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. Hank Johnson
GA
4 Democrat No
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
GA
14 Republican Yes
Rep. Mike Collins
GA
10 Republican Yes
Rep. Barry Loudermilk
GA
11 Republican Yes
Rep. Andrew Clyde
GA
9 Republican Yes
Rep. Nikema Williams
GA
5 Democrat No
Rep. A. Drew Ferguson
GA
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Rick Allen
GA
12 Republican Yes
Rep. Rich McCormick
GA
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Jill Tokuda
HI
2 Democrat No
Rep. Ed Case
HI
1 Democrat No
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
IA
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Randy Feenstra
IA
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Zach Nunn
IA
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Ashley Hinson
IA
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Russ Fulcher
ID
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Mike Simpson
ID
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Jesús García
IL
4 Democrat No
Rep. Delia Ramirez
IL
3 Democrat No
Rep. Mike Quigley
IL
5 Democrat No