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 Sort descending State District Party Vote
Rep. Ashley Hinson
IA
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Steven Horsford
NV
4 Democrat No
Rep. Erin Houchin
IN
9 Republican Yes
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
PA
6 Democrat No
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer
MD
5 Democrat No
Rep. Valerie Hoyle
OR
4 Democrat No
Rep. Richard Hudson
NC
9 Republican Yes
Rep. Jared Huffman
CA
2 Democrat No
Rep. Bill Huizenga
MI
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Wesley Hunt
TX
38 Republican Yes
Rep. Darrell Issa
CA
48 Republican Yes
Rep. Glenn Ivey
MD
4 Democrat No
Rep. Ronny Jackson
TX
13 Republican Yes
Rep. Jeffrey Jackson
NC
14 Democrat No
Rep. Jonathan Jackson
IL
1 Democrat No
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
TX
18 Democrat No
Rep. Sara Jacobs
CA
51 Democrat No
Rep. John James
MI
10 Republican Yes
Rep. Pramila Jayapal 7 Democrat No
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
NY
8 Democrat No