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. 

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This is Bad for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 220
NAYs: 211

Legislator State District Sort descending Party Vote
Rep. Russ Fulcher
ID
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Matt Gaetz
FL
1 Republican No
Rep. Dina Titus
NV
1 Democrat No
Rep. Andy Harris
MD
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Diana Harshbarger
TN
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Kevin Hern
OK
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Robert J. Wittman
VA
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Ryan Zinke
MT
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Jonathan Jackson
IL
1 Democrat No
Rep. Robin Kelly
IL
2 Democrat No
Rep. Jennifer Kiggans
VA
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Ann McLane Kuster
NH
2 Democrat No
Rep. Rick Larsen 2 Democrat No
Rep. Jake LaTurner
KS
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Seth Magaziner
RI
2 Democrat No
Rep. Mark Amodei
NV
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Jim McGovern
MA
2 Democrat No
Rep. Don Bacon
NE
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Cliff Bentz
OR
2 Republican Yes
Rep. John Moolenaar
MI
2 Republican Yes