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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) failed to tamp down a revolt from some rank-and-file Republicans trying to bypass his authority, in a tussle that included charges of political blackmail and a cra...
The Denver Post |
The Republican Party proudly touts its adherence to “family values,” however, with a few brave enough to defy the party’s stand, it is once more rejecting any bipartisan proposal, no matter what.

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Mike Johnson Cancels Votes After Suffering Republican Rebellion
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is canceling the week's voting agenda after several Republicans joined Democrats in a vote to change the rules to allow new parents in Congress to vote by proxy.The announcement came after nine Republicans joined all Democrats in a 206-222 vote against Johnson's attempt to block plans that would allow lawmakers who become parents to vote remotely for up to three months.
Mike Johnson Loses Battle to Limit GOP Rebels’ Power
The Speaker failed to kill a proposal on proxy voting by House lawmakers who have babies.
GOP retains Matt Gaetz seat in win for Mike Johnson
Florida's departing chief financial officer fended off a Democratic rival Tuesday to win the U.S. House seat previously held by GOP firebrand Matt Gaetz, according to AP. Why it matters: Jimmy Patronis' victory helps shore up the GOP's narrow House minority,
Letters: As a leader for “family values” surely Johnson supports proxy voting?
I find it painfully ironic that the Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, is so outspoken and combatively negative on the topic of allowing new parents in Congress the limited right to vote
Johnson endorses Donalds in Florida governor race while DeSantis keeps distance
Byron Donalds already won the GOP's most coveted endorsement, Donald Trump. Mike Johnson's endorsement may unite many House Republicans behind their colleague.
Speaker Johnson scrambles for solutions to parental proxy voting impasse
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is scrambling to break the impasse over the push to allow proxy voting for new parents, as the standoff between GOP leadership and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.)
Johnson says he won't concede on parents proxy voting battle as impasse continues
With the House of Representatives at a standstill, Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to fold on his strong opposition to allowing new parents in Congress to vote remotely. "I don't concede on something that I believe to be unconstitutional.
EXCLUSIVE: Jubilant Mike Johnson claims victory as Florida helps House GOP grow majority
House Speaker Mike Johnson is celebrating much-needed victories in Florida that will expand the House majority.
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Mike Johnson scraps his whole week after brutal defeat
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) canceled half a week's worth of House votes after failing to contain a revolt over proxy voting within his own party. Why it matters: It was Johnson's biggest legislative blow of 2025 thus far — and the first where President Trump wasn't providing him reinforcement.
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Mike Johnson Fumes at Republicans Who ‘Joined’ Dems In Killing His Proxy Vote Rule — Shuts Down House for the Week: ‘Can’t Have Any Further Action’
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) fumed at Republican lawmakers who "joined" Democrats in a Tuesday vote and he shut down the House agenda for the week. The post Mike Johnson Fumes at Republicans Who ‘Joined’ Dems In Killing His Proxy Vote Rule — Shuts Down House for the Week: ‘Can’t Have Any Further Action’ first appeared on Mediaite.
No evidence House Speaker Mike Johnson is on Grindr
Some users also spread the rumor without showing the screenshots. Speaker Mike Johnson got caught cruising on grindr[image or embed]— RebelScum83 (An-Com Arc) (@sheenaquatro.bsky.social) March 24, 2025 at 3:33 PMThese rumors originated from TikTok user @cjbakerfitness,
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GOP struggles over measure to allow lawmakers who are new parents to vote remotely
Washington — Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed Tuesday there have been discussions about how to stop a measure that would allow House members who are new parents to vote by proxy. Although Johnson ...
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Mike Johnson Inexplicably Doesn’t Want to Help Out New Parents in Congress
There will be headlines on Tuesday about Representative Anna Paulina Luna, Republican of Florida, embarrassing House Speaker Mike Johnson, but it’s worth really digging into the substance of the ...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson: 'We do have authority over the federal courts'
WASHINGTON – House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress has broad authority over the federal courts Tuesday, as lawmakers search for a response to district judges who have blocked President Donald ...
MSNBC7d
Mike Johnson just hinted at undermining the entire system of checks and balances
This week, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson floated the idea of hobbling our lower federal courts and hence undermining our delicate system of checks and balances. He made these comments ...
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Trump deals a brutal blow to Mike Johnson in his battle for the House floor
President Trump threw his weight behind Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) in her fight with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) over allowing lawmakers who are new parents to vote by proxy. Why it matters: His comments will likely further embolden Luna and make it even more difficult for Johnson to defang her efforts to force a vote on the issue.
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