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. 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
Rep. John B. Larson
CT
1 Democrat No
Rep. Seth Magaziner
RI
2 Democrat No
Rep. Mark Amodei
NV
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Jim McGovern
MA
2 Democrat No
Rep. Don Bacon
NE
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Cliff Bentz
OR
2 Republican Yes
Rep. John Moolenaar
MI
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Alex Mooney
WV
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Barry Moore
AL
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr.
GA
2 Democrat No
Rep. Brendan Boyle
PA
2 Democrat No
Rep. Josh Brecheen
OK
2 Republican Yes