In a stunning display of weakness, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) canceled all remaining votes for the week, effectively derailing critical conservative legislation—including the SAVE Act and measures to rein in rogue judicial activism—despite having full authority to keep Congress in session. This cowardly retreat came after a humiliating defeat on the House floor, where Johnson failed to block a controversial rule allowing new parents in Congress to vote remotely—a pet project of Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and her Democrat ally, Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO).
A Betrayal of Conservative Voters
While Luna celebrated this as a “historical day,” conservatives erupted in fury, calling her move “tone-deaf, selfish, and a betrayal” of hardworking Americans. One angry voter blasted Luna on social media:
“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!”
Another conservative echoed the outrage:
“Congress is supposed to represent the American people. Most Americans work full-time jobs—sometimes 2 jobs! We are done letting you steal our hard-earned tax dollars and seeing you kick back and do nothing!”
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
Johnson’s Spineless Retreat
Instead of regrouping and forcing a vote on Trump’s agenda, Johnson chose to fold like a cheap suit, allowing Democrats and a handful of turncoat Republicans to dictate the House’s schedule. As political commentator Nick Sortor raged:
“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.”
THE HOUSE is done voting for the week. It's Tuesday. They'll be back Monday.
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 after @realannapaulina beat…
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) April 1, 2025
Even popular conservative commentator “Catturd” didn’t hold back:
“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.”
Liberal Media Cheers While America Loses
Predictably, the left-wing media is gleefully spinning Johnson’s surrender as a win for “working parents” while ignoring the real victims: the American people. Instead of fighting for election integrity, stopping activist judges, and advancing Trump’s America First policies, Johnson let the clock run out, handing Democrats yet another unearned victory.
Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News exposed Johnson’s cowardice:
“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 after @realannapaulina beat @SpeakerJohnson on that rule vote over proxy voting for parents.”
I am 100% supportive of @realDonaldTrump agenda. It is disingenuous to lie about me or the others @SpeakerJohnson . Thank you @x for clarifying. @SteveScalise & @SpeakerJohnson did not have to send us home. https://t.co/foER3lekCW
— Anna Paulina Luna (@realannapaulina) April 1, 2025
Trump Fights While GOP Fumbles
While President Trump works tirelessly to save this country from Biden’s destruction, the Republican Congress continues to trip over itself. Instead of standing strong, Johnson chose to run away, leaving Trump’s agenda in limbo. The American people deserve leaders who fight, not politicians who cave at the first sign of pressure.
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal
ALL over a remote vote issues they take Break
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