H.R. 4768 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016
H.R. 4768 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 16, 2016, sponsored by John Ratcliffe with 113 co-sponsors. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 16, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 113
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Ratcliffe (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 113 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2016
- Passed the HouseJul 12, 2016
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jul 13, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jul 12, 2016 · Passed240–171 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Jul 12, 2016 · Failed169–236
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 12, 2016
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 12, 2016
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 12, 2016
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 12, 2016
- Separation of Powers Restoration ActHouse · Jul 12, 2016
- Separation of Powers Restoration ActHouse · Jul 12, 2016
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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