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House passes nonbinding resolution condemning socialism, 220-192

9/2/2026

Center

House Condemns Socialism

On September 1, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 220-192 to adopt a nonbinding resolution condemning socialism in all its forms.
The resolution paired its anti-socialism language with a call to enact the SAVE America voter-ID bill.
Eight Democratic representatives voted with all Republicans in favor of the measure.
Two Democrats voted “present” on the resolution.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the resolution distracts from cost-of-living issues.

Right

House Condemns Socialism

The House of Representatives voted 220-192 on September 1 2026 to adopt a resolution condemning socialism in all its forms.
Republicans framed the vote as a test to force Democrats to reveal their stance on socialist policies, noting two crossed party lines.
Rep. Jeff Crank (R-CO) introduced the resolution and urged passage of SAVE America Act.
Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez voted with Republicans to clear a procedural rule, enabling resolution.

Blindspot

Eight Democratic representatives—Kathy Castor, Vicente Gonzalez, Henry Cuellar, Darren Soto, Jared Golden, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Don Davis, and Gabe Vasquez—voted with Republicans to approve the anti-socialism resolution.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Right-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

The 1947 House Un-American Activities Committee launched nine days of hearings targeting alleged communist propaganda, sparking the Hollywood blacklist and cementing anti-communist sentiment during the early Cold War. Over seven decades later, Rep. Jeff Crank’s September 1 2026 bill gathered Republicans and eight Democrats to condemn socialism, echoing the same loyalty-driven rhetoric that shaped mid-century legislation.

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House Condemns Socialism

On September 1, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 220-192 to adopt a nonbinding resolution condemning socialism in all its forms.
The resolution paired its anti-socialism language with a call to enact the SAVE America voter-ID bill.
Eight Democratic representatives voted with all Republicans in favor of the measure.
Two Democrats voted “present” on the resolution.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the resolution distracts from cost-of-living issues.

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