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 Sort ascending State District Party Vote
Rep. Ryan Zinke
MT
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Rudy Yakym
IN
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Steve Womack
AR
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Robert J. Wittman
VA
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Joe Wilson
SC
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Frederica Wilson
FL
24 Democrat No
Rep. Roger Williams
TX
25 Republican Yes
Rep. Brandon Williams
NY
22 Republican Yes
Rep. Nikema Williams
GA
5 Democrat No
Rep. Susan Wild
PA
7 Democrat No
Rep. Jennifer Wexton
VA
10 Democrat No
Rep. Bruce Westerman
AR
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Brad Wenstrup
OH
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Daniel Webster
FL
11 Republican Yes
Rep. Randy Weber
TX
14 Republican Yes
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
NJ
12 Democrat No
Rep. Maxine Waters
CA
43 Democrat No
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
FL
25 Democrat No
Rep. Michael Waltz
FL
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Tim Walberg
MI
5 Republican Yes