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.
Vote result: Passed
YEAs: 220
NAYs: 211
Legislator | State | District Sort descending | Party | Vote | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rep. Tim Burchett | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Troy Carter | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Mark Pocan | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Matt Rosendale | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Deborah Ross | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Joe Courtney | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Angie Craig | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Eli Crane | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Dan Crenshaw | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Mike Simpson | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Neal Dunn | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Chris Stewart | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Bennie Thompson | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Jill Tokuda | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Andrew Garbarino | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Jared Golden | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Jefferson Van Drew | 2 | Republican | Yes | ||
Rep. Gabe Vasquez | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Ann Wagner | 2 | Republican | Yes |