Republicans Eye Nationwide Rulings in Fight Over Judicial Power

House Republicans are eyeing legislation that would limit lower court judges’ authority to block policies nationwide, as conservatives’ battle against judicial power reaches all three branches of government.

The bill, introduced by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), is poised for a floor vote once lawmakers return to Washington next week. It offers what could be a more politically viable pathway to rein in the courts than individual lawmakers’ efforts to impeach judges, a bid that faces complicated dynamics in the House and no chance in the Senate.

Jonathan Wilcox, a spokesperson for Issa, said Friday the legislation is “an obvious priority ...