The 9 House Republicans who rebelled against leadership over new-mom proxy voting issue

The rule was blocked in a 206-222 split.

Published: April 1, 2025 5:18pm

Nine Republicans crossed party lines on Tuesday to join all House Democrats in opposing a procedural rule that would block a floor vote on a bill that would allow proxy voting for new moms. 

The internal revolt forced House Republican leadership to send lawmakers home by canceling all votes for the remainder of the week. The House will reconvene on Monday.

Here are the nine Republicans who voted against the procedural rule:

California Rep. Kevin Kiley

Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna

Florida Rep. Greg Steube 

New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew

New York Rep. Mike Lawler

New York Rep. Nick LaLota

Ohio Rep. Max Miller

Pennsylvania Rep. Ryan MacKenzie

Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett

The rule was blocked in a 206-222 vote.

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