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 descending State District Party Vote
Rep. Michael McCaul
TX
10 Republican Yes
Rep. Lisa McClain
MI
9 Republican Yes
Rep. Jennifer McClellan
VA
4 Democrat No
Rep. Tom McClintock
CA
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Betty McCollum
MN
4 Democrat No
Rep. Rich McCormick
GA
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Morgan McGarvey
KY
3 Democrat No
Rep. Jim McGovern
MA
2 Democrat No
Rep. Patrick T. McHenry
NC
10 Republican Yes
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers 5 Republican Yes
Rep. Gregory W. Meeks
NY
5 Democrat No
Rep. Robert Menendez
NJ
8 Democrat No
Rep. Grace Meng
NY
6 Democrat No
Rep. Daniel Meuser
PA
9 Republican Yes
Rep. Kweisi Mfume
MD
7 Democrat No
Rep. Carol Miller
WV
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Max Miller
OH
7 Republican Yes
Rep. Mary Miller
IL
15 Republican Yes
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
IA
1 Republican Yes
Rep. Cory Mills
FL
7 Republican Yes