Bribe doesn't work in multiplayer

In every game I have played of Humankind, dating back to when the Together We Rule DLC came out, I have never been able to utilize the bribe feature in games with my friends. In a singleplayer game it works just fine: On a law vote or international crisis I am able to utilize my leverage to bribe another leader to give up massive amounts of leverage for a more powerful but one-time use increase to my international sway. In multiplayer, it never works. The bribe buttons are there, the UI shows the amount of leverage I can use and how much it would increase my sway for the vote. The problem is that clicking the bribe button does nothing but close the bribe UI. It is very disappointing to have a key feature of diplomacy not work, effectively making leverage use less strategic. I can't seem to find online anywhere, including this forum, a solution. I would really appreciate help. Thanks!