House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) decision to cancel all remaining votes this week—effectively killing critical conservative legislation like the SAVE Act and measures to rein in rogue activist judges—is nothing short of political surrender. Despite having the procedural power to force votes and advance President Trump’s agenda, Johnson folded after a humiliating defeat on a proxy voting rule pushed by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Democrats. The move has infuriated conservatives, who see it as yet another example of weak-kneed Republican leadership caving to progressive demands while leaving Trump’s priorities in the dust.
The controversy erupted after Luna teamed up with Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO)—who shamelessly paraded her baby on the House floor—to push a discharge petition allowing new parents in Congress to vote remotely. The petition secured 218 signatures, including 11 Republicans, forcing Johnson’s hand. Instead of standing firm, Johnson tried a sneaky rule change to block the measure—but it backfired spectacularly, with 9 Republicans joining every House Democrat to kill the rule. The result? No SAVE Act. No crackdown on activist judges. No action on Trump’s agenda.
Johnson’s Weakness Exposed—While Media Celebrates
While conservative voters fume, the liberal media is gleefully spinning this as a “win for working parents.” But let’s be clear: Congress isn’t a daycare center—it’s where laws are made. Most hardworking Americans don’t get the luxury of voting from home while collecting a six-figure salary. As one angry voter posted:
“A selfish action by Congress led by @RepLuna. I’m disappointed because I had to go back to work two weeks after my three children because I couldn’t afford to go without food for them. They really showed their selfishness and showed that they don’t care about their constituents!”
A handful of Republicans just joined every House Democrat to take down a rule.⁰
This means we can’t take any further action on President Trump’s agenda this week:⁰
No SAVE Act
No vote to address rogue judges attacking Trump
No votes to repeal Biden regulations pic.twitter.com/Fc3FLZTS5Y— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) April 1, 2025
Another conservative commentator, Nick Sortor, blasted the move:
“A handful of Republicans just BLOCKED ALL remaining House votes this week. Why? Because they want to force the ability of some members to vote from home. REMINDER TO CONGRESS: THIS IS NOT ABOUT YOU. You work for the American people. If you can’t do the job, RESIGN.”
Even Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News—no conservative firebrand—admitted:
“This is a choice, of course. They can bring up the SAVE Act at any time without a rule. They can go back to rules. It’s only Tuesday!! But they’re done for the week.”
Trump Works 100-Hour Weeks—While GOP Dithers
While President Trump battles the deep state, rogue judges, and a weaponized DOJ, House Republicans are squabbling over proxy voting instead of advancing his agenda. As popular conservative commentator “Catturd” raged:
“Another week of Republicans caving to Democrats and Republicans in Congress getting nothing done to help Trump for another week is all that happened here. Another week of rogue judges destroying the MAGA agenda. The Republican Congress has done exactly ZERO to even pass one of Trump’s executive orders into law, while Trump works 100-hour weeks. Enjoy another week off.”
The SAVE Act, which would ensure only American citizens vote in federal elections, is now stalled. Meanwhile, activist judges continue targeting Trump with no legislative pushback. Johnson had the power to force votes, change the schedule, or even keep the House in session—but instead, he chose retreat.