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 descending Vote
Rep. Jerry Carl
AL
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Robert J. Wittman
VA
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Robert Good
VA
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer
MO
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Cliff Bentz
OR
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Pat Fallon
TX
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Eli Crane
AZ
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Richard Hudson
NC
9 Republican Yes
Rep. Cory Mills
FL
7 Republican Yes
Rep. Michelle Steel
CA
45 Republican Yes
Rep. Mike Carey
OH
15 Republican Yes
Rep. Joe Wilson
SC
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Frank D. Lucas
OK
3 Republican Yes
Rep. George Santos
NY
3 Republican Yes