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 District Party Vote
Rep. Troy Balderson
OH
 12 Republican Yes
Rep. James Baird
IN
 4 Republican Yes
Rep. Don Bacon
NE
 2 Republican Yes
Rep. Brian Babin
TX
 36 Republican Yes
Rep. Jake Auchincloss
MA
 4 Democrat No
Rep. Jodey Arrington
TX
 19 Republican Yes
Rep. Kelly Armstrong
ND
 At Large Republican Yes
Rep. Mark Amodei
NV
 2 Republican Yes
Rep. Colin Allred
TX
 32 Democrat No
Rep. Rick Allen
GA
 12 Republican Yes
Rep. Mark Alford
MO
 4 Republican Yes
Rep. Pete Aguilar
CA
 33 Democrat No
Rep. Robert B. Aderholt
AL
 4 Republican Yes
Rep. Alma Adams
NC
 12 Democrat No
2023 House Key Votes
  1. Pandemic is Over Act
  2. Congressional Review Act resolution to block the Department of Labor rule relating to “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments..."
  3. Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
  4. Secure the Border Act of 2023
  5. Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
  6. Congressional Review Act resolution to block the Department of Education rule relating to “Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans”
  7. Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 (REINS Act)
  8. Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023
  9. CHOICE Arrangement Act
  10. Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act