Nine Republicans derail house votes, blocking key Trump-backed bills in dramatic GOP mutiny

A routine procedural vote erupted into chaos as nine House Republicans turned against their party, forcing Speaker Mike Johnson to shut down congressional proceedings for the week. Their rebellion stalled two major Trump-backed bills, throwing the GOP leadership into turmoil.

The revolt stemmed from a dispute over Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s proposal to allow new parents in Congress to vote remotely for 12 weeks. When House GOP leaders attempted to block her initiative, defectors from their own ranks retaliated by voting against a procedural rule tied to unrelated legislation.

The rejected rule would have allowed debate on the No Rogue Rulings Act, limiting judges’ power to issue nationwide injunctions, and the Safeguarding Voter Eligibility Act, mandating proof of citizenship to register to vote. Both were high-priority measures for Trump and House Republicans.

Luna, who had enough bipartisan support to push her bill forward, accused leadership of undermining parents in Congress. “Parents deserve a voice in Washington,” she declared. Her allies, including Reps. Tim Burchett and Mike Lawler, condemned GOP leaders for trying to suppress the measure.

Johnson called the rebellion “very unfortunate” and announced that no further votes would take place this week. Meanwhile, House Democrats cheered the GOP’s self-inflicted defeat. With tensions high and legislative priorities in disarray, Republicans now face a deepening internal crisis.