Jeffries says Democrats will back the return of proxy voting next Congress

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said Thursday that he backs the return of proxy voting for lawmakers who are expectant mothers and new parents.

“I certainly will continue to strongly support — and I’m thankful for the leadership of [Reps.] Brittany Pettersen and Sara Jacobs and other members of the House Democratic Caucus in this regard — support proxy voting for expectant mothers and for new parents,” said Jeffries, who is likely to become House speaker when Democrats take control of the chamber in January.