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.
Vote result: Passed
YEAs: 220
NAYs: 211
Legislator | State | District Sort descending | Party | Vote | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rep. Russ Fulcher | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Matt Gaetz | 1 | Republican | No | ||
Rep. Dina Titus | 1 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Andy Harris | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Diana Harshbarger | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Kevin Hern | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Robert J. Wittman | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Ryan Zinke | 1 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Jonathan Jackson | 1 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Robin Kelly | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Jennifer Kiggans | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Ann McLane Kuster | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Rick Larsen | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Jake LaTurner | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Seth Magaziner | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Mark Amodei | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Jim McGovern | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Don Bacon | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Cliff Bentz | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. John Moolenaar | 2 | Republican | Yes |