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 Sort ascending State District Party Vote
Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr.
NJ
10 Democrat No
Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr.
NJ
9 Democrat No
Rep. Chris Pappas
NH
1 Democrat No
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
CA
19 Democrat No
Rep. Gary Palmer
AL
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Frank Pallone
NJ
6 Democrat No
Rep. Burgess Owens
UT
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Ilhan Omar
MN
5 Democrat No
Rep. William Ogles
TN
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
NY
14 Democrat No
Rep. Jay Obernolte
CA
23 Republican Yes
Rep. Zach Nunn
IA
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Ralph Norman
SC
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Donald W. Norcross
NJ
1 Democrat No
Rep. Wiley Nickel
NC
13 Democrat No
Rep. Dan Newhouse 4 Republican Yes
Rep. Troy Nehls
TX
22 Republican Yes
Rep. Joe Neguse
CO
2 Democrat No
Rep. Richard E. Neal
MA
1 Democrat No
Rep. Grace F. Napolitano
CA
31 Democrat No