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House rejects proxy voting for new parents, chooses ‘pairing’ instead - Roll Call

A weeks-long battle over proxy voting for new parents came to an end Tuesday, as the House agreed to Anna Paulina Luna’s deal with leadership.

Luna’s proxy deal with leadership ‘not a win’ for moms, Pettersen says - Roll Call

Luna’s proxy deal with leadership ‘not a win’ for moms, Pettersen says - Roll Call

A vote “pairing” agreement won’t do enough to make Congress a more welcoming place for young parents, the Colorado Democrat says.

House revolts over Republican bid to stop new parents from voting by proxy

House revolts over Republican bid to stop new parents from voting by proxy

Small group of Republican lawmakers help Democrats to obstruct key procedural motion in setback for GOP

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GOP’s bid to squash parental proxy voting fizzles on the House floor - Roll Call

Several Republicans joined Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Democrats to deliver a blow to GOP leaders and keep proxy hopes alive for new House parents.

With Rules maneuver, House GOP aims to kill parental proxy push - Roll Call

An intraparty dispute came to a head Tuesday as House Rules Committee Republicans worked to kill an effort to allow proxy voting for new parents.

‘I’m not going to be bought’: Luna digs in on parental proxy voting - Roll Call

A handful of House Republicans say they won’t back down from an effort to let parents vote by proxy after birth, despite pressure to drop it.

‘Supporter of mamas’: Momentum builds for proxy voting for House parents - Roll Call

Anna Paulina Luna’s push to force floor consideration attracted support from Democrats and some fellow Republicans.

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Give birth or vote in Congress? Brittany Pettersen wants to do both

Give birth or vote in Congress? Brittany Pettersen wants to do both

Joining forces with Anna Paulina Luna, the pregnant Colorado Democrat says new parents should be able to vote by proxy. Mike Johnson disagrees.

Congressional parents keep the spotlight on proxy voting - Roll Call

Congressional parents keep the spotlight on proxy voting - Roll Call

Few members of Congress have given birth while in office. Proxy voting could help, some believe, but staunch opposition remains.

Proxy voting for new parents among changes pitched to House Rules panel - Roll Call

Proxy voting for new parents among changes pitched to House Rules panel - Roll Call

At a “member day” hearing, lawmakers floated a wide range of ideas to change how the House operates, with an eye toward the next Congress.

Rep. Pettersen Joins Call For Biden To Step Aside

Rep. Pettersen Joins Call For Biden To Step Aside

Colorado Rep. Brittany Pettersen and other Democrats urge President Biden to consider stepping aside for the 2024 campaign, reflecting growing concerns wit...

Congress takes holiday decorating seriously. This year it caused an outcry - Roll Call

Congress takes holiday decorating seriously. This year it caused an outcry - Roll Call

An immigration-themed display outside the office of Republican Rep. Eli Crane is “not in keeping with the spirit of the season,” Democrats say.

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about climate change to Colorado crowd

ARVADA, Colo. — Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the complexities and interconnected challenges posed by climate change during a visit to the Denver metro area Monday.

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