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 Party Sort ascending Vote
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
NY
11 Republican Yes
Rep. Tony Gonzales
TX
23 Republican Yes
Rep. Anthony D'Esposito
NY
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Mike Ezell
MS
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Daniel Webster
FL
11 Republican Yes
Rep. Nathaniel Moran
TX
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Dale Strong
AL
5 Republican Yes
Rep. John Curtis
UT
3 Republican Yes
Rep. August Pfluger
TX
11 Republican Yes
Rep. Randy Weber
TX
14 Republican Yes
Rep. Gus Bilirakis
FL
12 Republican Yes
Rep. Nancy Mace
SC
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Young Kim
CA
40 Republican Yes
Rep. Ron Estes
KS
4 Republican Yes
Rep. John Carter
TX
31 Republican Yes
Rep. Blake Moore
UT
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Chris Stewart
UT
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Andy Biggs
AZ
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Barry Moore
AL
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Erin Houchin
IN
9 Republican Yes