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Read. Follow. Verify.House resolution condemns socialism in all its forms
Last action · August 27, 2026: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Sponsors: Jeff Crank and 25 others
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What This Bill Does
The House of Representatives has introduced a resolution to formally condemn and denounce socialism in all its forms. The measure has been referred to the Committee on House Administration and the Committee on Financial Services for further consideration.
This resolution serves as a formal statement of the House's ideological position regarding socialism, which may influence future legislative priorities and committee discussions.
Who It Affects
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House of Representatives
The body is tasked with considering and voting on the resolution.
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Current status: signed.
Procedural history
10 actions- Sep 1, 2026HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 1, 2026HouseOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 192, 2 Present (Roll no. 289). (text: CR H5401-5402)
- Sep 1, 2026HouseFloorPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 192, 2 Present (Roll no. 289). (text: CR H5401-5402)
- Sep 1, 2026HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.
- Sep 1, 2026HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1490.
- Sep 1, 2026HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.
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- Sep 1, 2026HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5401-5408)
- Aug 31, 2026HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1499 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.
- Aug 27, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Aug 27, 2026HouseSubmitted in House
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On Agreeing to the Resolution
Total
432
- Yes
- 220
- No
- 192
- Present
- 2
- Not voting
- 18
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (423)
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Ideological Statement
The resolution represents a formal legislative effort to codify a specific ideological stance against socialism.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy85Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment20Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz50Current news / social attention level
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