H.R. 4768 — 114th Congress
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016
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Latest action
Jul 13, 2016Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
CRS summary
As of Jul 12, 2016Passed House amended
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 14, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016
This bill modifies the scope of judicial review of agency actions to authorize courts reviewing agency actions to decide de novo (without giving deference to the agency's interpretation) all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of: (1) constitutional and statutory provisions, and (2) rules made by agencies.
No law may exempt such a civil action from the application of the amendments made by this bill except by specific reference to these provisions.
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Roll-call votes
6 on record| Date | Chamber | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2016 | House | On Passage | Passed (240–171) |
| Jul 12, 2016 | House | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed (169–236) |
| Jul 12, 2016 | House | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed (181–235) |
| Jul 12, 2016 | House | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed (174–243) |
| Jul 12, 2016 | House | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed (174–243) |
| Jul 12, 2016 | House | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed (194–223) |
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