House Condemns Socialism
The House passed a GOP-led anti-socialism resolution as most Democrats opposed it.
September 1, 2026 · Updated Sep 1, 8:49pm ET
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What happened
The House on Tuesday adopted a Republican resolution condemning socialism “in all its forms” in a 220-192-2 vote, with eight Democrats joining every Republican and two Democrats voting present. The measure also denounces the Democratic Socialists of AmericaDemocratic Socialists of AmericaUS political organization and calls for enactment of the SAVE America Act, a GOP-backed bill requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to vote in federal elections. Democratic leaders opposed the resolution over the voting-language provision. The floor vote followed a rule vote in which five Republicans defected and two Democrats helped advance the measure.














