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 Sort descending District Party Vote
Rep. Greg Pence
IN
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Victoria Spartz
IN
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Erin Houchin
IN
9 Republican Yes
Rep. Tracey Mann
KS
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Ron Estes
KS
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Jake LaTurner
KS
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Sharice Davids
KS
3 Democrat No
Rep. Harold Rogers
KY
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Thomas Massie
KY
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Brett Guthrie
KY
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Andy Barr
KY
6 Republican Yes
Rep. James Comer
KY
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Morgan McGarvey
KY
3 Democrat No
Rep. Clay Higgins
LA
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Troy Carter
LA
2 Democrat No
Rep. Mike Johnson
LA
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Garret Graves
LA
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Julia Letlow
LA
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Steve Scalise
LA
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Lori Trahan
MA
3 Democrat No