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House’s Attempts To ‘Rein In’ Federal Judges Delayed by GOP Revolt Over Absentee Voting

Nine Republicans along with all Democrats on Tuesday buck Speaker Johnson on a procedural vote, forcing the speaker to send everyone home.

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If Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna's proposal was adopted, it would allow new parents to miss up to 12 weeks of votes by deputizing another member to vote on their behalf. AP/Mark Schiefelbein
MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

The House’s attempt to “rein in” federal judges will stall for the foreseeable future after a group of Republicans revolted against Speaker Johnson on Tuesday. Nine GOP lawmakers joined with all Democrats to kill a procedural measure following Mr. Johnson’s attempt to block absentee voting for new parents. 

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MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

Mr. Rice, based in the nation's capital, covers current events in politics.

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