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 Sort ascending District Party Vote
Rep. Harriet Hageman
WY
At Large Republican Yes
Rep. Alex Mooney
WV
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Carol Miller
WV
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Mike Gallagher
WI
8 Republican Yes
Rep. Bryan Steil
WI
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Glenn Grothman
WI
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Gwen Moore
WI
4 Democrat No
Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
WI
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Tom Tiffany
WI
7 Republican Yes
Rep. Derrick Van Orden
WI
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Mark Pocan
WI
2 Democrat No
Rep. Marilyn Strickland 10 Democrat No
Rep. Dan Newhouse 4 Republican Yes
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez 3 Democrat No
Rep. Rick Larsen 2 Democrat No
Rep. Suzan K. DelBene 1 Democrat No
Rep. Pramila Jayapal 7 Democrat No
Rep. Adam Smith 9 Democrat No
Rep. Derek Kilmer 6 Democrat No
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers 5 Republican Yes