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. Ken Buck
CO
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Burgess Owens
UT
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Tom Cole
OK
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Anthony D'Esposito
NY
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Madeleine Dean
PA
4 Democrat No
Rep. Scott DesJarlais
TN
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Christopher H. Smith
NJ
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Ron Estes
KS
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Greg Stanton
AZ
4 Democrat No
Rep. Mike Ezell
MS
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Pat Fallon
TX
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Randy Feenstra
IA
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Valerie Foushee
NC
4 Democrat No
Rep. Mike Thompson
CA
4 Democrat No
Rep. William Timmons
SC
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Jesús García
IL
4 Democrat No
Rep. Bruce Westerman
AR
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Jim Himes
CT
4 Democrat No
Rep. Steven Horsford
NV
4 Democrat No
Rep. Valerie Hoyle
OR
4 Democrat No