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. Harriet Hageman
WY
At Large Republican Yes
Rep. Dusty Johnson
SD
At Large Republican Yes
Rep. Kelly Armstrong
ND
At Large Republican Yes
Rep. Becca Balint
VT
At Large Democrat No
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester
DE
At Large Democrat No
Rep. Mary Peltola
AK
At Large Democrat No
Rep. James Comer
KY
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Rick Crawford
AR
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Steve Scalise
LA
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Donald G. Davis
NC
1 Democrat No
Rep. David Schweikert
AZ
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Diana DeGette
CO
1 Democrat No
Rep. Suzan K. DelBene 1 Democrat No
Rep. Melanie Stansbury
NM
1 Democrat No
Rep. Bryan Steil
WI
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Brad Finstad
MN
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
PA
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Mike Flood
NE
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Russ Fulcher
ID
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Matt Gaetz
FL
1 Republican No