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. Ken Buck
CO
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Larry Bucshon
IN
8 Republican Yes
Rep. Nikki Budzinski
IL
13 Democrat No
Rep. Tim Burchett
TN
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Michael C. Burgess
TX
26 Republican Yes
Rep. Eric Burlison
MO
7 Republican Yes
Rep. Cori Bush
MO
1 Democrat No
Rep. Ken Calvert
CA
41 Republican Yes
Rep. Kat Cammack
FL
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Yadira Caraveo
CO
8 Democrat No
Rep. Salud Carbajal
CA
24 Democrat No
Rep. Tony Cárdenas
CA
29 Democrat No
Rep. Mike Carey
OH
15 Republican Yes
Rep. Jerry Carl
AL
1 Republican Yes
Rep. André Carson
IN
7 Democrat No
Rep. John Carter
TX
31 Republican Yes
Rep. Troy Carter
LA
2 Democrat No
Rep. Buddy Carter
GA
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Matt Cartwright
PA
8 Democrat No
Rep. Greg Casar
TX
35 Democrat No