House Targets Federal Agencies, Votes to Overturn Supreme Court Ruling

House Targets Federal Agencies, Votes to Overturn Supreme Court Ruling
The House floor in Washington as seen on Nov. 17, 2022. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
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The House of Representatives voted on June 15 to approve a bill that could significantly shift federal regulatory authority away from the executive branch to Congress.

Lawmakers voted for the Separation of Powers Restoration Act, known as SOPRA, in a 220–211 vote. Most Republicans voted in favor of the measure, while most Democrats voted against it.

Jack Phillips
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