with disappointment by the Louisiana Republican. Johnson stated, "It's very unfortunate...96 percent of House Republicans voted against proxy voting because they believe it's unconstitutional." His concerns center on the potential for opening a Pandora's Box of unforeseen consequences. The bipartisan nature of the vote, with some Republicans siding with Democrats, underscores the complexity of the issue. The defeat of the measure means that legislative action on several key bills is now stalled. This highlights a significant political impasse and raises questions about the future of proxy voting in the House.