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 State Sort descending District Party Vote
Rep. Mary Peltola
AK
At Large Democrat No
Rep. Terri Sewell
AL
7 Democrat No
Rep. Barry Moore
AL
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Jerry Carl
AL
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Dale Strong
AL
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Gary Palmer
AL
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Robert B. Aderholt
AL
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Mike D. Rogers
AL
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Steve Womack
AR
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Rick Crawford
AR
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Bruce Westerman
AR
4 Republican Yes
Rep. French Hill
AR
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Andy Biggs
AZ
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Paul Gosar
AZ
9 Republican Yes
Rep. David Schweikert
AZ
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Eli Crane
AZ
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Debbie Lesko
AZ
8 Republican Yes
Rep. Greg Stanton
AZ
4 Democrat No
Rep. Ruben Gallego
AZ
3 Democrat No
Rep. Juan Ciscomani
AZ
6 Republican Yes