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
Rep. Jill Tokuda
HI
2 Democrat No
Rep. Andrew Garbarino
NY
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Jared Golden
ME
2 Democrat No
Rep. Jefferson Van Drew
NJ
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Gabe Vasquez
NM
2 Democrat No
Rep. Ann Wagner
MO
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Brad Wenstrup
OH
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Brett Guthrie
KY
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Joe Wilson
SC
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Rudy Yakym
IN
2 Republican Yes
Rep. French Hill
AR
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Ashley Hinson
IA
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Jared Huffman
CA
2 Democrat No
Rep. Kevin Kiley
CA
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Andy Kim
NJ
3 Democrat No
Rep. Susie Lee
NV
3 Democrat No
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
NM
3 Democrat No
Rep. Frank D. Lucas
OK
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer
MO
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Morgan McGarvey
KY
3 Democrat No