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. Mark Takano
CA
39 Democrat No
Rep. Young Kim
CA
40 Republican Yes
Rep. Ken Calvert
CA
41 Republican Yes
Rep. Robert Garcia
CA
42 Democrat No
Rep. Maxine Waters
CA
43 Democrat No
Rep. Nanette Barragán
CA
44 Democrat No
Rep. Michelle Steel
CA
45 Republican Yes
Rep. J. Luis Correa
CA
46 Democrat No
Rep. Katie Porter
CA
47 Democrat No
Rep. Darrell Issa
CA
48 Republican Yes
Rep. Mike Levin
CA
49 Democrat No
Rep. Scott Peters
CA
50 Democrat No
Rep. Sara Jacobs
CA
51 Democrat No
Rep. Juan Vargas
CA
52 Democrat No