House Passes Vote Condemning Socialism

The House passed a resolution condemning socialism on September 1, voting 220–192 with two cowardly members voting as "present."

H.Res.1490, introduced by Rep. Jeff Crank (R-CO-5), explicitly condemns socialism in all its forms and names the Democratic Socialists of America as an organization the House opposes. It recommits the House to upholding the U.S. Constitution for some reason that seems to bewilder most Democrats.

The resolution was a key messaging vote for Republicans ahead of November's midterm elections, as the Democratic Socialists of America picked off two House incumbents in Democratic primaries, proving the voters who support this political philosophy actually do get what they deserve, good and hard, but so do the rest of us. 

H.Res.1490 moved through Congress on a compressed timeline. The Rules Committee reported the resolution on August 31 by a 7–4 vote, and it reached the House floor under a closed rule the following day. A closed rule restricts amendments and limits floor debate.

The vote allows the GOP to claim they took action against socialism, a potent talking point in conservative districts and in truth, they did take action against the destructive policies of socialism.

The bill also includes language supporting election integrity measures like the SAVE Act.

The vote was 220-192, with 2 members voting present. All Republicans who voted supported it, joined by 8 Democrats. 192 Democrats voted no.

This was a symbolic, messaging vote ahead of the midterms, following recent primary wins by DSA-aligned candidates. Similar resolutions have passed before (for example, a 2025 concurrent resolution denouncing the “horrors of socialism” passed 285-98).

Unfortunately, although the bill is symbolic, what it denounces is dangerous to living beings, old and young.  

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