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 | Party Sort descending | Vote | |
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi | 8 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Brian Higgins | 26 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Angie Craig | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Jesús García | 4 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Tony Cárdenas | 29 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Ritchie Torres | 15 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Andy Kim | 3 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Joe Courtney | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Gwen Moore | 4 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Deborah Ross | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Salud Carbajal | 24 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Norma Torres | 35 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Seth Magaziner | 2 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. David Trone | 6 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Nanette Barragán | 44 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Jim Costa | 21 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. John Garamendi | 8 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Yadira Caraveo | 8 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Paul Tonko | 20 | Democrat | No | ||
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | 14 | Democrat | No |