The Conservative former business secretary gave his backing to the Strikes (Minimum Services Levels) Bill in the Commons, but said it was "badly written" and criticised the sweeping powers it gives to his successor Grant Shapps.
Mr Rees-Mogg urged ministers to allow the House of Lords to amend the Bill to add detail to it, claiming this would mean it was "much less susceptible to judicial review".
The Bill cleared the Commons in a late-night sitting, with MPs voting 315 to 246, majority 69.
The controversial proposals aim to ensure there are minimum working standards during strike days across six sectors, including health and transport.
Mr Rees-Mogg told the Commons: "I am a supporter of this Bill, I think this is a good Bill and a proportionate Bill, but it is a badly written Bill."
The North East Somerset MP criticised clause 3 in particular, aimed at giving the business secretary powers to define minimum service levels at a later date.
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