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 District Sort descending Party Vote
Rep. Tim Burchett
TN
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Troy Carter
LA
2 Democrat No
Rep. Mark Pocan
WI
2 Democrat No
Rep. Matt Rosendale
MT
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Deborah Ross
NC
2 Democrat No
Rep. Joe Courtney
CT
2 Democrat No
Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger
MD
2 Democrat No
Rep. Angie Craig
MN
2 Democrat No
Rep. Eli Crane
AZ
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Dan Crenshaw
TX
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Mike Simpson
ID
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Neal Dunn
FL
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Chris Stewart
UT
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Bennie Thompson
MS
2 Democrat No
Rep. Jill Tokuda
HI
2 Democrat No
Rep. Andrew Garbarino
NY
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Jared Golden
ME
2 Democrat No
Rep. Jefferson Van Drew
NJ
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Gabe Vasquez
NM
2 Democrat No
Rep. Ann Wagner
MO
2 Republican Yes