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. August Pfluger
TX
11 Republican Yes
Rep. Dean Phillips
MN
3 Democrat No
Rep. Chellie Pingree
ME
1 Democrat No
Rep. Mark Pocan
WI
2 Democrat No
Rep. Katie Porter
CA
47 Democrat No
Rep. Bill Posey
FL
8 Republican Yes
Rep. Ayanna Pressley
MA
7 Democrat No
Rep. Mike Quigley
IL
5 Democrat No
Rep. Delia Ramirez
IL
3 Democrat No
Rep. Jamie Raskin
MD
8 Democrat No
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler
PA
14 Republican Yes
Rep. Harold Rogers
KY
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Mike D. Rogers
AL
3 Republican Yes
Rep. John Rose
TN
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Matt Rosendale
MT
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Deborah Ross
NC
2 Democrat No
Rep. David Rouzer
NC
7 Republican Yes
Rep. Chip Roy
TX
21 Republican Yes
Rep. Raul Ruiz
CA
25 Democrat No
Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger
MD
2 Democrat No