Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023

Jun. 15, 2023 | H.R. 288

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. 

Legislative Alert

This is Bad for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 220
NAYs: 211

Legislator Sort descending State District Party Vote
Rep. Alma Adams
NC
12 Democrat No
Rep. Robert B. Aderholt
AL
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Pete Aguilar
CA
33 Democrat No
Rep. Mark Alford
MO
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Rick Allen
GA
12 Republican Yes
Rep. Colin Allred
TX
32 Democrat No
Rep. Mark Amodei
NV
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Kelly Armstrong
ND
At Large Republican Yes
Rep. Jodey Arrington
TX
19 Republican Yes
Rep. Jake Auchincloss
MA
4 Democrat No
Rep. Brian Babin
TX
36 Republican Yes
Rep. Don Bacon
NE
2 Republican Yes
Rep. James Baird
IN
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Troy Balderson
OH
12 Republican Yes
Rep. Becca Balint
VT
At Large Democrat No
Rep. Jim Banks
IN
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Andy Barr
KY
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Nanette Barragán
CA
44 Democrat No
Rep. Aaron Bean
FL
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Joyce Beatty
OH
3 Democrat No