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On the recordSeptember 18, 2024
The current prohibition on proxy voting forces pregnant Members and Members who have recently welcomed a new child, to choose between taking care of their newborn or representing their constituents.
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Harriet Hageman
Republican · Wyoming

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Hageman highlights the challenges faced by new parents in Congress due to proxy voting rules.

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