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 Party Vote
Rep. Jerry Carl
AL
 1 Republican Yes
Rep. Tom McClintock
CA
 5 Republican Yes
Rep. Randy Feenstra
IA
 4 Republican Yes
Rep. Bruce Westerman
AR
 4 Republican Yes
Rep. Rick Crawford
AR
 1 Republican Yes
Rep. Mike Carey
OH
 15 Republican Yes
Rep. Burgess Owens
UT
 4 Republican Yes
Rep. Pat Fallon
TX
 4 Republican Yes
Rep. Lloyd Smucker
PA
 11 Republican Yes
Rep. Cliff Bentz
OR
 2 Republican Yes
Rep. Brad Wenstrup
OH
 2 Republican Yes
Rep. Richard Hudson
NC
 9 Republican Yes
Rep. Eli Crane
AZ
 2 Republican Yes
Rep. Chip Roy
TX
 21 Republican Yes
2023 House Key Votes
  1. Pandemic is Over Act
  2. Congressional Review Act resolution to block the Department of Labor rule relating to “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments..."
  3. Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
  4. Secure the Border Act of 2023
  5. Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
  6. Congressional Review Act resolution to block the Department of Education rule relating to “Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans”
  7. Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 (REINS Act)
  8. Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023
  9. CHOICE Arrangement Act
  10. Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act