This bill would undermine the principle of separation of powers, a fundamental element of our government, by upsetting long-standing principles of judicial review of agency interpretation of laws and regulations. It would prevent courts from deferring to agencies’ expert interpretations of ambiguous laws. Instead, it would mandate that courts substitute their own judgment, shifting power to unelected judges and undermining agency expertise. This change could jeopardize public health, safety and financial security.
Vote result: Passed
YEAs: 220
NAYs: 211
Legislator | State | District | Party Sort descending | Vote | |
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Rep. Adam Smith | 9 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Steve Cohen | 9 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Jeffrey Jackson | 14 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Ritchie Torres | 15 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Ilhan Omar | 5 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Lauren Underwood | 14 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Jonathan Jackson | 1 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Deborah Ross | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Nikki Budzinski | 13 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Zoe Lofgren | 18 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Norma Torres | 35 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Robin Kelly | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. James E. Clyburn | 6 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Glenn Ivey | 4 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Ted Lieu | 36 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Paul Tonko | 20 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | 14 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. David Trone | 6 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Jake Auchincloss | 4 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Mike Levin | 49 | Democrat | No |