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. Harriet Hageman
WY
At Large Republican Yes
Rep. Dusty Johnson
SD
At Large Republican Yes
Rep. Kelly Armstrong
ND
At Large Republican Yes
Rep. Becca Balint
VT
At Large Democrat No
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester
DE
At Large Democrat No
Rep. Mary Peltola
AK
At Large Democrat No
Rep. Mike Flood
NE
1 Republican Yes
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. Trent Kelly
MS
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Nick LaLota
NY
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Doug LaMalfa
CA
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Greg Landsman
OH
1 Democrat No