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 descending State District Party Vote
Rep. Julia Letlow
LA
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Mike Levin
CA
49 Democrat No
Rep. Ted Lieu
CA
36 Democrat No
Rep. Zoe Lofgren
CA
18 Democrat No
Rep. Barry Loudermilk
GA
11 Republican Yes
Rep. Frank D. Lucas
OK
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer
MO
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
FL
13 Republican Yes
Rep. Morgan Luttrell
TX
8 Republican Yes
Rep. Stephen F. Lynch
MA
8 Democrat No
Rep. Nancy Mace
SC
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Seth Magaziner
RI
2 Democrat No
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
NY
11 Republican Yes
Rep. Tracey Mann
KS
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Kathy Manning
NC
6 Democrat No
Rep. Thomas Massie
KY
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Brian Mast
FL
21 Republican Yes
Rep. Doris Matsui
CA
7 Democrat No
Rep. Lucy McBath
GA
7 Democrat No
Rep. Kevin McCarthy
CA
20 Republican Speaker