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 | State | District Sort descending | Party | Vote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rep. Adrian Smith | 3 | 
Republican
|
Yes | |
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Rep. Dwight Evans | 3 | 
Democrat
|
No | |
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Rep. A. Drew Ferguson | 3 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
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Rep. Chuck Fleischmann | 3 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
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Rep. Ruben Gallego | 3 |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Rep. Lori Trahan | 3 |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden | 3 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
Rep. Michael Guest | 3 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
Rep. Clay Higgins | 3 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
Rep. Steve Womack | 3 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
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Rep. Valerie Hoyle | 4 |
Democrat
|
No | |
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Rep. Bill Huizenga | 4 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
|
Rep. Glenn Ivey | 4 |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Rep. Hank Johnson | 4 |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Rep. Mike Johnson | 4 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
Rep. Jim Jordan | 4 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
Rep. Thomas Massie | 4 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
Rep. Robert B. Aderholt | 4 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
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Rep. Mark Alford | 4 |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
|
Rep. Jennifer McClellan | 4 |
Democrat
|
No |
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