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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rep. John Rutherford | 5 | 
Republican
|
Yes | |
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Rep. Patrick Ryan | 18 | 
Democrat
|
No | |
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Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar | 27 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
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Rep. Andrea Salinas | 6 |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Rep. Linda T. Sánchez | 38 |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
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Rep. George Santos | 3 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
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Rep. John Sarbanes | 3 |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Rep. Steve Scalise | 1 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon | 5 |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky | 9 |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Rep. Adam B. Schiff | 30 |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Rep. Brad Schneider | 10 |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Rep. Hillary Scholten | 3 |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Rep. Kim Schrier | 8 |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Rep. David Schweikert | 1 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
Rep. David Scott | 13 |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Rep. Austin Scott | 8 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
Rep. Robert C. Scott | 3 |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
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Rep. Keith Self | 3 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
Rep. Pete Sessions | 17 |
Republican
|
Yes |
2023 House Key Votes
- Pandemic is Over Act
- Congressional Review Act resolution to block the Department of Labor rule relating to “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments..."
- Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
- Secure the Border Act of 2023
- Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
- Congressional Review Act resolution to block the Department of Education rule relating to “Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans”
- Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 (REINS Act)
- Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023
- CHOICE Arrangement Act
- Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act