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. 

Legislative Alert

This is Bad for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 220
NAYs: 211

Legislator Sort ascending State District Party Vote
Rep. Victoria Spartz
IN
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Abigail Spanberger
VA
7 Democrat No
Rep. Darren Soto
FL
9 Democrat No
Rep. Eric Sorensen
IL
17 Democrat No
Rep. Lloyd Smucker
PA
11 Republican Yes
Rep. Adam Smith 9 Democrat No
Rep. Christopher H. Smith
NJ
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Adrian Smith
NE
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Jason Smith
MO
8 Republican Yes
Rep. Elissa Slotkin
MI
7 Democrat No
Rep. Mike Simpson
ID
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Mikie Sherrill
NJ
11 Democrat No
Rep. Brad Sherman
CA
32 Democrat No
Rep. Terri Sewell
AL
7 Democrat No
Rep. Pete Sessions
TX
17 Republican Yes
Rep. Keith Self
TX
3 Republican Yes
Rep. David Scott
GA
13 Democrat No
Rep. Austin Scott
GA
8 Republican Yes
Rep. Robert C. Scott
VA
3 Democrat No
Rep. David Schweikert
AZ
1 Republican Yes